Several weeks ago, Buster had slight blood in his urine. It wasn't too bad but I took him to the vet. The urine results indicated that he had an infection and was prescribed Clamavox for ten days. The vet said he didn't have a blockage and there were no crystals. Ten days later, Buster's urine was clear. That was on August 26th.
Today I noticed Buster's urine was bloody again. However, this time the urine was 100% red. Plus, he kept on going to the litter pan and peed little puddles. I just rushed him to the emergency vet, where they plan to keep him overnight.
I know there are some experienced people on this board and I have a few questions:
1) Did I get completely ripped off? I paid $960.00 to keep him there until tomorrow evening. I feel that if I went to a regular vet, it would cost $500.00 or less. They charged for EVERYTHING! I didn't even pay that much when my cats had emergency surgery, which required anesthesia. I didn't feel that I had much choice though because I realized that blockages can be fatal. He was only partially blocked but I didn't want to take any chances. He will need a catheter and will undergo a blood test and another urine analysis.
2) Did the regular vet miss something more serious several weeks ago? Could this nightmare have been prevented?
3) Will this reoccur over and over again?
4) Is there something I can do to prevent it?
Thanks for listening and wish Buster good vibes, please!! He is such a good cat and it breaks my heart to see him suffer.
Today I noticed Buster's urine was bloody again. However, this time the urine was 100% red. Plus, he kept on going to the litter pan and peed little puddles. I just rushed him to the emergency vet, where they plan to keep him overnight.
I know there are some experienced people on this board and I have a few questions:
1) Did I get completely ripped off? I paid $960.00 to keep him there until tomorrow evening. I feel that if I went to a regular vet, it would cost $500.00 or less. They charged for EVERYTHING! I didn't even pay that much when my cats had emergency surgery, which required anesthesia. I didn't feel that I had much choice though because I realized that blockages can be fatal. He was only partially blocked but I didn't want to take any chances. He will need a catheter and will undergo a blood test and another urine analysis.
2) Did the regular vet miss something more serious several weeks ago? Could this nightmare have been prevented?
3) Will this reoccur over and over again?
4) Is there something I can do to prevent it?
Thanks for listening and wish Buster good vibes, please!! He is such a good cat and it breaks my heart to see him suffer.