Cat eating cat litter

[MA LESTER]

My 15 year old cat has started to eat cat litter took him to the vets his white blood cell count is high
He had a scan today found out his arthritis has got worse
He is at the vets having fluids antibiotics and steroids
The vet wants us to let them give him a injection every month

 

[Furballsmom]

Hello
Did they say anything about changing his diet at all?

 

[MA LESTER]

No they didn't say anything about changing his diet

 

[Furballsmom]

If he's still eating litter, you might consider something else to feed him, and maybe even changing the litter if he's ok with that (some cats aren't).

You've agreed to the monthly shot, I assume that's for his arthritis?

 

[MA LESTER]

Yes it is for his arthritis

 

[Furballsmom]

I've heard/read good things about that, my vet even went so far as to say that he rarely if ever calls something new a miracle, but this arthritis shot (solensia) really is.

 

[MA LESTER]

I will let you know how he is doing
We are hoping to be bringing him home tomorrow
We have to phone the vets in the morning
To see how he is doing

 

[Furballsmom]

will let you know how he is doing

Please do, I'm hoping for the very best for him

 

[mrsgreenjeens]

What type of litter is it? If it's clay, sometimes cats eat that because they are anemic? Do you have the results of the blood work aside from the high WBC? Sometimes anemia and high WBC go together, but low RBC is the more accurate way to judge. Did the Vet mention what his RBC was. How about the PCV? Those two things kind of go together.

Funny, my cat was at the Vet today and my Vet also discussed possibly using Solensia. She too thinks it's a miracle drug. But we can't figure out if my furbaby really needs it or not since he isn't really showing any signs of arthritis at home. I guess an xray might be in order.

 

[FeebysOwner]

How was your cat's red blood cell counts? As mentioned above, sometimes, cats will eat litter due to anemia. Or, it could be due to a mineral/vitamin deficiency, which might require further blood work. This kind of deficiency can mean improper absorption in the digestive system.

I get the antibiotics due to the high white blood cell count - often indicative of an infection. But did the vet say what the steroids were for? That is not for his arthritis, is it? I know some of the members above mentioned arthritis specific treatments, like Solensia - but I wasn't sure whether something like that was also being given, or if the steroids are for arthritis.

 

[MA LESTER]

His red blood cell count is OK
The vet said he isn't anemic it is just his wbc
I think the steroids are for his wbc
The vet said he doesn't need any vitamins

 

[silent meowlook]

Good idea to switch to either shredded paper or something that won’t harm your cat if he eats it. Ask your vet about what to use for litter.

 

[iPappy]

I'm hoping he's doing well when you call and he can come home soon.
I would definitely switch litters, especially if you're using anything clumping. Please keep us updated on how he is doing!

 

[MA LESTER]

Spoke to the vet this morning they done another blood test this morning his wbc his still high after treatment they have sent some blood to a outside laboratory which will take 2 days to come back
The vet said sandy is eating a little bit
They are going to keep giving him fluids the rest of the day and they are happy for us to pick him up at 5pm today

 

[Furballsmom]

 

[MA LESTER]

Since bringing sandy home he has been eating and drinking OK
He has to take some clavaseptin pal tabs

And some prednisone tablets
He has to go back to the vets on Friday
I asked about his arthritis the vet said they are more concerned about his high wbc

 

[Furballsmom]

We're sending all our best thoughts to you and him

 

[MA LESTER]

Thank you
He is sleeping at the moment on the sofa with a warm blanket

 

[MA LESTER]

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[Furballsmom]

Oh my goodness what a sweet darling baby