Hello, I have a 3 year old Male Siamese. I've spent close to 3k already and he's still got crystals. He's been raised on mostly Fromm cat food (dry) which I thought was high end cat food. He will not eat wet food, at all.
So my options are, as I understand it, is to convert him over to raw food. There doesn't seem to be anything the vet can do and just like regular human doctors, I have to try to fix the issue myself I'm tired of giving these people money with no results. They gave us some wet cat food (forget the name of the company) designed for crystals. He will not eat it.
So I'm wondering, based on peoples experience on here, if raw food is the way to go? I see there are some vendors (Darwins) that will ship raw rood. I am not Martha Stuart, meaning, I do not have 8 hours a day to dedicate to preparing raw food meals for our cat.
Any suggestions appreciated. He's going in the litter box about 20 times a day. Sometimes he pees a good amount, most times, there's nothing. I have water all over the place. We have a fountain as well. He is drinking. He's just not peeing much.
Here's what the vet had to say. They want him back again for another test (to tell me again he's got crystals) but with no options on how to fix it. So I'm done with the Vet.
Here's what they had to say. The cat is under no stress whatsoever. He lives with my wife and 11 year old daughter and his 15 year old Siamese brother. The cat is treated like gold.
Here is some more info on what could be going on with Shadow. It is possible his signs are related to FIC. I have provided some links: one that can help explain Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) and another link that helps with environmental enrichment which is the mainstay of treatment and prevention for this issue. This issue can reoccur. There is also an attachment with environmental enrichment ideas. If this is still continuing, then we will definitely want to have him back in to collect a urine sample to see if there are crystals or infection as those are a separate problem.
It is still important to closely monitor urination as FIC can still lead to a life threatening urinary blockage.
You may want to also try adding a product called "Rescue Remedy- Pet" to the pets' drinking water to help. Another product is the "Comfort Zone/ Feliway" diffuser which plugs into an outlet and can help to ease stress by releasing calming feline pheromones. We carry the diffuser at the clinic. Having daily play times is another way that can help reduce stress.
To entertain him you can also feed him out of a food dispensing toy instead of a bowl. The products I like are : Petsafe/ Premier- Fun kitty twist n treat OR the Egg-cer-sizer. This can be found online or on Amazon.
An even better one simulates hunting and you hide the "mice" around the house. It can prevent over eating and very much help with environmental enrichment.
So my options are, as I understand it, is to convert him over to raw food. There doesn't seem to be anything the vet can do and just like regular human doctors, I have to try to fix the issue myself I'm tired of giving these people money with no results. They gave us some wet cat food (forget the name of the company) designed for crystals. He will not eat it.
So I'm wondering, based on peoples experience on here, if raw food is the way to go? I see there are some vendors (Darwins) that will ship raw rood. I am not Martha Stuart, meaning, I do not have 8 hours a day to dedicate to preparing raw food meals for our cat.
Any suggestions appreciated. He's going in the litter box about 20 times a day. Sometimes he pees a good amount, most times, there's nothing. I have water all over the place. We have a fountain as well. He is drinking. He's just not peeing much.
Here's what the vet had to say. They want him back again for another test (to tell me again he's got crystals) but with no options on how to fix it. So I'm done with the Vet.
Here's what they had to say. The cat is under no stress whatsoever. He lives with my wife and 11 year old daughter and his 15 year old Siamese brother. The cat is treated like gold.
Here is some more info on what could be going on with Shadow. It is possible his signs are related to FIC. I have provided some links: one that can help explain Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) and another link that helps with environmental enrichment which is the mainstay of treatment and prevention for this issue. This issue can reoccur. There is also an attachment with environmental enrichment ideas. If this is still continuing, then we will definitely want to have him back in to collect a urine sample to see if there are crystals or infection as those are a separate problem.
It is still important to closely monitor urination as FIC can still lead to a life threatening urinary blockage.
You may want to also try adding a product called "Rescue Remedy- Pet" to the pets' drinking water to help. Another product is the "Comfort Zone/ Feliway" diffuser which plugs into an outlet and can help to ease stress by releasing calming feline pheromones. We carry the diffuser at the clinic. Having daily play times is another way that can help reduce stress.
To entertain him you can also feed him out of a food dispensing toy instead of a bowl. The products I like are : Petsafe/ Premier- Fun kitty twist n treat OR the Egg-cer-sizer. This can be found online or on Amazon.
An even better one simulates hunting and you hide the "mice" around the house. It can prevent over eating and very much help with environmental enrichment.