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Hi guys,
I'm devastated. I noticed one of my kitties, Mr. Mistoffelees, was going to the litter box several times last night, squatting to urinate but not going. I palpated his abdomen and watched him closely but he wasn't in any pain, swollen, or acting funny so I decided to wait until morning to bring him to the clinic. They got me in today and confirmed he did not have a urinary blockage or anything, but they took a sample and said he had bacteria and some crystals in his urine. He got an antibiotic shot and some pain meds, and will be rechecked for crystals in 2 1/2 weeks.
My question is, is there anything I can do to reduce his risk?? I'd prefer not having to switch him to prescription food... I'm no longer giving either boy ANY sea food. They get dry Solid Gold in the morning and wet Instinct in the evening. They have three bowls of water in the apartment and I see him drinking all the time. I think the chances he's dehydrated in general are pretty low. Is there anything more I can do?? I don't want this to become a constant, painful (and expensive...) problem for him.
I feel terrible for my poor boy Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
I'm devastated. I noticed one of my kitties, Mr. Mistoffelees, was going to the litter box several times last night, squatting to urinate but not going. I palpated his abdomen and watched him closely but he wasn't in any pain, swollen, or acting funny so I decided to wait until morning to bring him to the clinic. They got me in today and confirmed he did not have a urinary blockage or anything, but they took a sample and said he had bacteria and some crystals in his urine. He got an antibiotic shot and some pain meds, and will be rechecked for crystals in 2 1/2 weeks.
My question is, is there anything I can do to reduce his risk?? I'd prefer not having to switch him to prescription food... I'm no longer giving either boy ANY sea food. They get dry Solid Gold in the morning and wet Instinct in the evening. They have three bowls of water in the apartment and I see him drinking all the time. I think the chances he's dehydrated in general are pretty low. Is there anything more I can do?? I don't want this to become a constant, painful (and expensive...) problem for him.
I feel terrible for my poor boy Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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