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Check for fever.
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Let me get this straight, your cat has a large mass in its body and is clearly in pain and you are asking random people on the internet for advice?

Why have you not taken your cat to the vet already?

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I found this about five years ago after having to pay a $700 vet bill for taking my favorite kitty in to the emergency vet hospital on a Sunday night. He had been acting like he was peeing in the box but nothing was coming out, and he was squatting and yowling. I took him in immediately to the nearest vet facility that was open at one in the morning. They catheterized him, flushed out his bladder and we were out of there in 90 minutes. Seven hundred dollars. So I looked online for a natural cure for struvite crystals, and here it is, works like a charm:

[link to omslovemypet.com (secure)]
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I'm glad you were able to get him to the vet and I hope he makes it... (hugs)
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I just spent 1000 bucks on my 16 year old cat because he stopped eating. His liver is failing. He's supposed to get subcutaneous fluids but i couldn't manage the bag and needles so he's just going to have to to do whatever he does now. They made a follow up appointment but I'm cancelling it, He's eating a bit now and drinking water. It's a matter of time now, he's old and dying,

You decide now to spend the cash or it's useless, it's a cat, millions of them suffer every year. I also have to adopt out four others as I can't take care of them much longer, or myself.

The average life expectancy of a domestic cats is 16 years. That is the age of my cat. Beyond that you are throwing money at a pet that could save hundreds of other cats lives. I won't go back unless he's in pain to get him pain meds. He's old and dying, these vets will keep squeezing every last dime out of you on a pet that has weeks or even days, they are just as evil as the doctors. Then you have to pay more to have them put down something I'm not sure I can do.

You spend the money early and right away or just don't spend it. If you wait till the animal is very sick you may as well just let him pass on, not tourture the poor thing. I took my cat to a vet the instant I noticed something wrong. She found what's wrong and gave me the diagnosis, special food for liver compromised cats and fluids I can't give him, and he's old. Other than that I can't do much for him, he sits next to me all day in our chair together. I'll miss him.
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I wish you the best - it’s hard when something’s wrong and there’s so many possibilities. It’s alwayyys on the weekend of a holiday. Don’t mind some of the unkind responses - it’s very apparent you love your cat and are worried and willing to do what you can for him. I wouldn’t take too much advice from the forum though as far as giving meds - I’m so glad he’s at the vet where he will be given his best chance - you did the right thing. Best wishes for little kittykitty
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Well, I've got one really sick cat!

He was fine, or seemed fine a few days ago, and then yesterday, I guess I didn't notice he wasn't hanging out with us (or the other cats).

So last night, I went to find him - pull them all in from the lanai (screened in, none go outside, but they enjoy the fresh air from the lanai for the night), and it turns out he wasn't ON the lanai. He was sleeping under my bed. Not unusual, but would not come to me, and seemed very lethargic. Also, ALWAYS comes and cuddles up to me on my side of the bed once I go to sleep. Nothing last night. Was fine the night before.

Then, this morning, he's sleeping in hubby's bathroom, on the rug in front of the tub. Hubs said he slept there all night. Also unusual. He completely is shut down. Seems like too much effort to even pick up his head.

When I watch him walk, he seems to be in pain, but when I pet him, he doesn't yowl, or even moan....almost like it's too much effort. His eyes look clear, but he's definitely not interested in any activity or attention AT ALL.

I looked some stuff up, and it might be "cat flu." Yeah, there IS such a thing! I had one cat down with - something - last week. And the cat flu is very contagious (great! We have 6).

But just now, I was petting him, and ran my hand all the way down his body and it feels like a MASS in the middle of his torso....on the left side.

I HOPE it's just a blockage of some sort....rather than any alternative running through my head . Anybody have any experience with cats and "the flu" or an obstruction



Also, a few prayers wouldn't hurt, eh?

Thanks, friends.


I wish you the best - it’s hard when something’s wrong and there’s so many possibilities. It’s alwayyys on the weekend of a holiday. Don’t mind some of the unkind responses - it’s very apparent you love your cat and are worried and willing to do what you can for him. I wouldn’t take too much advice from the forum though as far as giving meds - I’m so glad he’s at the vet where he will be given his best chance - you did the right thing. Best wishes for little kitty
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We had a cat that used to eat used dental floss. It goes down and forms a blockage in his intestines. He had to be operated on twice which involved cutting out a little piece of his intestines to save him. He showed the same symptoms.

You need to see a vet swiftly.
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I just spent 1000 bucks on my 16 year old cat because he stopped eating. His liver is failing. He's supposed to get subcutaneous fluids but i couldn't manage the bag and needles so he's just going to have to to do whatever he does now. They made a follow up appointment but I'm cancelling it, He's eating a bit now and drinking water. It's a matter of time now, he's old and dying,

You decide now to spend the cash or it's useless, it's a cat, millions of them suffer every year. I also have to adopt out four others as I can't take care of them much longer, or myself.

The average life expectancy of a domestic cats is 16 years. That is the age of my cat. Beyond that you are throwing money at a pet that could save hundreds of other cats lives. I won't go back unless he's in pain to get him pain meds. He's old and dying, these vets will keep squeezing every last dime out of you on a pet that has weeks or even days, they are just as evil as the doctors. Then you have to pay more to have them put down something I'm not sure I can do.

You spend the money early and right away or just don't spend it. If you wait till the animal is very sick you may as well just let him pass on, not tourture the poor thing. I took my cat to a vet the instant I noticed something wrong. She found what's wrong and gave me the diagnosis, special food for liver compromised cats and fluids I can't give him, and he's old. Other than that I can't do much for him, he sits next to me all day in our chair together. I'll miss him.
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It's not bad giving cats a needle if you change your mind. They can't feel it. It's weird the first time or two bc you think it's going to wince like a person would, but they don't feel it with their hides.


It's also understandable to let it pass on.
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Any updates?

I hope all is better this morning.
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I found this about five years ago after having to pay a $700 vet bill for taking my favorite kitty in to the emergency vet hospital on a Sunday night. He had been acting like he was peeing in the box but nothing was coming out, and he was squatting and yowling. I took him in immediately to the nearest vet facility that was open at one in the morning. They catheterized him, flushed out his bladder and we were out of there in 90 minutes. Seven hundred dollars. So I looked online for a natural cure for struvite crystals, and here it is, works like a charm:

[link to omslovemypet.com (secure)]
 Quoting: Windsage


Thanks for that link!

hf
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Colloidal silver! Gave some to my neighbors that had a sick dog he got better quick
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Any updates?

I hope all is better this morning.
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OK, well, here's the update on "Bart." That IS his name....

He was obviously one VERY sick cat. It WAS crystals/stones in his kidney, blocked everything up. They said when a cat can't pee, the kidneys stop producing urine, so the toxins start backing up in the kidneys, etc. and they get toxic VERY quickly. That's what happened to him.

So, lots of extraordinary measures taken last night. "Blasted" the crystals, of course, and then saline/insulin/antibiotics to try to stabilize him. Pain meds also, as he was in quite a bit of pain. We didn't realize that until we were on our way to the vet clinic and he would ocassionally moan.

He had some kind of "episode" (their word) last night, crashed pretty bad, heart rate dropped, body temp plunged. I guess if he hadn't been on monitors (or had been at home), that would have been the end. They said he also had some kind of "neurological" issue then, too. THey didn't know what, but described it as kind of like Seizures and eyes glazed/unfocusing (again, I guess he was "trying to die" as one vet put it). Again, extraordinary measures taken (even tho we wrote DNR on his paperwork). I mean, I love him, but enough IS enough. I'm not keeping a CAT alive on machines!

So, since it's an emergency clinic, they CLOSE when the sun comes up, so he had to go to another vet's office where they are keeping an eye on the catheter (oh, yeah, he has a cath now), and still on monitors of his vitals. Sounds like a human at a real hospital, does it not? So then tonight, he'll have to be taken back to the emergency clinic - as they pointed out, in the regular vet's office, they don't have someone who works all night to keep an eye on machines. They probably just have someone who's "turn" it is to go in once or twice to "check on everyone" who's spending the night. He needs round-the-clock care at this point.

They called his condition "guarded" last night. I don't think they would say he's much better than that yet. I don't really want to keep pouring money into this, but once you start, you kind of feel like, you have to stick it out....they MAY save him.....

Anyway, that's the update. Bart is still one very sick kitty, and I am still kicking myself that we didn't recognize it right away. But the last time he had a UTI, he started peeing in strange places. He didn't do that this time, so I really didn't notice anything out of the ordinary until he was very bad off.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Just got a call from the vet....right while I was typing this! Bart is doing much better. "Rebounding" is the word the Dr. used. Potassium levels looking much better, he's brighter and more alert. Pee is looking more normal and kidney functions returning. The Dr said his condition now is "improving." ALL GOOD NEWS!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~


I doubt I'll post anymore about him after this. There are those on here who care about their animals and I appreciate the kind thoughts, but there are those on here who think what we're doing is dumb. I don't want to have a debate about it nor do I want to keep getting kicked in the teeth for spending MY money on my beloved animals. Anyone who doesn't feel that way is certainly entitled to THEIR opinion. But it's MY thread, and I'm already on pins and needles and don't need to be kicked around for my decisions. I've been making decisions concerning MYSELF and my life for a very long time, and will continue to do so regardless of what some opinionated ass-hats on an anonymous forum think!

My husband and I are together on this, so he's really the only one who's opinion does matter.

You WILL BE GONE if you keep coming on here and telling me I'm dumb/stupid/he's just a cat/eat him.....whatever depraved thing you write that you think is "clever."


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When I saw your post last night, I figured that was exactly what happened with your cat. It's really common these days and has happened to two of my elderly mother's cats. She has to give her current cat special food and distilled water so that the crystals do not form again.

Glad you figured it out....hf
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When I saw your post last night, I figured that was exactly what happened with your cat. It's really common these days and has happened to two of my elderly mother's cats. She has to give her current cat special food and distilled water so that the crystals do not form again.

Glad you figured it out....hf
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Yeah, like I said, the other times he had this, he would pee just anywhere, like IN MY BED, etc.

This time he didn't do that, so I had no idea he was having the issue....

It's gotta be something in the food or water.....
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Alright...glad Bart the cat is doing better!



We are going to put that in the positive news for the day win.
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GOD Bless Bart...

The LORD loves animals he created them FIRST!

Lots of Cold Water! I have a Kitty Water fountain and I add cold water to it every morning they go cukoo for cocoa puffs licking it all up!



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OK, well, here's the update on "Bart." That IS his name....

He was obviously one VERY sick cat. It WAS crystals/stones in his kidney, blocked everything up. They said when a cat can't pee, the kidneys stop producing urine, so the toxins start backing up in the kidneys, etc. and they get toxic VERY quickly. That's what happened to him.

So, lots of extraordinary measures taken last night. "Blasted" the crystals, of course, and then saline/insulin/antibiotics to try to stabilize him. Pain meds also, as he was in quite a bit of pain. We didn't realize that until we were on our way to the vet clinic and he would ocassionally moan.

He had some kind of "episode" (their word) last night, crashed pretty bad, heart rate dropped, body temp plunged. I guess if he hadn't been on monitors (or had been at home), that would have been the end. They said he also had some kind of "neurological" issue then, too. THey didn't know what, but described it as kind of like Seizures and eyes glazed/unfocusing (again, I guess he was "trying to die" as one vet put it). Again, extraordinary measures taken (even tho we wrote DNR on his paperwork). I mean, I love him, but enough IS enough. I'm not keeping a CAT alive on machines!

So, since it's an emergency clinic, they CLOSE when the sun comes up, so he had to go to another vet's office where they are keeping an eye on the catheter (oh, yeah, he has a cath now), and still on monitors of his vitals. Sounds like a human at a real hospital, does it not? So then tonight, he'll have to be taken back to the emergency clinic - as they pointed out, in the regular vet's office, they don't have someone who works all night to keep an eye on machines. They probably just have someone who's "turn" it is to go in once or twice to "check on everyone" who's spending the night. He needs round-the-clock care at this point.

They called his condition "guarded" last night. I don't think they would say he's much better than that yet. I don't really want to keep pouring money into this, but once you start, you kind of feel like, you have to stick it out....they MAY save him.....

Anyway, that's the update. Bart is still one very sick kitty, and I am still kicking myself that we didn't recognize it right away. But the last time he had a UTI, he started peeing in strange places. He didn't do that this time, so I really didn't notice anything out of the ordinary until he was very bad off.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Just got a call from the vet....right while I was typing this! Bart is doing much better. "Rebounding" is the word the Dr. used. Potassium levels looking much better, he's brighter and more alert. Pee is looking more normal and kidney functions returning. The Dr said his condition now is "improving." ALL GOOD NEWS!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~


I doubt I'll post anymore about him after this. There are those on here who care about their animals and I appreciate the kind thoughts, but there are those on here who think what we're doing is dumb. I don't want to have a debate about it nor do I want to keep getting kicked in the teeth for spending MY money on my beloved animals. Anyone who doesn't feel that way is certainly entitled to THEIR opinion. But it's MY thread, and I'm already on pins and needles and don't need to be kicked around for my decisions. I've been making decisions concerning MYSELF and my life for a very long time, and will continue to do so regardless of what some opinionated ass-hats on an anonymous forum think!

My husband and I are together on this, so he's really the only one who's opinion does matter.

You WILL BE GONE if you keep coming on here and telling me I'm dumb/stupid/he's just a cat/eat him.....whatever depraved thing you write that you think is "clever."


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 Quoting: Deplorable NO MORE Michele B


Thank you for the update!

I had feeling that's where this was going and I was very concerned. I'm so relieved you decided to take him in. Everything starts cascading down like dominoes and they can crash pretty fast.

Your next hurdle will be feeding him with other cats around. He won't be able to eat the same food anymore. That's tough when you have several. Been there, done that, and it's not fun keeping everything separate. The entire routine will change. Honestly, I just found it easier to feed them all the Rx food (Hills c/d) than try to keep them apart. That food will help prevent an episode in the other cats as well.

If you don't use it already, you may want to consider using bottled water (purified, not mineral) in their water bowl from now on. Not that water caused this, but hard water can add to the problem.

I just want to also address your last paragraph. I don't blame you one bit - but because you quoted me above, I didn't say any of those things. Those were other heartless users.

I'll keep you and Bart in my prayers. Glad he's on the mend!

kitty

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I'll keep sending prayers for you and Bart. Domestic cats and kidney/urinary problems tend to go hand in hand. My guess is that it's a cat food problem, not a specific, but a general one. They just aren't made to eat much besides meat. Dogs are easier, they're omnivores, but cats are special animals.
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OP thank you for giving us an update. You and Bart have been on my mind since I first read this post and I finally had time to come look for an update. I'm so glad to hear Bart is improving. Hope he gets to come home real soon.
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I found this about five years ago after having to pay a $700 vet bill for taking my favorite kitty in to the emergency vet hospital on a Sunday night. He had been acting like he was peeing in the box but nothing was coming out, and he was squatting and yowling. I took him in immediately to the nearest vet facility that was open at one in the morning. They catheterized him, flushed out his bladder and we were out of there in 90 minutes. Seven hundred dollars. So I looked online for a natural cure for struvite crystals, and here it is, works like a charm:

[link to omslovemypet.com (secure)]
 Quoting: Windsage


Thanks for that link!

hf
 Quoting: Deplorable NO MORE Michele B


You're welcome! Wish more people knew about it. Please share the information if you ever have the opportunity in the future.
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I’m so glad to hear Bart is pulling through - I hope he continues to fight!

I can’t put in to words how I feel for you dealing with the asinine comments. I always imagine these bitter souls snickering to themselves after they have left some insipid comment they find soooo funny. How do they not realize it’s all been said before…same old tired responses (let China have him, run him over, use him for bait, etc…ad nauseam). they get such a kick out of themselves thinking they’re so clever and original. They’re just average, run of the mill simpletons. I’ll never understand peoples’ lack of self awareness.

On the bright side, it sounds like you have no time for it and that’s the very best response to the idiots in this world.

Long live Bart!!

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Great news OP!

I'll never regret the $$$$$ spent on my ktties. Even though it means I'll probably never get to retire.

They're worth it.

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 Quoting: Cat in a Tin Foil Hat


OK, well, here's the update on "Bart." That IS his name....

He was obviously one VERY sick cat. It WAS crystals/stones in his kidney, blocked everything up. They said when a cat can't pee, the kidneys stop producing urine, so the toxins start backing up in the kidneys, etc. and they get toxic VERY quickly. That's what happened to him.

So, lots of extraordinary measures taken last night. "Blasted" the crystals, of course, and then saline/insulin/antibiotics to try to stabilize him. Pain meds also, as he was in quite a bit of pain. We didn't realize that until we were on our way to the vet clinic and he would ocassionally moan.

He had some kind of "episode" (their word) last night, crashed pretty bad, heart rate dropped, body temp plunged. I guess if he hadn't been on monitors (or had been at home), that would have been the end. They said he also had some kind of "neurological" issue then, too. THey didn't know what, but described it as kind of like Seizures and eyes glazed/unfocusing (again, I guess he was "trying to die" as one vet put it). Again, extraordinary measures taken (even tho we wrote DNR on his paperwork). I mean, I love him, but enough IS enough. I'm not keeping a CAT alive on machines!

So, since it's an emergency clinic, they CLOSE when the sun comes up, so he had to go to another vet's office where they are keeping an eye on the catheter (oh, yeah, he has a cath now), and still on monitors of his vitals. Sounds like a human at a real hospital, does it not? So then tonight, he'll have to be taken back to the emergency clinic - as they pointed out, in the regular vet's office, they don't have someone who works all night to keep an eye on machines. They probably just have someone who's "turn" it is to go in once or twice to "check on everyone" who's spending the night. He needs round-the-clock care at this point.

They called his condition "guarded" last night. I don't think they would say he's much better than that yet. I don't really want to keep pouring money into this, but once you start, you kind of feel like, you have to stick it out....they MAY save him.....

Anyway, that's the update. Bart is still one very sick kitty, and I am still kicking myself that we didn't recognize it right away. But the last time he had a UTI, he started peeing in strange places. He didn't do that this time, so I really didn't notice anything out of the ordinary until he was very bad off.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Just got a call from the vet....right while I was typing this! Bart is doing much better. "Rebounding" is the word the Dr. used. Potassium levels looking much better, he's brighter and more alert. Pee is looking more normal and kidney functions returning. The Dr said his condition now is "improving." ALL GOOD NEWS!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~


I doubt I'll post anymore about him after this. There are those on here who care about their animals and I appreciate the kind thoughts, but there are those on here who think what we're doing is dumb. I don't want to have a debate about it nor do I want to keep getting kicked in the teeth for spending MY money on my beloved animals. Anyone who doesn't feel that way is certainly entitled to THEIR opinion. But it's MY thread, and I'm already on pins and needles and don't need to be kicked around for my decisions. I've been making decisions concerning MYSELF and my life for a very long time, and will continue to do so regardless of what some opinionated ass-hats on an anonymous forum think!

My husband and I are together on this, so he's really the only one who's opinion does matter.

You WILL BE GONE if you keep coming on here and telling me I'm dumb/stupid/he's just a cat/eat him.....whatever depraved thing you write that you think is "clever."


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 Quoting: Deplorable NO MORE Michele B


Thank you for the update!

I had feeling that's where this was going and I was very concerned. I'm so relieved you decided to take him in. Everything starts cascading down like dominoes and they can crash pretty fast.

Your next hurdle will be feeding him with other cats around. He won't be able to eat the same food anymore. That's tough when you have several. Been there, done that, and it's not fun keeping everything separate. The entire routine will change. Honestly, I just found it easier to feed them all the Rx food (Hills c/d) than try to keep them apart. That food will help prevent an episode in the other cats as well.

If you don't use it already, you may want to consider using bottled water (purified, not mineral) in their water bowl from now on. Not that water caused this, but hard water can add to the problem.

I just want to also address your last paragraph. I don't blame you one bit - but because you quoted me above, I didn't say any of those things. Those were other heartless users.

I'll keep you and Bart in my prayers. Glad he's on the mend!

kitty
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Oh, NO! Tin Foil Hat, I knew you didn't say such ugly things! I was just responding, and thought I would add the bit about NOT appreciating the obvious cat haters coming into a sserious discussion and putting what they perceive as "clever" comments. Not meaning YOU, at all!

Bart is home, and recovering. I'm not sure how he'll be going forth. Hopefully he'll make a full recovery, but he was really a very sick guy, and even now I'm not sure I'm happy with where he is. But they released him, and we're following their directions to the letter. I left an update with the Dr. (of the day clinic - imagine a cat with TWO doctors!) and asked about some issues I noticed, and waiting to hear back from him on that....

As far as feeding....well that HAS been an issue, especially for Bart! You see he IS a very picky eater! In fact, we never see him eat at all! I don't know when he eats, or how much. I think in 6 years (except when he was a kitten and I was bottle feeding him), I don't think I've seen him eat more than 3 or 4 times! He seems to sneak in and eat when everyone is away, or in the middle of the night, I guess! Once or twice, when I DID see him eat, it's like he PANICS and runs away! As though he'll get punished for eating! Cats are a strange species....

Hubby met a retired vet yesterday and he was very helpful in suggesting changing food to a high-protein type. Never realized cats need almost entirely protein food which acidifies (and that, according to this man) helps with preventing crystals in the kidneys. He claimed that every cat owner he ever suggested to change food would not have crystalizing problems again with their cats.....oooookay.....we'll see, I guess!

Also, upthread, a suggestion was made to get "Carpon tablets....."

Uh, to the writer of that thread.....ya wanna give me some HINTS HOW I get a cat to take a TABLET!?!?!?! THAT scares me more than the teensy, tiny antibiotic pill he's taking now! LOL

I'm gonna order them and try to see how to get it down his gullet.
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bump ing once for anyone who wanted to know.
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My cat had that block pee pee thing. He had it twice. Finally was discovered it was toxic cat food with that chinese toxin in it from a few years back.

The last time I had to take him in for blocked peepee and they got it fixed they told me if it happened again that they would be converting him into a female for peeing purposes.

Never happened again thankfully.
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My cat had that block pee pee thing. He had it twice. Finally was discovered it was toxic cat food with that chinese toxin in it from a few years back.

The last time I had to take him in for blocked peepee and they got it fixed they told me if it happened again that they would be converting him into a female for peeing purposes.

Never happened again thankfully.
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Yeah, they told me about that procedure, too.

I am suspecting the food isn't helping. The other thing is hes' not overly fond of canned (wet) food, and it's supposedly better for them than dry.

What do you feed, if I may ask?

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My cat had that block pee pee thing. He had it twice. Finally was discovered it was toxic cat food with that chinese toxin in it from a few years back.

The last time I had to take him in for blocked peepee and they got it fixed they told me if it happened again that they would be converting him into a female for peeing purposes.

Never happened again thankfully.
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Yeah, they told me about that procedure, too.

I am suspecting the food isn't helping. The other thing is hes' not overly fond of canned (wet) food, and it's supposedly better for them than dry.

What do you feed, if I may ask?
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My cat had to undergo this procedure. It worked great, no side effects.
No more blocked peeepee from that day onwards. Before I almost lost him twice due to urinary blockage.





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