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There's a very valid theory out there that early
neutering of males makes them more prone to urinary blockages, because the
urethra growth is kicked into over drive by the hormones of becoming an adult.
When you neuter BEFORE the cat reaches adulthood, the urethra never reaches it's
adult size, and therefore makes the cat more apt to block due to the size being
smaller.
Humm, lemme find that website.. it really makes
perfect sense, they KNOW that neutered males are more prone, but no-one knows
why... this makes it all make sense. When I read it, it was like a light bulb
came on over my head, like DUH! Of course that's why! It's from some natural
care website, which I usually don't even bother reading because I think some of
them are kooky, but this one gives a very convincing logical
explanation.
Phaewryn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:11
PM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio
Kelly - the vet did check him carefully for that. Also, Antonio had
a wee accident in the car on the way, bless his heart. Evenso, I will be
taking the lid off of his litter box to verify that he isn't having a
problem. He said that the diet I have him on is good for him and
wouldn't contribute to that problem (although it can still happen in neutered
males). They told me that Meow Mix is the absolute worst for causing
urinary blockages. The call it the evil X's and O's. Friskies
comes in second.
elizabeth
In a message dated 11/6/2006 4:56:13 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
At
02:43 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote:
I hope it is not urinary
retention,,That is much more urgent, I go to the ER vets if I have a boy cat
that cannot pee,,
Kelly
Apart
from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you
know if your cat needs this done? Just curious.
Leslie
=^..^=
On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
- When I went home to take Antonio to the
vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me,
squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed
'the position' for a few minutes....he was telling mama something is
wrong. He looked like he was trying to go potty but nothing was
going on.
- We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some
very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because I didn't know
sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an
antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves
everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After
the vet did what must have been a very painful procedure - Antonio gave
the vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just
the sweetest big ol' boy.
- He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a
check-up.
--
Leslie =^..^=
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better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved
social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life
breathed easier because you lived - that is success.
---Ralph Waldo
Emerson
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