Great information, Margo. Thanks a million! I have some questions for my vet. Lucky was on Antrobe Aquadrops for a u.t.i.
If it isn’t crystals, I wonder what it could be. Maybe still u.t.i.? the vet didn’t say anything about idiopathis cystitis (that I recall). Lucky eats (as do the other 3 in the house) Evo turkey dry food – no grains. Another ver suggested it is a good all around cat food and she’s never seen a cat develop crystals on it. I’m wondering if I should get another vet opinion…but this seems so straightforward (common?). Thanks again Bonnie From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Margo Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:08 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Male Cat Urinary Crystals Hi Bonnie, I can relate. Two of my positives are also struvite crystal formers.Two main questions. What is he eating? Was a culture and sensitivity done to confirm actual bacterial infection, or did the Vet just prescribe abx, and what was Lucky taking? Uroeze is a urine acidifier, so I guess you're dealing with struvite stones. It's very unusual for a cat to block after PU surgery, so likely the crystals aren't the cause of his discomfort. Has your Vet mentioned Idiopathis cystitis? http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?A=612 If he's taking the Uroeze, he should NOT eat c/d or any other food designed to prevent struvite crystals. That wouls be way to much, and push towards possible oxylate formation. He should eat exclusively canned food, but just "regular" grain free, high meat (no filler) food. If you prefer to have a prescription food rather than the uroeze, there are other brands that may be more palatable. Try different kinds. Wishing you both the best, Margo -----Original Message----- From: Bonnie Hogue Sent: Sep 10, 2013 11:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Male Cat Urinary Crystals Poor Lucky. He had a bad u.t.i. about 10 days ago. Went to the vet; crystals in urine (it’s happened before, in fact he had surgery to widen the urethra). Vet prescribed antibiotics (he just finished them today). Also a pill called “Uroeze” to help keep crystals from forming (3x daily!). But he is still having problems – pee spots around the house, he’s restless, just tried to pee in the box but nothing. I feel so badly for him -- he must be uncomfortable. And he looks at me a meows! I hate to just run to the vet (it stresses Lucky, he pants on the way home), but don’t know what to do. He won’t eat the CD food designed to reduce whatever causes the crystals. Any ideas? I’d sure appreciate it, and so would Lucky! Thanks Bonnie
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