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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2007Baggy needs purrs
Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can collect him.  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Hoing it's noting too serious and is easily cured. helen s Oh poor little one Purrs being sent > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. >Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still >hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet >where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise >him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can >collect him. Seems like lots of purrs are needed today! Still Furballs have sufficient purrs for all! Poor Baggy- hope he feels better soon Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Purrs for Baggy - you did the right thing taking him straight to the vets. Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Lots of purrs for whatever it was to be quickly diagnosed and treated successfully. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still >hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet >where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise >him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can >collect him. Lots of "recover quick" purrs for poor Baggy. Let us know how it goes. -- Eric, Kim and the Chigger Ranch Crew Purrs, purrs, and more purrs for poor Bagheera! Hugs, CatNipped > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Sounds like feline urinary syndrome - our Ishmael had that. The good news is that it's almost always treatable. Ishmael had an episode of cystitis a few weeks later, and needed to be on special food for a long time, but he was a healthy happy cat who lived to a reasonable age. It must be one of the most rewarding things for a vet to deal with; the animal would certainly die without treatment and you really can fix it properly. One odd thing that happened to Ishmael you might want to know about; the anti-struvite/low-magnesium food he was on had a lot of egg in it. His fur went grey. From reading books on human nutrition, I knew that one of the few causes of that is biotin deficiency, which is EXTREMELY hard to get - the usual cause is eating raw egg, which binds irreversibly to biotin. (Nearly all the books report the same case, a middle-aged alcoholic whose diet was exclusively red wine and raw eggs). We got some biotin supplement (not at all easy to come by) and after a few stiff doses his fur went black again. We kept him on the Hills low-Mg food for a few years until they changed the formulation and he'd rather have starved than eat it, so went back to a normal diet, though we made sure he didn't get tuna - no more urinary problems. ============== j-c ====== @ ====== purr . demon . co . uk ============== Jack Campin: 11 Third St, Newtongrange EH22 4PU, Scotland | tel 0131 660 4760 <http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/jack/> for CD-ROMs and free | fax 0870 0554 975 stuff: Scottish music, food intolerance, & Mac logic fonts | mob 07800 739 557 Purrs for Baggy on their way across the Atlantic. Suz&Spicey > Purrs for Baggy on their way across the Atlantic. > Suz&Spicey I've just called the vet, I can pick Baggy up in two hours, I should know more then. Thanks for all the purrs. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk Oh good. If they are letting you take him home already it must not have been a terrible blockage. ((((hgus)))) > > Purrs for Baggy on their way across the Atlantic. > > Suz&Spicey [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks for all the purrs. > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Lots of purrs for Baggy and his worried Paw. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/frankiennikki/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Oh no. Mega unblocking purrs for Baggy!!!!! Keep us posted. > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. That sounds like something treatable but serious. The vets should be able to help him out. Our purrs are with him. Will in New Haven -- "Pot-Limit has more thinking involved; young people can't think" Norm Chad > Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) > Cats leave pawprints on your heart.http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > -- > Adrian Purrs for Baggy. Poor kitty. Hope all is okay when you get him. Sherry >> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Sherry Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been given an antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning but the vet said it's best if he can spend the night in his own home, which makes sense. He's had something to eat and drink now and is purring, if it wasn't for the two shaved patches on his front legs you wouldn't know anything had been wrong. Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk I hope he pees for you tonight just fine! Glad he is home and happy. > >> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he > >> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. > >> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he > >> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > -- > Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Oh, I am so glad. Those are scary symptoms. I think the vet made a wise decision. He will improve so much faster when he's home. Sherry >>> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >>> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. Poor Baggy, what an ordeal. Purrs that he continues to improve. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War >>> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >>> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. Sending purrs that Baggy's problem has been solved permanently. MLB >Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been given an >antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning but the vet said [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Cats leave pawprints on your heart. >http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk Sending purrs*5. Hope everything goes well. Randy http://picasaweb.google.com/crmartin1 http://kittenwar.com/kittens/74045/ >>> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >>> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. Sorry, I missed the whole thing through being at work, I'm glad he's back safely with you overnight at least. Did they give you any clue about what they thought the cause might have been? Widdle easily purrs coming along for Baggy from my two. Tweed >>>> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >>>> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Tweed No clues yet. Poor thing managed to pee tonight but it obviously still hurts, I'm going to ask tomorrow if they can give him anything for the pain. It really is upsetting to think he's suffering. :-( SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > No clues yet. Poor thing managed to pee tonight but it obviously still > hurts, I'm going to ask tomorrow if they can give him anything for the pain. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > - Show quoted text - The pain could be from the catheterization. When Rusty came home from spending a weekend at the emergency vet with urinary blockage, he was given something to relax his urinary tract. Rusty sends sympathetic purrs to Baggy. Winnie >>>>> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >>>>> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > pain. > It really is upsetting to think he's suffering. :-( That may not be too much to worry about, like Winnie says, he is probably sore from having a catheter in. (I remember that myself ;-() and it takes a day or two for the discomfort to wear off. Let's hope they get to know what caused it very soon. My own vet says they always do much better at home and will discharge them overnight if possible to come back the next morning for more tests to get to the bottom of it (if you will excuse the unintentional pun..) More painfree weeing purrs for poor Bagheera, the lovely black panther. Tweed On Feb 19, 5:21 pm, "Christina Websell" <spamf...@tinawebsell.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote: > That may not be too much to worry about, like Winnie says, he is probably > sore from having a catheter in. (I remember that myself ;-() and it takes a > day or two for the discomfort to wear off. Let's hope they get to know what > caused it very soon. I remember the vet told me that Rusty pulled the catheter out. When I asked Rusty about it, he did't want to be reminded of that time. He knows what Baggy went through. But do watch Baggy closely for any reblockage. Rusty had a few recurrences even with the prescription diet. Also make sure he drinks enough water. Winie > My own vet says they always do much better at home and will discharge them > overnight if possible to come back the next morning for more tests to get to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > - Show quoted text - > No clues yet. Poor thing managed to pee tonight but it obviously still > hurts, I'm going to ask tomorrow if they can give him anything for the pain. > It really is upsetting to think he's suffering. :-( When Robbie had this problem, as well as antibiotics, he was given pain relief and anti-inflamatory to try and calm his bladder down. Same with Tiger when he had cystitis. Purrs for a rapid recovery for your dear boy. Helen M > Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been given an > antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning but the vet said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. Glad to know he is on the mend. :) Helen M Adrian, what was wrong with him, was it crystals or stones that clogged him? Does he have a bladder infection too? I'm glad he's feeling better. A purring cat is a wonder sight. Rhonda > Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been given an > antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning but the vet said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. Home already! That's sorta weird IMO... I've never had vet let a cat go home the same day after having been catheterized and having his bladder drained...It's always a 2+day stay before tube removal and a day of watching to see if he urinates on his own without distress (just to make sure all the crystals are flushed) then the kitty is sent home with meds and special foods... Glad Baggy's on the mend though...Pets and scrinches :-) Liz >>> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >>> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. :-)Liz wrote: > Home already! That's sorta weird IMO... I've never had vet let a cat [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > sent home with meds and special foods... Glad Baggy's on the mend > though...Pets and scrinches :-) Liz He's going back first thing, it's still hurting him to urinate but I think he's happier spending the night at home. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk ":-\)Liz" <wldwzzy@fuzzyyahoo.com> wrote in message news:tcnCh.12739$4H1.4912@newssvr17.news.prodigy.net > Home already! That's sorta weird IMO... I've never had vet let a cat go home > the same day after having been catheterized and having his bladder > drained...It's always a 2+day stay before tube removal and a day of watching > to see if he urinates on his own without distress (just to make sure all the > crystals are flushed) then the kitty is sent home with meds and special > foods... Glad Baggy's on the mend though...Pets and scrinches :-) Liz Quite often my vet will send hospitalised patients over night if it's not life threatening, because he feels that animals are happier and less stressed at home. He also believes that sensible owners know their pets behaviour better than he does. He is obviously on 24 hour call when he has a hospitalised case, but vets surgeries are often not manned 24/7 so patients get better care out of hours from mom and/or dad at home. Helen M Am 19.02.2007 schrieb Adrian A: > Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been given an > antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning but the vet said > it's best if he can spend the night in his own home, which makes sense. I'm glad, that Baggy is back home with you. Get well purrs are coming over to Baggy from Inge and the catgang SignatureCatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge > Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been given an > antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning but the vet said > it's best if he can spend the night in his own home, which makes sense. > He's had something to eat and drink now and is purring, if it wasn't for the > two shaved patches on his front legs you wouldn't know anything had been > wrong. > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. Glad he's doing better - he sure must *feel* a lot better! But do they know what caused the blockage? Sounds like they're thinking some kind of infection. No chance of crystals? Purrs for him to stay healthy! Joyce > > Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been given an > > antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning but the vet said [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Purrs for him to stay healthy! If he's getting blocked again, I wonder if he has stones (very large crystals.) Those should have shown up on the x-ray though. Our cat had crystals, which has to be modified with diet. His were struvite crystals so we are able to use regular urinary diet food that changes the urine PH and helps guard against struvite formation. He also had a bladder infection, which is fairly rare in male cats. One theory for him is that the crystals irritated the bladder enough to cause an infection, but the vet said it could have been caused by the stress of moving homes (and possibly holding his urine.) We were lucky -- no stones and no blockages. Rhonda Piggybacking on Joyce's post because by the time I got to the group, we already had Update #2. I'm so glad he *feels* better. Hopefully when they ring you back it will turn out to be something minor (for you; it was a *major* deal for Baggy). SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Just now seeing your updates and purring for him to continue to improve -- poor little guy. Christine > >> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he > >> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. >> Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been >> given an antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> >> Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. It looks like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that unless it recurs there should be no need to change his diet. He's on a course of antibiotics and is going back to the vet tomorrow for another checkup. Also I'll probably get the bill tomorrow, I know that won't be cheap, not that I begrudge the cats anything. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > >> Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been > >> given an antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that unless it recurs there > should be no need to change his diet. That's really great news. I'm so glad he wasn't blocked > He's on a course of antibiotics and is going back to the vet tomorrow for > another checkup. Also I'll probably get the bill tomorrow, I know that won't > be cheap, not that I begrudge the cats anything. I know you don't. I don't either. But that doesn't make it any less of a bite in the budget. Purrs for your checkbook, too. :-) > -- > Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) > Cats leave pawprints on your heart.http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >>> Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been >>> given an antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > won't > be cheap, not that I begrudge the cats anything. I'm so glad it looks like Baggy can empty his bladder now. Let me try and guess what the bill might be, judging on my own UK vet prices, in GB pounds. First consultation 15. Anaesthetic 20-40, catheter kit 10, procedure to flush bladder (including anaesthetist and nurse) at least 80. Follow up consultation 8, antibiotics up to 10. (extra up to 100 if they sense you are emotionally attached to your pet) Let me know if I am anywhere close. Tweed >>>> Baggy's home now, he's had his bladder drained and flushed and been >>>> given an antibiotic injection. He's got to go back in the morning [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Tweed I'm expecting at least £80 also tomorrow I might as well stock up on Frontline so it will probaly go over £100. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. It > looks [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > won't > be cheap, not that I begrudge the cats anything. Good news. < Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. It looks like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that unless it recurs there should be no need to change his diet. He's on a course of antibiotics and is going back to the vet tomorrow for another checkup. Also I'll probably get the bill tomorrow, I know that won't be cheap, not that I begrudge the cats anything.> Adrian, Purrs go out to Baggy from my Gizmo - he is currently at the vets for the same thing. He has been at the vet since early yesterday afternoon, and they will probably keep him for at least another day or 2. I checked on him today and he was doing better, but still had the catheter in - the vet tech said they will pull it tomorrow to see how he is doing. This also was caused by an infection. :( The bill for this will be about 441.00 US, give or take a few $$. I am glad I have credit cards! Mishi and crew in lovely, snowy Central New York, US > Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. It looks > like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that unless it recurs there > should be no need to change his diet. Purrs continuing for Baggy. Poor boy, give him a scritch from me. Also a few purrs for your wallet. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/frankiennikki/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. It looks > like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that unless it recurs there [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > another checkup. Also I'll probably get the bill tomorrow, I know that won't > be cheap, not that I begrudge the cats anything. Adrian, I'm glad things are better for Baggy. What concerns me a tad is that the vet says "it looks like" an infection. He or she should be able to tell that immediately with a urine sample (and also see crystals.) Our vet got a sample, then we had a wait about 15 minutes while she checked under the scope. The antibiotics did take care of the infection but we also knew we had a longer-term issue with crystals. Our cat got another infection a year later and we had to see a new vet. The same thing though -- they got the sample and we waited. This time, no crystals (diet was working!) but he had a bacterial infection again. If your vet didn't do a urinalysis, you may want to ask for one. You won't know about the infection now because he's already on antibiotics, but the vet should be able to spot crystals. Hope this is a one-time thing for Baggy! Good luck, Rhonda >> Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. >> It looks like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Rhonda Baggy has been back for his final check-up and been given a clean bill of health. He'll be on antibiotics for the next five days which thankfully he's taking with his food without protest. Tweed was pretty accurate in her guess of the final bill, £92.34 plus £15.41 for Frontline, ($180.30 + $30.09 USD) which I think is quite reasonable. When we came home I dug a hole in the garden to plant some rhubarb, Baggy assumed I dug it for him and used it. ;o) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > >> Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. > >> It looks like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) > Cats leave pawprints on your Adrian, that *is* very reasonable, considering the care that he got. Sounds like Baggie had a much better day, and even got to garden (is that the word you all use for planting things? USians call a "garden" a "yard", a "garden" to us is a plot of vegetables I get confused about that). That's Bootsie's favorite activity in the whole world. Sherry >> >> Baggy's been back to the vet this morning and his bladder is empty. >> >> It looks like it was caused by an infection, the vet says that [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] > > Sherry Baggie seized the opportunity. What a smart cat! MLB > Baggy has been back for his final check-up and been given a clean bill of > health. He'll be on antibiotics for the next five days which thankfully he's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > When we came home I dug a hole in the garden to plant some rhubarb, Baggy > assumed I dug it for him and used it. ;o) What a relief! Best wishes and purrs, Polonca and Soncek Your vet sounds good. I think Vino would have recovered from his blockage way faster if he had been able to come home. As it was, he was at the vet's for 5 days and was super stressed the whole time. I still feel so bad about it. I'm very glad to hear that things are progressing well for Baggy, all things considered. SignatureBritta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://picasaweb.google.com/badwilson >>> Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he >>> still hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Thanks again everyone for the purrs, they worked. >Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still >hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet >where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise >him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can >collect him. Purrs for sweet Baggy. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Many, many purrs and prayers for Baggy to be OK. Helen M > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Lots of purrs on the way. I'll have to let Gilbert know so he can purr too. Jo > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) > Cats leave pawprints on your heart.http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk Yikes! Many purrs that Baggy will soon be on the mend, Adrian. Melissa hope he's ok! > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Purrs for a quick recovery! Has he ever had this before? Joyce ah, that is no fun. PUrrs and prayers for poor Baggy. Hope he clears out real quickly. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Purrs for Baggy - and for you. SignatureJoy "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk? -- Jay Brand, cognitive psychologist > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Poor Bagheera! Many purrs for him to recover quickly and well! Christine > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet > where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise > him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can > collect him. Aaargh, I know how you feel since I went through this with Vino in May. Poor Baggy. I hope it's easily resolved. You did seem to catch it earlier than I did. Many purrs enroute. SignatureBritta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://picasaweb.google.com/badwilson > Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still > hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to > the vet where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic > and catheterise him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how > he is and when I can collect him. >Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still >hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet >where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise >him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can >collect him. Purrs for Baggy....hope he starts feeling better soon. >Baggy was trying to wee last night and couldn't, this morning he still >hadn't used his box and was very distressed. I took him straight to the vet >where he still is, they're going to give him an anaesthetic and catheterise >him. I've got to ring them this afternoon to see how he is and when I can >collect him. My father had this problem on a few occasions. About 10 years before his death, his bladder had to be removed due to cancer. The doctors converted a section of his large intestine into a substitute bladder, so that he didn't have to wear a drain bag. The new reservoir was drained by inserting a rubber catheter into a stoma that resembled a second navel. Since the intestine is made of mucus-forming tissue, the reservoir continued to form mucus, and, on a couple of occasions, the passage got blocked up and he had to go to the hospital to be drained. On one such occasion, they ended up removing over 1 1/2 liters of urine. SignatureJohn F. Eldredge -- john@jfeldredge.com PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria
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