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| 4119.1 | | XNOGOV::LISA | Give quiche a chance | Tue Oct 30 1990 10:19 | 5 |
| I hope Bob makes a speedy recovery. Sounds like he is getting the best
nursing treatment around - at home with the people who love him :-)
Lisa plus PR&F
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| 4119.2 | exit | WILLEE::MERRITT | | Tue Oct 30 1990 11:42 | 5 |
| Well wishes to Bob and family. This notes file is great for
information, opinions, and facts.
Sandy (Tamba, Poco, Barkley, Chloe, and Anges
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| 4119.3 | | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Tue Oct 30 1990 12:05 | 9 |
| If Bob isn't showing marked improvement by today, I would get him
back to the vet. He may need a stronger antibiotic. You shouldn't
see him squatting and straining still. And, if he is hiding and
not eating, that doesn't sound good either.
I am glad that this file helped you recognize Bob's illness fast.
That is what we are here for. Let us know how Bob is doing.
Jo
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| 4119.4 | \ | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Tue Oct 30 1990 15:16 | 5 |
| I don't like the fact that he is hiding and still having trouble.
This shouldn't be happening if things are going okay.
A complete blockage can cause death in 24 hours. I would bundle
him up and go to the vet's again. Please let us know how he is doing.
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| 4119.5 | | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Tue Oct 30 1990 15:18 | 6 |
| By the way, although FUS demands prompt attention, it is almost
always simple to control once it is cleared up (proper diet,
etc.) All three of my cats had initial bouts with it and
have been trouble free for years (they get CD cat food
as their regular food.)
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| 4119.6 | | CRUISE::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Wed Oct 31 1990 07:14 | 6 |
| I agree with the other warnings. Loss of appetite and vomitting (If
this starts) could indicate either an allergy to the medication or
involvement of the kidneys. Better safe.
Hope poor Bob is back to normal soon.
Nancy
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| 4119.7 | update on Bob | WECARE::GERMANN | | Wed Oct 31 1990 08:39 | 25 |
| I was so worried about Bob that I left early. When I drove up to the
house, Bob was nowhere to be seen. He usually runs up to the car as I
drive in. Panic hit. I went in to see if he had been let in - still
no Bob. So I went to the front door and called. Racing home was our
beautiful black and white fuzz ball, tail high. He ate a couple of
handsful of S/D dry and then propped himself on the kitchen stool (our
cats favorite place) to clean. At supper time - canned food time - he
ate his S/D, growling at the others to bug off - they all liked the
smell. He was very socialble last night, took his amoxy well, and
curled up with my son for the night. This morning, he took his amoxy
well again, had a snack (S/D) and took off.
He feels MUCH better today - and so do I. I took home all the info on
FUS that I printed out from here yesterday. The kids and I read it all
and feel much more informed, if confused by the differing approaches by
various vets.
Bob will be on S/D for a month, then probably C/D. The amoxy will last
about 10 days. No mention was made by the vet of pills, acidifiers, or
the like. He did indicate that we caught it very early - there was no
blockage. He also showed me how to check for blockage.
Thanks for your concern.
Ellen
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| 4119.8 | all right! | CSCOAC::MCFARLAND_D | bo knows windows 3.0...? | Wed Oct 31 1990 13:51 | 4 |
| yay bob! glad to hear he is handling it so well...
diane, stanley & stella
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| 4119.9 | | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Wed Oct 31 1990 15:06 | 5 |
| The reason teh vet didn't mention pills in conjunction with the
cd is that the normal maintenance "diet' for FUS prevention after
the problem is "cleared up" is either (1) CD or (2) normal
food plus pills. I think I remember that correctly...
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| 4119.10 | | CRUISE::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Thu Nov 01 1990 07:48 | 4 |
| CD contains a urine acidifier already so if he eats CD he won't need
anything else unless his FUS flares up again. CD seems to be VERY
effective in preventing FUS.
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| 4119.11 | Can you elaborate | MR4DEC::HAROUTIAN | | Fri Nov 30 1990 12:24 | 10 |
| Just had my Max (4 year old neutered male) to the vet last night, FUS
was diagnosed and we got the Amoxycillin and CD food. You mentioned
you were shown how to check for blockage - can you elaborate?
We use EverClean litter and are just checking the box every time he
goes there; he's urinating a little each time (as he was yesterday),
and the vet said to just keep watching that closely especially over the
next two weeks.
Thanks, Lynn
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| 4119.12 | | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Fri Nov 30 1990 14:06 | 19 |
| Lynn,
The everclean litter is an excellent way to keep track of the urination
habits of a cat with FUS. I recently bought some for my mom to use
with Monroe, who has had two bouts of it since he went to live with her
in June. Just make sure that you are finding pee balls in there
everyday.
Now, if you want to get more technical, you can take your cat to your
vet and ask him to show you how to feel for his bladder in his
abdommen. Once you learn where it is, you can feel for it at different
times of the day and learn how to tell what it feels like when it is
full, and what it feels like when it is empty. Once you know this, the
next time that you see him in the litter box straining, you can gently
feel for the bladder and know if it is full and he may possibly be
blocked. A full bladder doesn't always mean a blockage, but it
can mean trouble if the cat is trying to go and can't.
Jo
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