my male cat was fgixed and withing a week developed a urinary blockage--did the vet screw up my cat?
2007-01-27 02:26:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
No - male cats are more prone to these. Actually, some cats have recurring ones - if this happens, your vet may put him on a prescription diet to lessen these painful & dangerous episodes, or do surgery.
More info: http://www.cathealth.com/Blockedcats.htm
2007-01-27 02:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your vet didn't do anything to cause this in the cat. Male cats are more prone to a blockage because the diameter of the urethra is longer and more narrow than that of a female kitty. Some things are thought to prompt these blockages, such as: diet, bacteria, poor water intake, and sometimes even a wave of dry, cold weather. In a round about way, the stress of the visit could have affected the cat also, because stress will affect a cat's eating, drinking and bathroom habits. The following article might help you understand better how it works.
2007-01-27 10:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by rumezzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet certainly did not cause your cat to have a urinary blockage. Male cats are susceptible to urinary blockage. What you need to do is have your vet check your cat. Then immediately begin feeding him a food that is low in magnesium. Purina makes a low magnesium food that is both effective and reasonably priced.
2007-01-27 11:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by Icanhelp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello. I thought that I would just add one thing to the already given answers. Probably, as mentioned, you should get a perscription food for your cat that will help clear up the crystals that build up in the urinary tract that cause these infections. That is one thing. The other thing is that it is especially important in the male cat that it drinks plenty of water. You might need to get one of those kitty water fountains to keep him plenty hydrated. This will help. Cats tend to drink more water when it is moving and aerated than when it is just sitting in a bowl. That should increase his consumption and keep things clear inside. I think that the timing of the operation was just coincidental.
2007-01-27 11:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...male cats are prone to these. You should take a urine sample to your vet, because he may get recurring ones. My cat does. If he does, your vet will put him on prescription diet.
2007-01-27 10:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by yahoo user 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋