He's been to 3 vets; his original vet, the emergency vet (catheter and IV fluids) and now a surgical specialist vet for the perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery. All three Dr's has said his BUN and Creatinine levels were abnormally high as well as his potassium level. They also said it's too soon to know if he has kidney failure. He's on Lasixs and Baytril as well as KD wet/dry food. Today before the surgery dr. had re-tested his levels and said it has lowered but not normal and will proceed with the surgery. Would like to know if anyone has been through this similar situation. My cat is 5 yrs old and is 19lbs.
2007-12-06 02:02:07 · 12 answers · asked by Angie A 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
yes my daughters cat had hers flushed now 1 year later still ok,she is 4
2007-12-06 02:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by sky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 16:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My siamese cat had a total of 4 bladder obstructions and had to go through the reconstruction surgery (where they shorten the urethra and move it forward, it stopped the problem) and was down to 1/4 kidney function -- and he lived another 9 years.
It's possible. Yours is young, has good weight, there's a chance he'll be ok.
2007-12-06 16:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that your cat will be just fine. I think that the fact that his BUN and Creatinine levels are starting to come down with treatment si a very good sign. The PU sx is interesting. They seem to be more popular these days. I have seen about 7 cats this past month in our clinic for the surgery. It definatly is a good decision, especially for a cat that constantly reblocks no matter what diet they ar eon or measures that you take to ensure that they don't block. You will have to start getting used to the idea of calling your cat a girl...just kidding...we get a lot of jokes from owners about changing their cat's names after the surgery. Good luck but I have every confidence that your cat will be fine!
2007-12-06 02:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by babyangelsmom06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say there is good hope for kitty. I used to work as a Vet Assistant & I've seen Cats pull through crazier things... Afterall they do have 9 lives!!
Of Course ever situation is different, but We'll keep are fingers crossed for ya!
2007-12-06 02:06:26 · answer #5 · answered by amber.ishta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat at 19 pounds is obese. That alone can cause kidney failure. Get it on a diet. Normal cats weigh between 7 and 9 pounds.
2007-12-06 02:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by dennis f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a kitten who was just old enough to leave his mother and he blocked. He had surgery at that age, and he survived and thrived. I think the fact that his levels are dropping is a good sign. Surgery is kind of rough and afterward you may be thinking, omg! what did I do to my cat? But after it heals up you probably won't even notice he ever had it. This fellow is still with us and he's my favorite cat. He seems to know we saved his life and is extra trusting.
2007-12-06 02:22:43 · answer #7 · answered by CNJRTOM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-09 04:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had two blockages and it was scary. We had to put him on a special food and he has been fine ever since. I get the food from PetSmart, I think it may be from Purina.
2007-12-06 02:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by Loves Dogs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIrst, please skip the dry food as it can dehydrate cats and make the kidney issues worse
Second, here are some links to some CRF sites for you to check out
Good luck!
2007-12-06 03:06:12 · answer #10 · answered by kananaskis95 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋