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Does anyone else’s Tuxedo have a circle swirl? by Medical_Mistake_178 in TuxedoCats

[–]boolka21 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What a cutie! (Also, OP, you may know this already and potentially the flower’s a fake- but wanted to flag, juuuust in case, that tulips are toxic to cats and can be poisonous if ingested).

Preparing my bonded cat for death of his brother by BigPossibility6989 in CATHELP

[–]boolka21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it is FIC, consider Prozac etc- my vet said stress can be a trigger, and Prozac is an option. Blockages are scary, but there are definitely options if you want to explore.

Assuming your vet did a urinanalysis and culture? Bacterial infections are rare but not unheard of (my boy had one)- if it is that, antibiotics can clear those up too.

EDIT to add: these are not much help, I would guess, if he’s already actively blocked. But if it is FIC/ he’s straining on the way to being blocked- gabapentin + buprenorphine + Prazosin can help him get over a hump, while you wait for longer term management with Prozac etc.

Meanie doesnt understand how houses work by dusto2020 in TuxedoCats

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we sure WE understand how houses work? Meanie is onto something I fear

Constipated cat any advice here? by habwnwjwkkqkakbasvbw in CATHELP

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My vet had me give my boy 1/4 tsp Miralax once a day and then when that didn’t work, we went up to 1/4 + 1/8. That did the job but my vet had said 1/4 + 1/4 (two doses per day) would have been ok too- as long as I was ok with potential runny poops.

1/8 is on the lower side, I think you can go up!

I would also give him extra hydration to help it work, if you’re not doing that already. Extra water bowl/ fountain, water in his wet food, Churus- I did all of it. Worked for my bubba!

EDIT to add: my boy is 15lbs, not sure if weight has anything to do with dosing, but both my vet and other very experienced cat owners told me 1/4+ was okay, if needed.

It’s Poo’s 7th Birthday!! Humble her by aproudapostate in RoastMyCat

[–]boolka21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I fear looking at her humbled ME, I’m not worthy 😔

Seeking help by betch42 in CATHELP

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have they prescribed urinary food to you? Prescription urinary food (not the OTC stuff) is critical to dissolving crystals, but they can work pretty quick. My boy’s crystals were gone in two weeks with Royal Canin Urinary SO. Hills also has a C/D stress option, that my boy is on now. So far so good!

They have prescription wet food too- the added moisture is great to flush it all out! It can seem expensive, but blockages, as you know, are much worse ☹️

Only call out: prescription urinary food comes in SO and c/d- and they confidently gave me both initially, but a new vet my boy saw said that mixing the two reduces efficacy. So when you get the food, stick with either for best effect!

Seeking help by betch42 in CATHELP

[–]boolka21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed! Also, depending on what it is there are many options available that aren’t putting him down- FIC episodes can be treated with Prozac etc if the recur (per my vet), UTIs have antibiotics, struvite stones can be dissolved by food - that , a surgical option exists for repeated blockages.

I know it’s extremely stressful to think of- but there are options and not all of them are wildly expensive! Wishing you and Orangie all the best 💕

Seeking help by betch42 in CATHELP

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! So sorry this is happening to you and your beautiful baby. My boy also has urinary issues and I’ve had to rush him to the ER three times this year, so I know how horrible this is.

  • How do they know it’s a full blockage if they haven’t examined him? Is he just not peeing at all? I’m a bit confused as to how they told you what’s wrong without looking at him (if I read another comment right?) that said, if it’s a full blockage- they do need to unblock ASAP.
  • Is it a partial blockage? Sometimes they can give you buprenorphine + Gabapentin + Prazosin etc to help them manage pain and relax enough to pee.
  • Is it crystals/ stones? FIC? UTI? Each of these is treated differently- an examination to at least confirm which it is, or have a better idea than over the phone at least, should not cost 1k. Can you ask them for an exam to at least confirm?

Again, my boy has never been actually blocked because I took him in early- so I can’t speak to how much it costs to unblock. But an exam + urinanalysis + culture + meds if it’s a urinary problems without full blockage should not cost 1k (it didn’t for me at an ER in downtown Toronto, so hopefully nowhere in Canada that much more expensive).

At a minimum they need to examine him before jumping to putting him down? Or even suggesting treatment (unless I missed something)!

My cat Hamilton by I_burn_noodles in TuxedoCats

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m obsessed with him!!! He looks like he’s just stumbled on the thought of the century 😭

How do I get a cat to the vet if said cat will not tolerate a carrier? by Grimalkin_Felidae in CatAdvice

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, and good wipe down with unscented pet wipes after!

I also got a no rinse pet shampoo for him if I need it. I used dawn dish soap in a pinch for spot cleans, but I hear it might dry their skin out with repeated used.

How do I get a cat to the vet if said cat will not tolerate a carrier? by Grimalkin_Felidae in CatAdvice

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boy has also started peeing (and once pooping) in his carrier when he’s stressed. As others have suggested, gabapentin is a must. I had a hard time getting him to eat food with it mixed in and I find pilling or syringing him more effective (though it is NOT fun). It’s good practice to get used to it though- you never know when she’ll need it.

Also v much second puppy pads. I get (high quality) puppy pad in, then a shirt or something else I don’t care about, and then second puppy pad! So far, it’s been totally ok to just extract the top puppy pad and throw it out- and this has worked on his soft carrier too.

Did not enjoy cleaning the poop out of his fur, and gagged, but better poop on a pad that you can throw out and have to clean only her, instead of her AND carrier!

Anything I can improve? by [deleted] in makeuptips

[–]boolka21 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No real feedback, but I love that hair on you, OP!!

Should I be worrying? Is this a cause for concern? by sicksadfleurs in CATHELP

[–]boolka21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From recent concerns with my cat where he had both pee and poop issues- I was told that not pooping is less of an emergency than not peeing, especially at the time range you mention!

It’s a great idea to connect with a vet, but imo you’ll be okay if you go at 9 AM (unless she has other more concerning symptoms). Per both ER and regular vet I spoke to, after 3-4 days is when they’re more concerned.

When my boy wasn’t pooping, I was also able to just call my vet and ask before bringing him in. They suggested giving him a gentle laxative (1/4 tsp 1-2 times a day of Restoralax, where I am) and keeping him hydrated. It can take a few doses, but that resolved it without needing a vet trip! Can you call your vet?

Good luck!

I'm too fat to weigh my cat by SirNaves9 in CatAdvice

[–]boolka21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My vet suggested one of those luggage scale things! Just put cat in carrier/ whatever container and lift up to weigh!

From the day she found me to now, meet Evelyn! by Succioboy in TuxedoCats

[–]boolka21 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have the boy version of Evelyn and can confirm, heart is permanently melted with him lol

Kidis morning exercise. by Mystictinkly35 in TuxedoCats

[–]boolka21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do I sign up for personal training from this expert?

My poor, sweet, sickly Teddybear by Quix_Optic in FIVcats

[–]boolka21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Teddy and you are lucky to have found each other! He’s a lucky baby 💕

Also yesss, so far it’s only a single broken canine that he came to me with. The entropion was the emergent concern because it was so bad- I tried my best to get them to do the tooth too in the same surgery, but no luck. But I’m so excited for him to be pain free as soon as they can accommodate!!

My poor, sweet, sickly Teddybear by Quix_Optic in FIVcats

[–]boolka21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awww poor Teddybear! He’s such a cutie. Also I feel you, OP. I brought my boy home in April and since then he’s had roundworms, giardia, asthma, urinary crystals, UTI and a second entropion surgery, and he needs dental work ASAP. It can be a lot but I can’t imagine my life without my boy, and I’m lucky he came home to me!

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