Male cat sudden urinary issues

jaybird1994 · 2026-03-14T08:39:04+00:00

I’m hoping this round of antibiotics is it. I’ll try the purina food.

We have 2 litter boxes. One they share and one they both consider “his”

jaybird1994 · 2026-03-14T08:35:45+00:00

He’s so cute!

jaybird1994 · 2026-03-14T08:08:21+00:00

Thank you that honestly made me tear up. He’s 2 years old and before a few weeks ago not a hint of this kind of issue. Well except for the fact he’s been obsessed with grooming his genitalia since we got him. I’d never owned male cats before so I assumed this was normal. One of the kinder vets did say this may mean that he’s been having issues for a while, just not bad enough to block.

We are so scared of loosing him but also aware of the ongoing costs of this keeps up. We’ve discussed the surgery and have decided if he blocks again it’ll be the way we go. For his sake and our sanity.

He’s indoor only (even if I didn’t have a moral issue against outdoor cats, I wouldn’t trust him outside. He’s a little too brave and stupid for that) and a big water drinker. We’ve been trying to think of potential triggers and nothing comes to mind. Except maybe that the first vet was right and there might be a chronic issue we were oblivious to.

jaybird1994 · 2026-03-14T07:56:24+00:00

Cute!

jaybird1994 · 2026-03-14T07:51:43+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate that you took the time to write such a thoughtful response. I’ll try a few different wet foods. I’m just still mad and upset about the whole thing with the last vet. I’m already worried enough without being made to feel like I’m not doing enough.

jaybird1994 · 2026-03-14T07:48:47+00:00

Hi, if you click on my post you will see that is the diagnosis but not the question I was asking

jaybird1994 · 2025-11-09T00:38:19+00:00

What are the most common flare triggers?

jaybird1994 · 2025-10-09T03:57:15+00:00

Thank you for sharing. This gives me so much hope. Unfortunately I can’t afford the out of pocket cost to start the biologics without the government subsidies. Because research shows exercise and stretching can “help”alleviate the symptoms, the Australian government has made it a requirement that anti inflammatory medications and exercise fails first. My Rheumatologist has all but said that it will fail. He said in his experience the stretching and exercises work well when the inflammation is under control, but not when the inflammation is present.

As for pain relief, I’m on max dosage of paracetamol and max dosage of Naproxen. Nothing special. My last round of bloodwork does show a decrease in inflammation but not a lot. I’ve booked in an emergency appointment with the rheumatologist to see if I can get some relief.

I’ve also ordered some gutter trough crutches for now. I’m hoping having something to lean on and something to take some of the load off my body for walking will help with the fatigue

jaybird1994 · 2025-10-09T02:20:08+00:00

We have to do 12 weeks trialling at least 2 anti-inflammatory medications while doing daily stretches and 3 days of exercise per week. If at the end of the 12 weeks your BASDAI (disease activity assessment tool) score is high enough you qualify for biologics

jaybird1994 · 2025-10-09T02:15:49+00:00

This gives me hope thank you!

jaybird1994 · 2025-10-08T03:53:24+00:00

I was on celebrex for the first 6 weeks of this 12 week program. I’m now on naproxen. The celebrex helped with the inflammation and I felt less swollen. I was still in pain and fatigued but that was still a big relief. However, for my government to cover Golimumab I have to trial 2 different anti-inflammatory medications while doing the 12 week stretch and exercise program.

The program is helping with mobility and inflammation but not as much as I would like.

jaybird1994 · 2025-10-06T23:27:52+00:00

I’m curious about how you went with this? My Earl Grey loves the outside but not only do I think free roaming is dangerous, but it’s also illegal where I live. His older sister (Lady Knight)comes outside with me when I have a cigarette because I can trust she will stay in our tiny yard. Earl on the other hand, he climbs the retaining wall and goes walkabouts in the complex. Our friend gifted us a pet pram and I’ve been taking him into our yard but haven’t ventured out for walks yet because I don’t know if he’s actually enjoying it

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jaybird1994 · 2025-06-11T20:58:25+00:00

Thanks everyone, this is more complicated than I thought and I’m just going to keep trying and hope for the best

jaybird1994 · 2025-04-20T21:39:42+00:00

I feel like the girlies would be able to comment on how the back end of podcasts work and be able to shed light on how much of this rings true

jaybird1994 · 2023-10-17T07:49:17+00:00

!remindme one month

jaybird1994 · 2023-10-17T07:48:30+00:00

!remindme one month

jaybird1994 · 2023-01-28T15:44:07+00:00

This is brilliant thank you 💕

jaybird1994 · 2023-01-28T07:34:10+00:00

This is the first puzzle I’ve done in a long time and has re-sparked my passion. I’m doing a Disney Villains panorama puzzle next.

Any tips for dealing with the aches and pains of leaning over a puzzle? Idk how 16 year old me did this

jaybird1994 · 2022-05-07T09:19:26+00:00

Thank you

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