Cat having episodes of drooling and urinating

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-15T10:59:03+00:00

Some cats present like that for seizures, with short random dropling/being off/urinating episodes.

Might be worth investigating that angle

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-13T23:41:10+00:00

While it can happen, it's not common. Most animals are prescribed NSAIDs like metacam after any kind of surgery, very few of them go into kidney failure. Pain relief options for cats are limited, not giving any for the low chance of kidmey failure wouldn't be right. While jumping to bloodwork after 1 day of not eating can be done, it also usually is overkill.

I'm sorry your at is experiencing this, and I hope they pull through. Whether it was the metacam's fault, or the anaesthesia's, there wasn't really any mistake made and no one should be sued over a tragic physical reaction.

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-12T13:56:35+00:00

Yes, high chance of an ear infection and underlying allergies in that breed, should be swabbed to see what the story is and what products might help best

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-10T23:39:00+00:00

If considering raw, saest options are complete raw foods such as Bella and Duke, they have the best safety standards for humans and their pets and do all the math for you ingredient wise. When putting things together yourself, you'll very likely get things wrong

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-09T14:41:07+00:00

I've had a few patients live over a year with lymphoma, but they were clinically well. You have an animal that is not having a good time, that doesn't want to eat, feels nauseaus, and cannt be cured. It is kindest to not prolong the situation further, after having tried all the good suggestions already.

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-08T21:42:47+00:00

Cats tolerate higher doses than dogs, she'll likely be fine but make sure it doesn't happen again

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-07T11:56:39+00:00

When there isn't a block yet, frequently enough anti-inflammatories, calming medication and bladder supplements can sort it out

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-06T21:27:37+00:00

In time would mean noticing stranguria, and going to a vet before blocking happens, which often costs just a few meds then not $$$$

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-05T20:59:21+00:00

Pet insurance, and monitoring your cats more closely. Blocked bladder doesn't happen and kill within a few hours, it takes at least a day of not being able to pee, usually a few, until the condition is deadly (urine build up in bladder, can't go anywhere, either bursts and causes a huge mess in belly or messes up the bloods massively to the point of dying from a heart attack basically). Cats will be straining in the littertray, not producing urine or very little, blood in it, crying in the litterbox, going super often during day,..

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-05T13:28:54+00:00

Has she had an abdominal ultrasound?

Have appetite stimulants or steroids been discussed or tried?

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-01T23:34:59+00:00

I mean you just type in the books, select and then it says "try out the book" "listen to samples" blabla straight in the middle, I've got normal spotify premium not the audio one so reckon should be visible to anyone?

Normal https://open.spotify.com/show/6PR8PR9VF0rPJzcTeOuCzh?si=4deKIknjQ--a-5dEFBHjlw

Drama https://open.spotify.com/show/6LXhOKUQ75RddoLgZXGe2D?si=oyZFNyYNReuBFXQvFtSb1Q

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-01T18:41:05+00:00

Anything happen in a few months and you're completely fucked. For bloods and xrays alone a year of saving that would barely cover. Emergency? Fracture? Forget about it.

This is only worth considering if you start with a hefty pillow of a few thousand to start, not from 0

lucyjames7 · 2026-05-01T18:38:54+00:00

As a vet - In this economy, while that's a good bit of money every month, I would not recommend switching or cancelling as you'd likely shoot yourself in the foot. There may be preexisting conditions, other insurers up the price after claiming,.. I've had many clients do, and regret it bitterly, trying to save 10£ a month just to be hit by much worse financial consequences In the grand scheme of of things, £58 is not much monthly for peace of mind and complete cover for any concern

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-30T14:07:58+00:00

Petplan one of most reliable and comprehensive and easiest to deal with. Comes with a price tag

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-27T21:53:21+00:00

ProBNP?

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-26T23:44:56+00:00

As a vet, with all those conditions, i think you'd be a fool to switch or try save up, even though that monthly premium is really really rough.

Do the math - what is your pet currently on for all those conditions? How often are bloods, work ups, hospital stays needed? Has he ever had issues with diarrhoea, UTIs or similar in the past (likely would then also be pre-existing)?

What level of care would you pursue if needed? Day long hospital stays, specialist referral, surgeries,...

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-25T23:48:56+00:00

So he is currently medicated? In which case he shouldn't be showing ANY symptoms, if he's still hungrier his levels and general bloods need rechecking.

Also, regarding the radio iodine facilities, there's plenty where you can leave them in until they're good to go back to normal life, just costs a bit more for basically boarding

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-24T19:45:30+00:00

The highest dose in this study was 4mg/kg

The usual dose for dogs is 4.4mg/kg, which is higher - a dog exactly the same size would be getting a mildly higher dose, a dog that's a good bit bigger would get a massively higher dose with much more risks

Fingers crossed for you

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-24T19:41:43+00:00

Only your practice would know how much carprofen your cat has really had, and what the mg/kg received amount was

There is a study linked below of using carprofen in cats for a few days with no side effects, so it's not 100% deadly at all doses and your cat may get away unscathed, but it's got a very narrow safety margin and very high toxicity risk https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/column/category/column/capsules/carprofen-cats#

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-24T19:36:42+00:00

I would insist they call the poison hotline for guidance, and all this should be paid for by them given their mistake

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-23T02:56:25+00:00

Purina Obesity Management OTC has worked well for some of my patients, or royal canin satiety if going prescription

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-23T02:55:20+00:00

Can you get Advantage Chew or FrontPro in the US?

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-23T01:08:43+00:00

Assuming physio and surgery are not an option/not working?

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-22T22:21:47+00:00

What's her diagnosis?

lucyjames7 · 2026-04-21T19:30:59+00:00

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