Question about possible UTI

sicycat · Mar 6, 2007

Originally Posted by squirtle

We went ahead with the shots because Dori wasn't running a fever.

The bad news is that she has to go back to spend the day tomorrow. The vet wants to do a urinalysis on her. She weighs 11.5 pounds, which shocked me. The vet said she has a very small bladder for a kitty, and especially one who has a belly. Dori really doesn't look overweight, but for her small frame she really is. Anyway, she suspects she has crystals in her bladder which would only get worse without treatment.

I have to drop her off at 7:30 and if she has gone by lunchtime I can pick her up then... if not then I have to wait longer and if she doesn't go by the end of the day they will do a cystocentesis.

I hate the thought of leaving her in the morning

Did they not try to do the cysto while you were there?

It sucks that you have to leave her, but I guess you have no choice.
I would try to get her in her carrier before she urinates in the morning and ask them to try the cysto right before lunch so that you can come pick her up. She HAS to have pee in her bladder after 4 hours.

dawnofsierra · Mar 6, 2007

You know how Sierra almost always has urine obtained via cysto, Tanya? Even with her hysterics at the Vet, when we manage to get all of her labs with her fully alert, she doesn't even flinch to the this one. Even last week at the horrible appt, he managed to draw urine with no problem. I rather believe this is the best way to do a UA because it's the cleanest and most reliable where as if she goes in the box with that special litter or whatever they plan to use, it could stand the chance of picking up bacteria, debris, or something and potentially throw off the results. Sierra's alternate means of offering a sample is to kindly place it all over the exam table for our convenience...I have been concerned in the past exactly how accurate those results have been. Dori's Dr will use a small needle, feel her bladder to see if she has enough urine for a sample, and simply put the needle in (that will hurt you way more than Dori!) and draw out her urine. It's that quick and simple!

I'm so sorry she's going to need to spend the entire morning there, how stressful for you both! You'll be thinking of nothing else the entire first half of the day. It would be nice if they could do the cysto straight off and you could take her home before work. Although they may think it will, the office won't shut down if you're a few minutes behind for a good reason.

Enjoy your little trip to have a visit in the morning, Dori! Perhaps you'll make some new friends!

squirtle · Mar 6, 2007

I forgot to mention, and sorry guys because this would have helped before the replies, but the vet said trying to find her bladder wouldbe looking for a needle in a hay stack and thats why she didn't want to do the cystocentesis first... She said that was the last resort tomorrow

Sarah, she didn't mention anything about her bladder being inflammed or that she was holding urine.
She managed to pee all over the seat of my car (the back rest area) while she was in her carrier on the way there... so her bladder was empty when we arrived.
We will talk more about her weight loss when I arrive to pick her up tomorrow and get the results of the UA.
I just hate leaving her

sicycat · Mar 6, 2007

Originally Posted by squirtle

I forgot to mention, and sorry guys because this would have helped before the replies, but the vet said trying to find her bladder wouldbe looking for a needle in a hay stack and thats why she didn't want to do the cystocentesis first... She said that was the last resort tomorrow

Wow I have never heard of that. She must have a super small bladder, or the vets are slightly challanged (no offense). When Zoey's bladder feels small they do a quick ultrasound to find the urine, maybe you could suggest that?

squirtle · Mar 6, 2007

Originally Posted by Sicycat

Wow I have never heard of that. She must have a super small bladder, or the vets are slightly challanged (no offense). When Zoey's bladder feels small they do a quick ultrasound to find the urine, maybe you could suggest that?

She said her bladder is the size of a grape

She said that was very small, and with Dori having gained a little over 2 pounds it didn't help. An ultasound is a great idea. Thank you for thinking of it... I will mention it in the morning. I will feel much better if I can at least get her at lunch time.

Does all of this sound odd? With all of the trouble I have had with vets dealing with Brody I find it hard to trust them 100%...

dawnofsierra · Mar 6, 2007

We sure do find ourselves doubting our Vets alot lately, don't we. A cat's bladder is about the size of a walnut when empty. I would wonder if Dori's Dr meant it was the size of a grape right then as opposed to meaning it's abnormally small as a flaw of some sort.

You're going to do great, Dori! Now if we can just keep your Mommy calm all morning

sicycat · Mar 6, 2007

Wow I didnt think cats bladders were that small. Zoey will sometimes only pee once a day! I figured she had a huge bladder lol. Saki pees at least twice a day.

Well I hope everything works out, we will be thinking about you and Dori

jean44 · Mar 6, 2007

More healing vibes for Dori. I hope she is able to urinate or that the vet is able to do the cystocentesis. Calming hugs to you for leaving Dori at the vet's office.

squirtle · Mar 7, 2007

Thank you everyone for the vibes, hugs, and for listening

I dropped her off this morning. I brought the t-shirt with me that I wore to sleep in hoping it would help keep Dori calm, but they said they couldn't allow her to have it in the kennel with her because she may urinate on it instead of the litter box w/ the non-absorbant litter. Poor baby

I hope she is ok and understands I only left her so they can help her feel better.

sharky · Mar 7, 2007

Dori your going to be okay and then you can make Mom okay too....

squirtle · Mar 7, 2007

I just called to check on her... She hasn't peed yet, and the vet wants to do the cystcentesis as last resort, so I can't pick her up until later this afternoon when I get off work. When they transferred me to the back where she is, I heard meowing in the background

sicycat · Mar 7, 2007

I hope they are able to get some urine

laureen227 · Mar 7, 2007

Originally Posted by Sicycat

Wow I have never heard of that. She must have a super small bladder, or the vets are slightly challanged (no offense). When Zoey's bladder feels small they do a quick ultrasound to find the urine, maybe you could suggest that?

when i took Pixel in that time she tried to pee on my head... they did an ultrasound 1st, then told me the bladder was empty so they wouldn't do the cysto. they just gave me the clavamox.

jcat · Mar 7, 2007

Originally Posted by squirtle

I just called to check on her... She hasn't peed yet, and the vet wants to do the cystcentesis as last resort, so I can't pick her up until later this afternoon when I get off work. When they transferred me to the back where she is, I heard meowing in the background

Poor Dori. She must be very unhappy having to spend the day there. that the results are good.

squirtle · Mar 7, 2007

I picked DOri up from the vet and she was completely drenched in urine, head to toe. How can I get her face and head cleaned up??? I washed her in the sink with Dawn because I had nothing else but Brody's shampoo.

She is so stressed out and upset I don't know what to do

I couldn't get everything because I was getting clawed up. Her head area and tummy area are still covered in her urine

gingersmom · Mar 7, 2007

I wish I could help you...

Just wanted to say that just a couple of weeks ago Ferris peed all over himself in the carrier on the way IN to the vet, and I can't wash him because he won't let me, so I just left him alone, and he cleaned himself up and no longer smells like stale pee.

I know this because I am now allowed to kiss him on the head.

sicycat · Mar 7, 2007

What??? How the heck did that happen? Did they say anything about it??
Man the more I hear about your vet the more it would make me want to find a new one! I hope they at least got a urine sample after all that.

(sorry I dont know the answer to your question.)

squirtle · Mar 7, 2007

Ok, I think I need to calm down. I can't tell you how upset I am. When I say she was drenched, I mean drenched. There is no way this could have been from one accident in the carrier. No way. Ijust want to get this off of her and calm her down. Maybe her being covered like that bothers me more than her, I just want her to be comfortable.

sar · Mar 7, 2007

Originally Posted by Sicycat

What??? How the heck did that happen? Did they say anything about it??
Man the more I hear about your vet the more it would make me want to find a new one! I hope they at least got a urine sample after all that.

(sorry I dont know the answer to your question.)

Tanya, I have to agree with this!

When Tibby makes a mess in his carrier, I wipe him down with a damp flannel (face cloth) and get as much residue off as possible - rinsing the cloth between wipes. It's a lot less stressful for everyone that actually washing them, but you do have to keep them confined so that you can follow them closely to get a swipe with the cloth.

Poor Dori and poor you

goldenkitty45 · Mar 7, 2007

I would take a warm washcloth and just a tiny bit of soap and carefully wipe her face off (careful around the eyes). Then rinse out the cloth and keep wiping her face.

Do the same for her tummy (you should have gotten the tummy when you did the rest of her.

Poor Dori - I would REALLY find another vet. I agree with you; no way could she have done that all herself! What kind of place is this vet's?

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