Sebastian Concerns

Just came in from the vet.

When I went to bed last night, I found a huge pee spot where Seb had been lying yesterday. He rarely ever misses the box, so I know he had to be feeling lousy.

When at the vet, I was explaining his history of bone spur, etc and petting Seb. When I touched one spot on his spine he went kitty blender on me. My hand is a bit thrashed but at least we know his spine was tender Seems like he probably twisted it while acting like a kitten with Daphne.

The vet wasn't sure about a UTI. He gave me antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for his back. Wants to see him again in 4 or so days to see how he is feeling.

I really need to find a way to make climbing and getting down easier for him. I could take some of my storage boxes and create a step system that way until I get shelving.

Not sure how to convince him he is really a 60+ year old guy and not a kid.

Thanks to all of you for your vibes and good thoughts. Those and the anti-inflammatories will help a lot.

On a side note, does Nature's Miracle work on mattresses?

I have been waiting to hear about Seb, too! Thank God he can get some kind of relief soon.

When will the vet know about a UTI? Because it very well could be that, too.

I will continue to keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers~

He didn't do any tests for UTI. Just the antibiotics and told me to keep an eye on him and see how he does. I will watch to see how his litter habits are and if he is avoiding the box. Vet seems to think it was his back but gave antibiotics just in case.

I was researching UTI on the internet. Looks like if I watch him closely I should be able to tell, right? Or should I have the vet run tests right now? Maybe this evening after the anti-inflammitory has done its work, I'll be able to tell more.

You are all so sweet! Sorry it took so long. Pacific time is too far behind you

While a UTI is nothing to mess around with, I don't think that's it from reading your description of Seb's behavior.

The huge pee stain would be unlikely. Massive volume is something that I pray for in a UTI prone cat...that's usually an indication that the plumbing is working. I think it's likely that he just did not want to get up. Precious did that when she had a virus a few weeks ago.

A decreased pee volume, increased trips to the box or attempts to pee, and general nervousness (carpet sniffing especially) would be the first signs. Later signs would be not using the box, dribbling, straining, possibly bloody urine, and frequent butt licking. Extremely bad signs are all of the above in addition to lethargy.

If he happens to do it again but on a smooth surface you can suck it up with a syringe and take it to the vet to be tested.

I hope Seb starts feeling better soon.

I hope he's feeling better soon. Making steps sounds like a very good idea. Even a small stepladder or two might help. There are fairly inexpensive metal and rubber ones with 2 or 3 steps at most DYI stores.

Thanks for the info and the ideas.

This morning he is pretty much the same. He moved around a bit last night, but seems to just choose a place and park himself there.

He did crawl into bed with me last night, wanted to be very close to my face. So we fell asleep nose to nose.

I called the vet last night to ask when I should see improvement. He said within a couple of days - to give the anti-inflammitories time to work. Said that if he responds to this treatment but still seems stiff he wants to give him glucosamine for arthritis. Is this a standard treatment?

He is eating, haven't seen him drink or use the litter box. I'll hear him in the box but by the time I get there he is finished No more accidents, that I have found anyway.

He is very alert, though. Watches me and Daphne and responds to sounds around him. Right now he is lying in the middle of the floor grooming himself a bit. Oops, now stretched out on his side. It will be hot here the next few days so he won't be moving much anyway.

I hope the meds do their job! Will give him another dose of each before I head out to work. Maybe he'll be better when I get home. Thanks guys!

I watched him used the box last night, he went pee and didn't seem to have any discomfort with it.

It is hot in our apartment today so none of us are moving much.

He has 2 more days of the ani-inflammitories. When I woke the first time this morning, he was lying on his bed which is about 2 feet off the floor. Next time I woke (was not going to get up at 6:30am ) he was lying beside me playing a bit with Daphne. Nothing too strenuous but still playing. He hasn't really played or been in his bed since Saturday.

He doesn't slink when he walks. Still moves more slowly than usual but his gait is normal.

Now, he is on the top of the bookcase I have made things a bit easier by repositioning a bit but if he felt as badly as he did, he would not be up there. So things are looking up I know it is due to all the TCS vibes. Thanks bunches

Here is a photo of Seb and Daphne on the bookcase, just taken. Sorry they are dark but I don't want to turn on lights.

He and Daphe look so sweet.

I hope he is feeling much better real soon.

Awwww what sweet sweet pics those are!

Im glad to hear Seb is already doing better. Continued vibes for him.

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