Leo ended up at the vet yesterday after peeing on the floor. He had some (but not complete) blockage in his urinary track. They catheterized him and kept him over night, and diagnosed him with struvite crystals. Today, he urinated on his own, but didn't empty his bladder all the way, so they're going to keep him for another night to make sure he's okay before he comes home. (I stopped by to see him, and he is *most* unhappy - mostly due to a yappy dog nearby!, but was full of lovies for me!
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My cats eat Wellness wet and dry. I know Wellness has a low magnesium level, and it contains cranberries. The vet suggested thinking about switching to Hill's c/d, which I don't think is as good of a food, and I'm skeptical of his recommendation since they sell it!
I've already searched the forums and read some previous threads about crystals. I'm looking for opinions on what you have done/ would do about food if it was your cat. Would you keep them on Wellness, switch to Hill's c/d, or something else?
I'm also planning on looking into buying a water "fountain" for them (in addition to the bowl, and multiple cups of water they have access to) to encourage him to drink more.
TIA for your advice!
My cats eat Wellness wet and dry. I know Wellness has a low magnesium level, and it contains cranberries. The vet suggested thinking about switching to Hill's c/d, which I don't think is as good of a food, and I'm skeptical of his recommendation since they sell it!
I've already searched the forums and read some previous threads about crystals. I'm looking for opinions on what you have done/ would do about food if it was your cat. Would you keep them on Wellness, switch to Hill's c/d, or something else?
I'm also planning on looking into buying a water "fountain" for them (in addition to the bowl, and multiple cups of water they have access to) to encourage him to drink more.
TIA for your advice!