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Sometimes I wish I had "normal" cats, but then I remember that most cats aren't normal - at least from the human point of view.
Anywho - backstory. Jan 2008 I adopted an "unadoptable" kitty from the shelter - senior boy who had suspected ringworm (ended up being a bedsore from sleeping in his litterbox). I named him The Chairman Squishy Meow - know to "commoners" as Squishy. He was estimated to be about 15ish, maybe 18 years old.
He then developed chronic urinary issues - he sprayed - we put him on S/D in case there were crystals, he was pretty much peeing red/blood so they couldn't tell for sure if there were crystals on not. We did multiple x-rays. after a lot of vet visits & anti-biotics, he was given the all clear.
He is now on C/D & Purina ONE urinary mixed (3/4 C/D & 1/4 ONE). *knock on wood* we've been clear of any problems so long as he stays on the C/D - if he doesn't he's back to pissing blood. He is an outdoor/farm cat - he lives primarily in an enclosure attached to a shed.
Had him to the vet today, we've been battling ear issues. Panalog for an ear infection cleared it up, but only for a short time.
~We got a new ear ointment to try for 10-14 days.
~We found what is suspected to be a BB under his front right leg (in his "arm pit"). Probably from before I got him, he was picked up as a stray when he wound up at the shelter.
~He also needs a dental.
~Oh & his heart murmur is now a Grade 3.
Before we do a dental/put him under anesthesia, we need get this ear infection cleared.
If this new ointment doesn't work - what else can I try? I've considered the food aspect being an impact on him having ear infections, but I can't switch him off the C/D.
Is there anything I can do to lessen the risks of anesthesia for a dental when he has a heart murmur? (Doing pre-op bloodwork for sure due to his age).
How important would it be to remove the BB from under his arm? I'm concerned about how well an incision there would heal, but also concerned about the additional time he would have to be under anesthesia.
Here's a picture of my baby boy
http://s618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/whitecatlover/Cats/?action=view¤t=019-2.jpg
Anywho - backstory. Jan 2008 I adopted an "unadoptable" kitty from the shelter - senior boy who had suspected ringworm (ended up being a bedsore from sleeping in his litterbox). I named him The Chairman Squishy Meow - know to "commoners" as Squishy. He was estimated to be about 15ish, maybe 18 years old.
He then developed chronic urinary issues - he sprayed - we put him on S/D in case there were crystals, he was pretty much peeing red/blood so they couldn't tell for sure if there were crystals on not. We did multiple x-rays. after a lot of vet visits & anti-biotics, he was given the all clear.
He is now on C/D & Purina ONE urinary mixed (3/4 C/D & 1/4 ONE). *knock on wood* we've been clear of any problems so long as he stays on the C/D - if he doesn't he's back to pissing blood. He is an outdoor/farm cat - he lives primarily in an enclosure attached to a shed.
Had him to the vet today, we've been battling ear issues. Panalog for an ear infection cleared it up, but only for a short time.
~We got a new ear ointment to try for 10-14 days.
~We found what is suspected to be a BB under his front right leg (in his "arm pit"). Probably from before I got him, he was picked up as a stray when he wound up at the shelter.
~He also needs a dental.
~Oh & his heart murmur is now a Grade 3.
Before we do a dental/put him under anesthesia, we need get this ear infection cleared.
If this new ointment doesn't work - what else can I try? I've considered the food aspect being an impact on him having ear infections, but I can't switch him off the C/D.
Is there anything I can do to lessen the risks of anesthesia for a dental when he has a heart murmur? (Doing pre-op bloodwork for sure due to his age).
How important would it be to remove the BB from under his arm? I'm concerned about how well an incision there would heal, but also concerned about the additional time he would have to be under anesthesia.
Here's a picture of my baby boy
http://s618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/whitecatlover/Cats/?action=view¤t=019-2.jpg