I have a very friendly and affectionate male cat, courtesy of neighbors who had moved on.
A couple of days ago the cat seemed to growl at odd times and at nothing obvious (no cats, dogs other people etc.). Took him to the vet who determined that he has an inflamed bladder and could not readily urinate.
A catheter was inserted to help empty his bladder.
He was and still is fine in all other respects (eats, drinks, no vomiting, no diarrhea, normal temperature, no involvement in any known accidents, no injuries etc.)
Various tests and examinations (to minimize expense at this time, no X-Ray and no ultrasound have been done yet, although they may be done later if really necessary) indicated no infection, no crystals, no blood in the urine, no lumps or masses etc. He is currently being given medication such as antibiotics (precautionary), pain killers, and anti inflammatorys.
Based on the above findings, it was suggested by TWO vets that the more likely cause of the inflammation is/was due to stress. This may seem to be an accurate assessment.
The cat moved into the neighborhood two years ago with the previous owners. Shifting homes can be stressful. The neighbors took on a dog which the cat didn't like, which made the cat eventually come to my home. Some other neighbors cats used to have scuffles with him. He had ear mites which caused him to almost have fits at times!
All the above (potential) stress inducers have now gone. The neighbors and their dog have shifted. At least one of the other cats has gone. And the ear mites have been treated.
It was hoped that today the inflammation would have subsided but it is still quite apparent. One of the vets thought that the inflammation was caught early on, so a few more days rest is going to be needed together with the on going need of the catheter. It is hoped in a few days the inflammation will have at subsided to have the catheter removed and allow the cat to urinate normally and possibly allow him to come back home with on-going medication as required.
Anyone else experience similar issues? How long does it take for inflammation to subside? Other constructive comments?
A couple of days ago the cat seemed to growl at odd times and at nothing obvious (no cats, dogs other people etc.). Took him to the vet who determined that he has an inflamed bladder and could not readily urinate.
A catheter was inserted to help empty his bladder.
He was and still is fine in all other respects (eats, drinks, no vomiting, no diarrhea, normal temperature, no involvement in any known accidents, no injuries etc.)
Various tests and examinations (to minimize expense at this time, no X-Ray and no ultrasound have been done yet, although they may be done later if really necessary) indicated no infection, no crystals, no blood in the urine, no lumps or masses etc. He is currently being given medication such as antibiotics (precautionary), pain killers, and anti inflammatorys.
Based on the above findings, it was suggested by TWO vets that the more likely cause of the inflammation is/was due to stress. This may seem to be an accurate assessment.
The cat moved into the neighborhood two years ago with the previous owners. Shifting homes can be stressful. The neighbors took on a dog which the cat didn't like, which made the cat eventually come to my home. Some other neighbors cats used to have scuffles with him. He had ear mites which caused him to almost have fits at times!
All the above (potential) stress inducers have now gone. The neighbors and their dog have shifted. At least one of the other cats has gone. And the ear mites have been treated.
It was hoped that today the inflammation would have subsided but it is still quite apparent. One of the vets thought that the inflammation was caught early on, so a few more days rest is going to be needed together with the on going need of the catheter. It is hoped in a few days the inflammation will have at subsided to have the catheter removed and allow the cat to urinate normally and possibly allow him to come back home with on-going medication as required.
Anyone else experience similar issues? How long does it take for inflammation to subside? Other constructive comments?