Ritz has been diagnosed with a UTI. Originally the vet thought it was GI related and prescribed Flagyl, the last dose was July 1, the same day she again did the Litter Box Dance. And seven/ten days later, which is why the vet ordered a urine analysis (obtained at home).
Ritz started Baytril this morning. She is eating slightly less than usual, playing somewhat frantically, cuddling a bit more.
She is peeing in smaller amounts, but still peeing.
She has not defecated/pooped in the last 24 hours, even though I gave her a small amount of hairball treatment yesterday morning (before I had the results of the urine analysis). And, yes, if she doesn't poop by tomorrow, at a minimum, I'm calling the vet.
The specific gravity was 1.041
pH\t8.0 (HIGH)
Protein\t2.0 (HIGH)
WBC\t> 50
Bacteria: Rods > 100
Crystals: “None Seenâ€
In retrospect, the symptoms have been going on for almost six weeks. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m concerned/paranoid that Ritz has something else going on besides a UTI. Any thoughts, opinions, advice? How High are these High values.
Ritz is female, two years old; spade. Strictly indoors, rescued in December 2009.
Thanks.
Ritz started Baytril this morning. She is eating slightly less than usual, playing somewhat frantically, cuddling a bit more.
She is peeing in smaller amounts, but still peeing.
She has not defecated/pooped in the last 24 hours, even though I gave her a small amount of hairball treatment yesterday morning (before I had the results of the urine analysis). And, yes, if she doesn't poop by tomorrow, at a minimum, I'm calling the vet.
The specific gravity was 1.041
pH\t8.0 (HIGH)
Protein\t2.0 (HIGH)
WBC\t> 50
Bacteria: Rods > 100
Crystals: “None Seenâ€
In retrospect, the symptoms have been going on for almost six weeks. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m concerned/paranoid that Ritz has something else going on besides a UTI. Any thoughts, opinions, advice? How High are these High values.
Ritz is female, two years old; spade. Strictly indoors, rescued in December 2009.
Thanks.
