My cat Jasper was treated for a urinary blockage about 2 weeks ago. The catheter was kept in for 4 days and we were able to take him home on the 5th day. It has been very stressful since he has come home with multiple episodes of me questioning if he could urinate. After countless trips to the vet, it was found he was still capable of urinating, but appeared to be holding it. During one vet trip he went right into their litter and peed (something he was refusing to do at home, he had been mostly peeing outside the box).
I went out and got a different litter and that seemed to entice him to urinate more often and always in the box.
He was sent home on Buprenorphine and Prazosin, which he just finished yesterday morning. He was doing great and his progress was astounding up until this morning. This am he refused his breakfast and started peeing all over the house. The volume of pee was something we haven't seen since he first got home from the hospital, and he had received tons of subcutaneous fluids. His "peeing fit" went on for about 2 hours. He was producing urine this entire time,but towards the end started showing signs of pain (panting).
After a conversation with my vet, they suggested putting him back on the Buprenorphine and seeing if that helps.
I know the fact that he is peeing is a great thing, but I am so confused as to why it feels like he is digressing.
If anyone has some experience in this, I would really appreciate your input as I am losing my mind over this.
TIA
I went out and got a different litter and that seemed to entice him to urinate more often and always in the box.
He was sent home on Buprenorphine and Prazosin, which he just finished yesterday morning. He was doing great and his progress was astounding up until this morning. This am he refused his breakfast and started peeing all over the house. The volume of pee was something we haven't seen since he first got home from the hospital, and he had received tons of subcutaneous fluids. His "peeing fit" went on for about 2 hours. He was producing urine this entire time,but towards the end started showing signs of pain (panting).
After a conversation with my vet, they suggested putting him back on the Buprenorphine and seeing if that helps.
I know the fact that he is peeing is a great thing, but I am so confused as to why it feels like he is digressing.
If anyone has some experience in this, I would really appreciate your input as I am losing my mind over this.
TIA