We have a 4 year old male tabby that just spent the last 2 nights at our vet's office after having a urinary blockage with the crystals. We of course now learn that dry food is the enemy and we regret ever feeding it to him. His bladder was emptied and he spent the last 48 hours with a catheter.
Each call I made to check on Tiberius, once morning and once nightly, I was given the same answer: "his urine is very bloody and there is very little improvement. We still have him on fluids." That was also the same response I received this morning as well. They stated that they intended to keep him tonight as well. I asked them what our total was so far and mentioned that money is tight but his health is 100% of the most importance. She said to call for the PM update as normal.
I received an afternoon voicemail from them stating that he was doing really well and could go home today with food and not needing any medications. My stepdaughter went ahead and picked him up. He came home with a bag of Science Diet Urinary Care C/D, no paperwork with any aftercare instructions, or anything at all. She literally had to ask them if we had to watch out for anything and she specifically said eating, drinking, peeing and all they said was, "yes." That was it.
Behavior wise, he is still laying in an awkward position. His breathing is still a bit heavy. He continues to lick downstairs constantly. He is leaking consistently. He has positioned himself like he wants to pee but has leaked when he does so.
I feel completely unprepared for this and not sure what to look out for. Are these normal behaviors for what he has been through? How long should his breathing continue like this? When should we see a "normal" pee? Are there any warning signs we should look out for? I feel so bad for our little guy.
Each call I made to check on Tiberius, once morning and once nightly, I was given the same answer: "his urine is very bloody and there is very little improvement. We still have him on fluids." That was also the same response I received this morning as well. They stated that they intended to keep him tonight as well. I asked them what our total was so far and mentioned that money is tight but his health is 100% of the most importance. She said to call for the PM update as normal.
I received an afternoon voicemail from them stating that he was doing really well and could go home today with food and not needing any medications. My stepdaughter went ahead and picked him up. He came home with a bag of Science Diet Urinary Care C/D, no paperwork with any aftercare instructions, or anything at all. She literally had to ask them if we had to watch out for anything and she specifically said eating, drinking, peeing and all they said was, "yes." That was it.
Behavior wise, he is still laying in an awkward position. His breathing is still a bit heavy. He continues to lick downstairs constantly. He is leaking consistently. He has positioned himself like he wants to pee but has leaked when he does so.
I feel completely unprepared for this and not sure what to look out for. Are these normal behaviors for what he has been through? How long should his breathing continue like this? When should we see a "normal" pee? Are there any warning signs we should look out for? I feel so bad for our little guy.
