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Hi, I have a cat about two years old. A little backgeound information: last year, he was completely blocked and was diagnosed with struvite crystals. He was in critical condition because he was also bleeding due to an infection his previous vet gave him from the first catheter. Our new vet catheterized him again to clear out the remaining crystals that the old vet didn't clear out and cleared the infection. Once all was done, the new vet strongly recommended a can a day of wet food, but since Mr.Butters didn't really like the wet food, she (the vet) said that dry food was satisfactory. He's been on dry food (urinary issue specific food, mostly c/d) with the occasional canned.
Two nights ago, I noticed that he peed only a small amount and that it was a little blood tinged. I checked again the next day and it was the same. I immediately switched him onto the wet urinary food. I've been monitoring him since.
Today, it seems like he's peeing in even smaller amounts and going to the litter box much more frequently as well as licking is area.
I think he may be partially blocked because there is still urine being expelled, but it is in small amounts. Other than the urine and the genital licking, he seems to be a happy, healthy cat.
My question is: will the wet food diet clear out any crystals that may be there, and if so, how long will it take? If not, will he need to be catheterized again? It was an extremely unpleasant experience for him last time so I would like to avoid it if at all possible.
Also, I am not against spending the money for a vet, despite the high cost. I just hope that the wet food diet can clear it out so that he does not need to be catheterized.
Two nights ago, I noticed that he peed only a small amount and that it was a little blood tinged. I checked again the next day and it was the same. I immediately switched him onto the wet urinary food. I've been monitoring him since.
Today, it seems like he's peeing in even smaller amounts and going to the litter box much more frequently as well as licking is area.
I think he may be partially blocked because there is still urine being expelled, but it is in small amounts. Other than the urine and the genital licking, he seems to be a happy, healthy cat.
My question is: will the wet food diet clear out any crystals that may be there, and if so, how long will it take? If not, will he need to be catheterized again? It was an extremely unpleasant experience for him last time so I would like to avoid it if at all possible.
Also, I am not against spending the money for a vet, despite the high cost. I just hope that the wet food diet can clear it out so that he does not need to be catheterized.