Here goes my first post-
My cat Moon is a one and a half year old rescue. (He's my first cat, so i've been trying to learn and be diligent/ attentive to him... but find myself so perplexed with this issue-
He has had three separate issues involving uti and crystals in his urine-
- While my vet wanted me to switch his food I have not switched to prescription urinary care and have instead just kept him on the weruva, (having read several forums on this site). He gets mostly wet food and gets nutrisca dry food sometimes in a food ball
- Since having the first issue involving his urine/ cryals he hasn't been drinking water... he use to drink out of my cups or his bowl- I have had to add water to his food knowing this is a problem for him. I've tried several other options meanwhile... fountains, cups around the house, sink, etc... but adding to his food seems to be the most reliable- (though am still trying to make him learn to drink out of a fountain because that seems best)
While his urinalysis came back fine this most recent time (just got the results over the phone) , his culture showed-for a second time- that his urine is positive for e-coli. There is also another bacteria found which I can't remember the name of right now- which I have been told is harder to treat- maybe starts with a c. Not sure what medication he will be on- which they have to order and I have to wait for. The last time he had a positive e-coli result he simply got a shot- am worried about this other bacteria that the vet said is more stubborn......
I'm worried that this bacterial infection seems to be recurring- and am unsure how to solve it or help him--
Any others who have dealt with this? Appreciate any comments or thoughts.
Thank you!
My cat Moon is a one and a half year old rescue. (He's my first cat, so i've been trying to learn and be diligent/ attentive to him... but find myself so perplexed with this issue-
He has had three separate issues involving uti and crystals in his urine-
- While my vet wanted me to switch his food I have not switched to prescription urinary care and have instead just kept him on the weruva, (having read several forums on this site). He gets mostly wet food and gets nutrisca dry food sometimes in a food ball
- Since having the first issue involving his urine/ cryals he hasn't been drinking water... he use to drink out of my cups or his bowl- I have had to add water to his food knowing this is a problem for him. I've tried several other options meanwhile... fountains, cups around the house, sink, etc... but adding to his food seems to be the most reliable- (though am still trying to make him learn to drink out of a fountain because that seems best)
While his urinalysis came back fine this most recent time (just got the results over the phone) , his culture showed-for a second time- that his urine is positive for e-coli. There is also another bacteria found which I can't remember the name of right now- which I have been told is harder to treat- maybe starts with a c. Not sure what medication he will be on- which they have to order and I have to wait for. The last time he had a positive e-coli result he simply got a shot- am worried about this other bacteria that the vet said is more stubborn......
I'm worried that this bacterial infection seems to be recurring- and am unsure how to solve it or help him--
Any others who have dealt with this? Appreciate any comments or thoughts.
Thank you!