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FLUTD is frustrating -my cat blocked and had the catheter inserted, overnight stay at the ER vet-when I brought him home he was on antibiotics, pain meds and some sort anti-inflammatory drug as well, the meds lasted for two weeks, he would pee multiple times a day but only little tiny amounts, I added two cat fountains, and found that he loved to drink water out of the water bottle cap. This was time consuming as I had to sit on the floor to keep refilling the cap but he was drinking lots of water. I think it was about 4-6 weeks before he started to pee normal and act normal.
I have read many articles on FLUTD and I can't emphasize enough that it seems to be different for each cat that has it. There is no ONE right answer to your problem, which I thought was frustrating! My vet also said stress is the underlying issue here.
I feed him Royal Canine SO-which dissolved the crystals within 24 hours after starting him on it. He has been fine ever since!
I personally think it's the food that alters the PH and plenty of water-this is the key to managing FLUTD. RC SO actually makes the cat thirsty so they drink much much more. I don't know about other foods as this was the first we tried him on and he loved it. So I didn't have to try a bunch of different brands. I know other people have to try several before they find one that works.
It can be very expensive-I feel your pain. But it does take awhile for the cat to "heal" from the procedure and get back to normal. You will find the right food or combination of food and supplements. It just takes time.
I have read many articles on FLUTD and I can't emphasize enough that it seems to be different for each cat that has it. There is no ONE right answer to your problem, which I thought was frustrating! My vet also said stress is the underlying issue here.
I feed him Royal Canine SO-which dissolved the crystals within 24 hours after starting him on it. He has been fine ever since!
I personally think it's the food that alters the PH and plenty of water-this is the key to managing FLUTD. RC SO actually makes the cat thirsty so they drink much much more. I don't know about other foods as this was the first we tried him on and he loved it. So I didn't have to try a bunch of different brands. I know other people have to try several before they find one that works.
It can be very expensive-I feel your pain. But it does take awhile for the cat to "heal" from the procedure and get back to normal. You will find the right food or combination of food and supplements. It just takes time.