Felix is my two year old, male, domestic medium hair cat that just got back from the emergency vet for the second time in a month (issues always seem to pop up on Sundays when everything else is closed). The first time, he was diagnosed with a UTI, and he completed a full round of antibiotics. The second time, Felix had a urethral blockage, crystals in his urine, and another UTI. The vet fixed him up by inserting a catheter, removing the blockage, giving him fluids, prescribing antibiotics, etc. I will continue giving him the antibiotics for the next week and then follow up with my regular vet.
By the way, Felix has never had any major health concerns before this first episode. I feed him Wegman's brand grain-free dry food as well as a quarter can of Friskies canned food every night. The dry food is turkey variety, and I try to stick with turkey and cheese canned food because my other cat had some GI issues and I tried to eliminate common sources of protein to determine if it was an intolerance.
I'm posting in the hopes of getting some support and resources about these types of urinary issues. I know it is more common in male cats, and cats are more prone to subsequent issues after the initial episode. If anyone else has these issues, how often does your cat have episodes? What have you found that helps prevent further episodes? I love Felix to death and don't want him in pain. I also don't want to have to spend another $2000 on vet bills in a one month period. Any support or suggestions are welcome! (Obviously, I will also seek the advice of my regular vet at Felix's follow up appointment in a week.)
By the way, Felix has never had any major health concerns before this first episode. I feed him Wegman's brand grain-free dry food as well as a quarter can of Friskies canned food every night. The dry food is turkey variety, and I try to stick with turkey and cheese canned food because my other cat had some GI issues and I tried to eliminate common sources of protein to determine if it was an intolerance.
I'm posting in the hopes of getting some support and resources about these types of urinary issues. I know it is more common in male cats, and cats are more prone to subsequent issues after the initial episode. If anyone else has these issues, how often does your cat have episodes? What have you found that helps prevent further episodes? I love Felix to death and don't want him in pain. I also don't want to have to spend another $2000 on vet bills in a one month period. Any support or suggestions are welcome! (Obviously, I will also seek the advice of my regular vet at Felix's follow up appointment in a week.)