Hi everyone,
Brillo is having some issues. About 2 weeks ago, she (and we're 99% sure it's her as the urine has no "boy smell" at all) peed on a baking sheet on the kitchen counter. I drew the urine up in a sterile syringe and had it tested at the vet's, who said the pH was 8.5, and the urine contained leukocytes and struvite crystals. Brillo was given a course of cephalaxin and I was told if she didn't improve, to bring her back in.
Well, today is day 10 of treatment, and she once again provided a sample on the kitchen counter. I took it in and they called me back a few minutes ago and said there is no improvement. They recommended a different antibiotic, x-rays if she doesn't improve and CD diet for life! UGH!
Brillo has eaten a combo of TOTW kibble in the morning and raw diet in the evening since I've had her (over two years). I have changed her to 100% raw, and have added extra water to her food each feeding. Of course my vet is not supportive of the raw diet (they push Science Diet). I talked to the woman I order my raw food making supplies from, and she recommended I get a second opinion or simply continue to feed the raw, use the new antibiotic, and see what happens.
Brillo is not showing any signs of discomfort. She is not a "frequent flyer" with the litter box. The urine I've collected has been clear and yellow, with no blood or bad odor. She is not licking her vulvar area, and the urine puddles she does provide are full bladders full. It's all very confusing. As a side note, neither of the boys show any signs of infection either.
At this point, I am leaning toward using the new antibiotic, but "soldiering on" with the homemade raw diet at this point. If she provides me a new sample, or shows any sign of discomfort, I will take her for a second opinion across town. Does this sound reasonable? I really abhor the thought of using the CD, as I did with my first kitty, Hannah, and she never seemed as healthy thereafter.
Any other suggestions or experiences anyone would like to share?
Thanks for reading,
C
Brillo is having some issues. About 2 weeks ago, she (and we're 99% sure it's her as the urine has no "boy smell" at all) peed on a baking sheet on the kitchen counter. I drew the urine up in a sterile syringe and had it tested at the vet's, who said the pH was 8.5, and the urine contained leukocytes and struvite crystals. Brillo was given a course of cephalaxin and I was told if she didn't improve, to bring her back in.
Well, today is day 10 of treatment, and she once again provided a sample on the kitchen counter. I took it in and they called me back a few minutes ago and said there is no improvement. They recommended a different antibiotic, x-rays if she doesn't improve and CD diet for life! UGH!
Brillo has eaten a combo of TOTW kibble in the morning and raw diet in the evening since I've had her (over two years). I have changed her to 100% raw, and have added extra water to her food each feeding. Of course my vet is not supportive of the raw diet (they push Science Diet). I talked to the woman I order my raw food making supplies from, and she recommended I get a second opinion or simply continue to feed the raw, use the new antibiotic, and see what happens.
Brillo is not showing any signs of discomfort. She is not a "frequent flyer" with the litter box. The urine I've collected has been clear and yellow, with no blood or bad odor. She is not licking her vulvar area, and the urine puddles she does provide are full bladders full. It's all very confusing. As a side note, neither of the boys show any signs of infection either.
At this point, I am leaning toward using the new antibiotic, but "soldiering on" with the homemade raw diet at this point. If she provides me a new sample, or shows any sign of discomfort, I will take her for a second opinion across town. Does this sound reasonable? I really abhor the thought of using the CD, as I did with my first kitty, Hannah, and she never seemed as healthy thereafter.
Any other suggestions or experiences anyone would like to share?
Thanks for reading,
C
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