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The Velveteen Ocelot

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22. I'm glad you were able to find a vet and that your cat will be OK.

Reply to Arcanetrance (Reply #20)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 08:06 PM

Jul 2013

Dry cat food is often the culprit, along with the specific pH of the food. I learned (the hard way) that it's really important that cats with a susceptibility to this problem get plenty of water, both in their diets and to drink. I now feed mine canned prescription food specifically for cats with this problem. You might not need to go to those lengths, but after three trips to the emergency vet we concluded this was a chronic thing with this cat and he'd have to stick to the prescription cat food. Chances are your cat will be fine on a diet of good-quality canned food and lots of water.

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TWO DUers NEED HELP -- in the form of information/guidance, for now [View all] OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 OP

I'm not familiar with Houston or Ohio... Wait Wut Jul 2013 #1

Thank you, Wait Wut... OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #3

Cat not able to urinate is a life and death emergency... Get him somewhere without delay hlthe2b Jul 2013 #2

I know...I hate that I'm physically so far away... OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #4

If you have a way to contact them... just tell them to get the cat to the closest vet... hlthe2b Jul 2013 #5

Agreed, get kitty to a vet - any vet - ASAP! Triana Jul 2013 #15

Yep, he's on his way to the vet right now, I believe. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #16

I'd like to help, signed up for Wishadoo The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2013 #6

No contributions involved yet... OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #7

The cat is mine and I finally got a vet to work with me a VCA animal hospital is allowing me to pay Arcanetrance Jul 2013 #8

GREAT!!! As I said in email, keep me posted!!! OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #9

That's a good price for a basic exam! kentauros Jul 2013 #11

Oh, good, I was worried about your cat. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2013 #12

Wonderful news! TexasTowelie Jul 2013 #13

Welcome to Houston Arcanetrance- lavenderdiva Jul 2013 #18

I just looked this up in the Houston Press "Best Of" section: kentauros Jul 2013 #10

K&R for exposure! JNelson6563 Jul 2013 #14

Glad to hear the kitty is getting vet care. sunwyn Jul 2013 #17

Just in time, Hooray! Northerner Jul 2013 #19

Update on my cat Arcanetrance Jul 2013 #20

phew! So glad you got help in time!!! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #21

I'm glad you were able to find a vet and that your cat will be OK. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2013 #22

So glad you got attention ASAP. Thanks for the report... OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #24

Veterinary Bills Financial Assistance links lavenderdiva Jul 2013 #26

Regarding kitty not peeing. Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #23

See above: cat is at the vet and will be OK. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2013 #25

Good to know since we just acquired a male kitten Ms. Toad Jul 2013 #27