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NRaleighLiberal

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4. We nearly lost our Kip (big male Maine Coon rescue) to a blocked urethra.

Reply to Bryn (Original post)

Sat Jun 15, 2013, 08:27 PM

Jun 2013

We think it was food-related; the vet said no guarantees it won't happen again, but so far so good - he is now on Science Diet adult indoor, and had been trouble free for over a year.

Scary stuff, and dangerous....here's hoping Thor remains healthy and happy for a full, wonderful life!

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My male kitty had blocked urinary [View all] Bryn Jun 2013 OP

I am so glad for you and your kitty RILib Jun 2013 #1

I have had different experiences with different cats. MadrasT Jun 2013 #2

My poor baby, Lester, suffered from a blockage. avebury Jun 2013 #3

We nearly lost our Kip (big male Maine Coon rescue) to a blocked urethra. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2013 #4

My Monster had the operation when he was 3 or 4 years old. I watched applegrove Jun 2013 #5

Bryn Bertha Venation Jun 2013 #6

Cost me $2,000 to save my Milo twice and it was worth it. hrmjustin Jun 2013 #7

Thor is doing ok so far Bryn Jun 2013 #8