My cat is back in the hospital. - Democratic Underground

Critters2

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Sat May-19-07 12:28 PM
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My cat is back in the hospital.

While I was washing dishes, he hopped up on the kitchen counter and peed--and there was blood in the urine. So, back to the vet. They're keeping him at least for the rest of the day, x-raying his bladder to look for stones, blood work, etc. He may come home this afternoon, maybe not.

They all know and love him now. The vet said that peeing right in front of me was a cry for help, and that he wasn't surprised, since he thinks Leon is "one smart cat".

So, now it's back to worrying about him.

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Wcross

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Sat May-19-07 01:06 PM
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1. My best wishes for Leon.

I hope it will turn out good for him.

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Critters2

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Sat May-19-07 01:07 PM
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2. Thanks. I'll keep you posted. nt

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Wcross

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Sat May-19-07 01:14 PM
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3. He has been checked for kidney problems?

My old girl Angel (a sweet old dog) was just diagnosed with kidney failure. That is one of the signs of advanced kidney failure. (I hope and pray it is not the case with Leon!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

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Critters2

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Sat May-19-07 01:21 PM
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6. I lost my Ari to crf in 2003, so I keep asking about kidney problems

and the vet keeps saying that's not it. They're supposed to do blood work today, and I'll specifically ask about BUN and creatinine levels.

Thanks!

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Brigid

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Sat May-19-07 01:17 PM
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4. Poor Leon.

Edited on Sat May-19-07 01:22 PM by Brigid

:( I hope things turn out OK for him.

My cat Hamlet died of kidney disease at age 13 a couple of years ago. I still miss him.

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Critters2

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Sat May-19-07 01:22 PM
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7. The vet says it's flutd, not crf, but I'm becoming skeptical. nt

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Brigid

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Sat May-19-07 01:35 PM
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8. Consider getting a second opinion . . .

Edited on Sat May-19-07 01:36 PM by Brigid

if your vet doesn't do BUN and creatinine tests. Has Leon been losing weight? Hamlet did. And toward the end, I also noticed that he had a distinct ammonia smell to him. But then, I knew what was going on because my vet had already done blood work on Hamlet because of his age.

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Haole Girl

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Sat May-19-07 01:18 PM
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5. Oh, no!

I hope he gets better soon! :hug:

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DeposeTheBoyKing

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Sat May-19-07 04:43 PM
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9. I'll keep your beastie in my thoughts

My late Ferg battled that stuff for years and ended up dying of old age at 19. Bless Leon's little heart!

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Whoa_Nelly

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Sat May-19-07 04:45 PM
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10. Leon IS one very smart cat

Glad he got your attention the way he did.

Holding good thoughts for your sweet baby. :hug:

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