Young Cat with Kidney Crystals

superstylin

I'm also in the same boat and have had a nightmare over christmas with our little boy who has had to undergo a perieneal urethrostomy because of complete blockage (i.e. he had a new opening made from which to pee from that is wider than before). We had been away for 4 days, and was left with dry food to graze on (as well as normal wet meals). When we returned he had peed on our bed and overnight became unable to pee. So far it's resulted in a 2 grand vet bill.

He will be fed on completely wet food rather than prescription, as research on the net points to it being a problem with lack of moisture rather than the make up of dry food as previously thought (see catinfo.org). He will also receive cystaid which is a source of glucosamine to help line his bladder and prevent further inflammation, he has that twice a day now but hopefully we can take it back to once a day in the future. At the moment he's also on metacam painkiller/anti-inflammatory until everything is settled.

superstylin

memelalou wrote: »

Also our vet said neturing can reduce episodes

I'm surprised your vet advocated this, as I think neutering is actually a factor in the development of cystitis!

Lifestyle factors that increase risk
Obesity.
Neutering.
Low water consumption.
Feeding dry cat food.
Lack of exercise.
Living indoors.