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my cat wouldn’t pee after an op that she wasn’t allowed out from, I pointed out that she’d refused a litter tray 6/7 years earlier and point blank refused to use it. They said she’d go when she was desperate ! They didn’t know my stubborn Sod ! 4 days later back at the vets and they said we will make her pee, I imagined a catheter or something like that but no. They basically squeezed her so bloody hard she started peeing (and peeing and peeing!) she wasn’t a vocal cat but howled all the way home, once home I took the collar off and opened the cat flap, I decided !!!!!! the vets.
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Your cat was a stubborn cuss, @dawnybabes! It's amazing how long they can hold out.
@Sun_Addict, when 2 of our past cats needed their pee testing, we were given a bag of those plastic granules that look like cat litter but don't absorb anything. Cat pees in tray, easy to remove a syringe of pee & get it into a sample pot for the vet. I still have a bag of the granules in the cat cupboard after one of the vets told me they 'don't always supply them'.
2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!2 -
I was offered those @foxgloves but the vet said the results aren't always reliable and she may have to end up having it extracted anyway so I decided to go straight for it.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪3 -
For those wondering, this is what she's having done:
What is cystocentesis?
Cystocentesis is a routine veterinary procedure with the use of a needle and syringe that is inserted through the abdominal wall to obtain uncontaminated urine directly from the bladder. This provides the veterinarian with a sterile urine sample for evaluation.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪3 -
Morning all, happy Friday.
WFH again today so a nice relaxed start to the day. I'm only working until 1pm as it's the dog's turn at the vets today, only for an annual check up and booster.
I seem to always be either at the vets or hospital just lately!
This weekend I'm hoping to make a start on Project Pantry. Before I can do anything else I need to empty the cupboard of doom and find new homes for the contents. This isn't going to be a 5 minute job. Then I plan to give the cupboard a good clean and a lick of paint before moving store cupboard items into it. This will free up two cupboards in the kitchen so some of the items from the cupboard can move to those.
I need to source a local handyman to sort out the lights in the bathroom before they all go. The electrician never got back to me. It will be good to get the number of a good handyman as I have a few niggly little jobs that need doing.
I also need to book in a professional carpet cleaner to clean the stairs and landing carpet. The carpet cleaner I have is brilliant but I think it needs a really thorough deep clean, especially after all the recent plastering and painting.
The above three are the main goals for October.
Today's exercise is another short yoga session, Zumba later this morning and walking to/from the retail park where the vets is.
It didn't end up a NSD yesterday as I ordered the MnS beauty advent calendar. It had 20% off then I had £9 in vouchers so that took a good portion off the price. I buy one every year and am always pleased with them. Most of the contents are things I use, the odd couple get re-gifted.
Today will definitely not be a NSD. Although the dog's check up/booster is included in her pet plan I need to buy a prescription for her medication and then buy the tablets online. While we're at the retail park I want to go to BnM and Mr M. I'm taking back a tin of unopened paint to BnQ so that will be £22 back.
Tonight's dinner is leftover cauliflower korma. This was the first recipe I've tried from the new PON book and it's very tasty indeed.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪3 -
That's interesting info, @Sun_Addict, as I've had cat friends for ages & have never heard of it before. Re the plastic granules, yes, we were told we'd need to use a thoroughly clean litter tray for the most reliable results & to get the syringe in there quickly!
2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!1 -
The vet also pointed out as we have two cats I'd have to make sure it was the right cat using the litter tray.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪2 -
Good point!
2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!1 -
Stripey cat thinks indoor loos are unhygienic and objects to the litter tray on principle, so I hope I never have to collect a sample from her! On the other hand, if you can train your cat to use the people loo… https://www.facebook.com/reel/1043524775352804
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@greenbee one of my mums cats used to wee in the bathroom sink and park his bum over the plug hole 🤣
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪3
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