RE: OT - Smoky's bladder

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

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That's great, Barb. We need more awesome vets. And...sounds like news is good re Smoky! Kerry

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb Moermond
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 1:57 PM
To: felvtalk@vlists.net
Subject: RE: OT - Smoky's bladder

My vet is awesome, she asked how many doses I wanted and because the buprenex costs $8 a dose we also talked about a fentanyl patch and we're going to do that this afternoon and hope that he will leave the patch alone.  The culture was insignificant and she's thinking it's an interstitial cystitis and we just have to keep him comfortable- he had a couple of piddles last night that had more volume and NO blood - he has had blood since, but he's comfy while drugged.

"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>>>I'm going to strongly suggest that the vet give me more and more <<<

I certainly hope he gives you the meds you want for Smoky, Barb, and you're not forced to do a grab 'n' run. Sounds like the drugs are giving him a HUGE amount of comfort. That's so good to hear. Sending out lots of cyberhugs and positive vibes for Smoky (and beaming strong suggestion that vet plays ball).

Good luck & take care, Kerry

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb Moermond
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 12:19 PM
To: felvtalk@vlists.net
Subject: Re: OT - Smoky's bladder

Smoky had a very good night - he climbed up into the "crow's nest" (top bowl on large cat tree) in the living room and seemed very comfortable and during the wee hours he came to me in bed and was kneading me - hasn't done THAT in several days!  At one point, he gave me the strongest leg rub he's ever given and on the return rub, he stopped and leaned into my leg and curled his neck/head around it and was just leaning into me... aaawwwwwww

But by the time I got up, his meds had worn off and he was VERY uncomfortable - frequent trips between box and pads and a lot of straining and very little coming out.  I started the pain medicine - it's a liquid in an oral syringe, but had problems holding on to him as my left hand is in a cast.  So I just put out their breakfast and let him eat a few minutes before snagging him (gently) and medicating him.  Half an hour later, he was completely passed out on the floor in the hallway.  Later, he wanted lovin' - at least 20 straight minutes of very firm cheek and behind the ear scritches.  He was leaning VERY hard into my fingers.  But the medicine really helps him and since I only have one more dose of the buprenex, I'm going to strongly suggest that the vet give me more and more acepromezine so we can get through the weekend with him comfortable - I'm not going to have him be that uncomfortable if I can help it.  heh, the buprenex is ! ! ~$8 a dose...  but for a few days, I don't care at all, I'll spend what I need to keep Smoky comfortable.  And I have to say that I'm very proud of Bandit - he is being very good about not picking on his brother and he's even spending more time w/Smoky than with me, which is not usual, but I'm glad.

Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I'm glad to hear Smoky's home and resting comfortably. It sounds like
you're all set, at least for tonight. I hear you on the cost for special
food. And oh, my, my the vet bills! Let's pray for something that will
be easily treated and clear up quick. Go snuggle in someplace comfy
yourself.
Nina

Barb Moermond wrote:

> yep, found them at a pet store - got some disposable ones and also a
> washable anti-bacterial one. went back to the vet and got more of the
> prescription urinary food (royal canin s/o made by waltham) and some
> pain medicine for Smoky - buprenex. he seems pretty comfortable now -
> he napped while I was out running errands:) good to see him
> sleeping. they also said I could increase his dose of acepromezine
> (anti-spasmotic, for bladder and urethra) to 1/2 tab 2x day from 1/4
! ! > 2x day - so I split the rest of the pills and stuck them into
> gelcaps. so far so good. should have results from the culture
> tomorrow - it'll be interesting to see .... I'm hoping it's a simple
> infection... my poor baby:( but he's comfortably drugged and his
> appetite is fabulous and thank the gods that he likes the new
> prescription food!! I'm fated (probably like a lot of you guys) to
> have kitties w/weird problems - this food is v. pricey: $1.20 per 5.8!
> oz can and 9.85 for a 2.5lb bag of dry...... they eat better
> than I do. although, since I got married to a cook, things have been
> better on my menu:D
>
> will keep you guys posted - thanks for the vibes and please keep them
> coming!!!!
>
> */[EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/5/2005 2:14:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> You should! ! find puppy pads in any fairly large pet store.
> They're used to
> paper train puppies. In a pinch, you can always use large baby
> diapers...same sort of thing as puppy pads except the puppy
> pads lie
> completely flat when you open them....
>
> You can also get them in the incontinence aisle of most retailers...
>
> Lisa
> and fur-brats
> Akira--FeLV miracle baby www.geocities.com/anzajaguar
>
> Indy-- Truley Indian Jones as a cat..FEARLESS
> Lance- Mini wire haired dashchund
> Bow-Tie- 2yr old (ssshhhh he doesnt know he is 15 :) ) jack russel
> cross
> Bennie Bird-- Vampire cockatiel
> Anza-- sexist Senegal parrot..deffinantly a ladies bird :)
>
>
>
> Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito
>
> "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely
> living his life, doin! ! g what pleases him, and making me smile."
> - Anonymous
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Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito

"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."
- Anonymous

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