Adalie
Lairian
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- Jan 1, 2018
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Last Saturday our sweet Atticus was frantically trying to pee but couldn't. We immediately took him to the vet where they emptied his bladder and tried to massage the blockage out by hand. Unfortunately, this did not work. We transferred him to a 24-hour vet and had a catheter put in. Three catheters later he was still unable to urinate on his own. He had to undergo a perineal urethrostomy. When the vet opened him up, he found a severe infection, most likely from one of the catheters. He told us he almost called us and said there was nothing he could do but after 3 hours he had finished the surgery. Now Atticus is at very high risk of multiple things going wrong, because of the lack of tissue that was there to work with. We appreciate any good juju you can send our way.
I really wanted to post to give kitty parents ways to avoid this happening, as it is relatively common for male cats to become blocked. The most important thing is making sure your kitty is taking in as much water as possible. Wet food is the most effective way to do this. We also purchased a pet fountain that encourages cats to drink more. Most important is to take your cat to the vet IMMEDIATELY if you notice they cannot pee or are straining to pee. Without treatment, the kidneys can fail and be fatal. Keep your cats hydrated and know when to seek vet care.
I really wanted to post to give kitty parents ways to avoid this happening, as it is relatively common for male cats to become blocked. The most important thing is making sure your kitty is taking in as much water as possible. Wet food is the most effective way to do this. We also purchased a pet fountain that encourages cats to drink more. Most important is to take your cat to the vet IMMEDIATELY if you notice they cannot pee or are straining to pee. Without treatment, the kidneys can fail and be fatal. Keep your cats hydrated and know when to seek vet care.
