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Title: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 13:28:47 PM
He's having major wee problems as well  :'(

It started off with him going in his litter tray twice within a short time frame (first sign), then he got where he knew I could see him and got in a wee position (2nd sign), I took him up to his litter tray he he didn't want to know it. So I took him and his litter tray in the kitchen and emptied it out. Whilst doing that he assumed the wee position on the empty plastic bag, for 10 minutes he tried and tried and tried but nothing came out. He's been trying for the past 70 minutes now, all around the kitchen with no success apart from 2 drops. He's very stressed and appears to be in a lot of pain. I've been running around like a mad fly trying to find some transport as he's too heavy for me to carry (Grrrrrrr no car  >:()

Turns out the appointment I've got is the earliest he could be seen anyway.

He was totally fine yesterday.

Fingers cross for my little man please.

Sorry for typos and if it doesn't make sense. Not really in a very good state right now.
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Dawn F on November 12, 2008, 13:34:12 PM
poor memphis, hope the abs get working quickly!
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 13:40:45 PM
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE my neighbours. Just got in and a raced to the door begging for a lift and he said not a problem! Lift is sorted. I've got Memphis in his carrier and he screamed in pain  :( I didn't do anything but his back end seems incredibly tender just the slightest touch seems to hurt  :'(
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 12, 2008, 13:41:30 PM
Hope he's ok  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Gwen on November 12, 2008, 13:46:55 PM
*sends big pee vibes over for Memph*  you realise you'll be in a canoe tonight tont ya Den? :naughty:
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 13:51:47 PM
*sends big pee vibes over for Memph*  you realise you'll be in a canoe tonight tont ya Den? :naughty:

At the moment that sounds like a good thing  :shocked:

He's realllllllllllllly quiet at the moment so something is definitely very wrong. He's lost his purr too which is  :'( I want my babies purr back!
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Leanne on November 12, 2008, 14:03:34 PM
Poor Memphis, I have to say it does sound like he might be blocked from what your saying.

I hope his okay

 :hug: :hug: :hug: for your both
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Maddiesmum on November 12, 2008, 14:33:48 PM
Good luck Memphis :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis is off to the vet soon - doesn't want to feel left out.
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 14:46:57 PM
Well i'm back without my boy  :'(

Matt poked around his belly, raced out to get a consent form, I signed it then Memphis got rushed out the back ... he does have a blocked bladder which is VERY full. He did some squeezing and a few drops came out. Memphis is being sedated right now in the hope his bladder empties. If not he's going to be admitted for 24 hours with a catheter.

Matt has declared it as an Emergency so I was right something is very, very wrong. He said it's a very good job I brought him in immediately. I'm in a state of shock as yesterday he was completely fine in himself he was his usual crazy self.

I'm getting a phonecall within the next hour as to what's going on .. I might be able to go get him today (next door has said just give him a shout), or I might be able to bring him home tomorrow (I can bring him home on my driving lesson). Either way I need my bouncing baby  :'(
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: tigerbaby on November 12, 2008, 15:06:32 PM
Poor baby Memphis. Fingers, legs, arms and paws crossed he will be back to his normal bouncy self real soon!  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 12, 2008, 15:10:44 PM
hope that memphis will be ok. so good you acted quick.  lots of good wishes for memphis  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on November 12, 2008, 15:19:08 PM
Thinking of Memphis and you Den.  :hug: So glad you got him there so quickly. Good on your neighbour.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 12, 2008, 15:34:17 PM
Oh no....thinking of you and Memphis -
Been there and got the T-Shirt so i know how worrying it is.

Keep us updated, I am sure he will be ok xxxxx
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 12, 2008, 15:35:47 PM
oh no,poor Memph and poor you :(

Heres hoping he'll be home and bouncing about as soon as possible :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: sazkat2 on November 12, 2008, 15:55:00 PM
Poor Memphis and you 2.  Im sure he and his purrr will be home soon.  Get well soon Memphis  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 12, 2008, 16:11:52 PM
Den this is exactly what happened with Jess so I know how you feel, please PM me if you want to anytime.

Sedating and catherising Memphis is the best thing for him, he'll be okay as you caught it early.  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 12, 2008, 16:16:48 PM
So sorry to hear about Memphis and equally sorry I was not here to help today :(

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Will be finished work at luchtime tomorrow :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 16:25:17 PM
Vet just called.

Memphis isn't coming home tonight  :'(

He didn't pass anything whilst sedated. He got knocked out and a catheter inserted. There was a definite large blockage in his Urethra. They had a look at his urine and couldn't see any crystals. He said it could be a stone but he would expect to see some crystals. They've flushed out his bladder several times and are keeping him in on the catheter tonight. Tomorrow morning Matt is going to phone with a progress report and he will either be able to come home or stay in with the catheter for another night. So I either get him tomorrow or Friday .. Matt says he wants Memphis home by the weekend.

He explained how he will be fine with the catheter in but without it he could get blocked up again almost immediately  :'( and something about the Urethra going into spasm. There was a lot of information to take in.

Thank you so much Leanne  :hug: I honestly don't what's going on as he's my first cat and I've never had any experience of this or even what caused it  :(
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Dawn F on November 12, 2008, 16:28:54 PM
our old cat bluto suffered from this, he had a special diet and it never came back - fingers crossed for memphis
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: sheryl on November 12, 2008, 16:39:09 PM
Sending love and healing vibes for the gorgeous Memphis and big  :hug: for you Hun.  My sisters cat suffered the same problem and was in the vets on Christmas Day 2 years ago - he is on a secial diet now and has had no problems since so Im sure little Memphis will be fine xxx
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 12, 2008, 16:41:12 PM
Oh no poor Memphis!!! :(

Thanks gooness you acted so quickly...............heres hoping  he gets well soon and is back home where he belongs. xx
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on November 12, 2008, 16:50:10 PM
OMG poor Memphis  :scared:  Well done you for acting so quickly.

Sending lots of Love and get well soon vibes to Mem and and great big  :hug: to you as well.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 12, 2008, 17:05:47 PM
Hopefully once he is unblocked and on a urinary diet he should be ok.

As i have said, I know what you are going through as Freddy suffers with this, luckily he has only had his bladder expressed and hasnt been catheterised.
Hope your little boy has a comfortable night and is home soon.

Sending you a  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 12, 2008, 17:20:34 PM
 :( So sorry to hear about Memphis but the good thing is you've got him getting sorted quickly, hope he can come home soon
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 12, 2008, 17:24:20 PM
Oh poor boy and hope that things sort themselves out bedore the wekend but if not then the vets is the best place for him to be  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 12, 2008, 17:43:12 PM
Poor Memphis :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 12, 2008, 17:44:12 PM
Awww, sorry to hear Memphis is poorly  :hug:I'm sure he'll be fine in no time, and well done Den, catching it early is always a major plus point  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 12, 2008, 17:49:26 PM
Oh poor Memphis  :hug:  I know how stressful it is having gone through the same thing with Jaffa on Friday (thankfully not blocked).  I hope he's done with the catheter and home with you soon  :hug:  I suppose the future treatment will depend on the cause of the blockage.  If he's got crystals, did the vet suggest what it might be? 
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 12, 2008, 17:54:00 PM
He didn't pass anything whilst sedated. He got knocked out and a catheter inserted. There was a definite large blockage in his Urethra. They had a look at his urine and couldn't see any crystals. He said it could be a stone but he would expect to see some crystals. They've flushed out his bladder several times and are keeping him in on the catheter tonight.

He explained how he will be fine with the catheter in but without it he could get blocked up again almost immediately  :'( and something about the Urethra going into spasm.

Yes thats right, even when they've cleared the obstruction the spasms can close everything up again, so I expect they'll give him something to stop that happening. They'll want to see him wee properly on his own before he comes home - although when it happened to my Ben, the vet sent him home before that because she believed he'd actually be more likely to wee at home where he felt relaxed and everything - and she was right (although it was tense for me - watching him like a hawk every time he went near the tray!)

Raw diet sorted him out and he never suffered from it again thankfully. Main thing is to keep water intake up - so no dry food (or not as the only food anyway).

Hope he's better soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 18:10:32 PM
Thank you everyone. Means a lot and I'm already missing him.

Susanne the vet mentioned Crystals in the very beginning as one cause. However, when he phoned back he said they found no crystals in the urine, he also mentioned the possibility of a stone but if it was that they've not found it. So nope I have no idea what it is and if it is crystals which form.

Thank you so much Gillian ...... he has a pouch per day split over 2 meals and a small amount of dry. He actually does drink a reasonable amount every day so it's not something I've ever been too concerned with - though that will now change. Unfortunately he won't eat raw, Memphis has never been a big eater and raw is just too much effort for him  :shocked:

At the moment I'm snuggled up with his favourite mousey  :doh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 12, 2008, 18:12:43 PM
Poor baby Memphis and poor you  :hug: Sending positive vibes his way... :care:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 12, 2008, 18:14:19 PM
I know its easier said than done but try not to worry yourself too much,he really is at the best place :hug:

Perrrrrrrsonally I'd take advantage of a decent nights sleep  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 18:19:07 PM
I know its easier said than done but try not to worry yourself too much,he really is at the best place :hug:

Perrrrrrrsonally I'd take advantage of a decent nights sleep  :evillaugh:

Don't know what one of those is anymore  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 12, 2008, 18:20:15 PM
Den this is exactly the same as Jess (our forst cat too and we're not experienced owners), his blockages weren't crystals they were blood where he got so stressed his bladder went into spasam. I don't want to scare you but there is also a chance he might block quite quickly after the first one.

Try not to panic, you caught it in time thats the main thing. Memphis is in the best place even though you miss him like mad (I know).

Jess was on urinary food for months it basically increases the water intake, Jess isn't a drinker even now.

Has Memphis been stressed recently?

Thinking of you  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 12, 2008, 18:20:31 PM
Susanne the vet mentioned Crystals in the very beginning as one cause. However, when he phoned back he said they found no crystals in the urine, he also mentioned the possibility of a stone but if it was that they've not found it. So nope I have no idea what it is and if it is crystals which form.

Sorry, typo!  I meant to say if it isn't crystals did the vet suggest what else it might be.

What a lot of wee problems we are all having at the moment! (the cats that is  ;))

Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: ems on November 12, 2008, 18:30:24 PM
Oh poor Memphis!  :(

Sending lots of love and get well wishes  :hug:  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 18:31:15 PM
I don't want to scare you but there is also a chance he might block quite quickly after the first one.

The vet did mention this on the phone, so I'm prepared for it to happen again  :scared:

Memphis definitely hasn't been stressed lately - or at least he hasn't shown it. He's been his usual bouncing off walls self. He has been normal talkative and even last night he was fine climbing all over me, begging for late night fetch ... which is what happens every night.

Susanne, the vet did say that this is the time of the year for wee problems  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 12, 2008, 18:39:50 PM
I blame fireworks myself :shify:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Millys Mum on November 12, 2008, 18:57:37 PM
Hope you get your boy back soon  :hug:
There can be stones without crystals, an x-ray would show it up. Most bladder probs are stress induced
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 19:14:46 PM
I blame fireworks myself :shify:

You'd think wouldn't you - but he was fascinated by them and darted from one window to another looking at and enjoying them. He wasn't disturbed my Mollys stress either it was a case of "what's wrong with heeeeeeeeeeeer  :shocked:" He has the most stress free life imaginable because he's so spoilt and nothing phases him  :shocked:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 12, 2008, 20:50:23 PM
Susanne, the vet did say that this is the time of the year for wee problems  :scared:

That's interesting - did he say why?  Fireworks or some less obvious reason?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 21:05:39 PM
Susanne, the vet did say that this is the time of the year for wee problems  :scared:

That's interesting - did he say why?  Fireworks or some less obvious reason?

Yup, he did mention fireworks, he also said there's usually a lot going on .. I guess with halloween, then the run up to Christmas etc.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 12, 2008, 22:33:37 PM
I have to say, am feeling very lost without him  :scared: He's one of those cats who is always with you. I get up to go somewhere and realise my little shadow isn't there, keep expecting a lump to jump on me, meow and run all over me. Or when going in the bathroom expect the door to open wide and a little head to appear. Or even just the way he casually walks across the room, has a scratch on his post flakes out and licks his bottom  :-:

We always have a game of fetch around this time of night too and he's not here for that  :(
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 12, 2008, 23:01:45 PM
That's interesting - did he say why?  Fireworks or some less obvious reason?

I read an article about this a while back, and it did say it was more common in winter but it didnt actually say why I don't think - I'll see if I can find it, because it also mentioned particular colours of cats being more prone (black & white) too.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 13, 2008, 07:35:52 AM
Den, sending lots of love your way for the little feller, and hope you have him back soon, fit and well.   :hug: :hug: 
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 13, 2008, 08:17:52 AM
Fingers crossed for him, I hope he has a good day today.

Gillian, when Tom had his stress related cystitis, my vet said that black and white overweight males were the most prone to it. Interesting about the time of year though, never heard that but it does make a lot of sense.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: JackSpratt on November 13, 2008, 08:24:01 AM
Hoping Memphy is doing better today.  :hug: to you, Den.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 09:00:11 AM
Any news this morning on Memphis?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on November 13, 2008, 09:06:27 AM
Sending lots of positive vibes your way :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 09:11:01 AM
Thank you so much everyone, means a lot  :hug:

Any news this morning on Memphis?

Not yet - am camped out next to the phone waiting for it to ring.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 13, 2008, 09:13:24 AM
Will check in later for progress report. So very sorry to hear this about Memphis Den  :(. Best of good vibes from us all  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 13, 2008, 09:22:13 AM
Hoping Memphis is feeling better today Den
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 13, 2008, 09:31:51 AM
Hope Memphy is feeling much better today  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 13, 2008, 09:37:38 AM
I hope the little fella is much better today and can come home asap  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 13, 2008, 10:23:06 AM
Any news yet?  Remember if you want to talk I am here for you :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 10:31:02 AM
Any news yet?  Remember if you want to talk I am here for you :hug:

Not yet  :'( My stomach is starting to do somersaults.

Thank you Gwen  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 10:32:45 AM
Can you give the vets a call?  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 13, 2008, 10:33:09 AM
Come on Mr Vet hurry up,doesnt he realise he's treating the Purrs Champion there?  We demand a call NOW :mad2: :mad2:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 13, 2008, 10:34:37 AM
Can you give the vets a call?  :hug: :hug:

In my experience vets are usually busy around this time,surgery/operations etc,I'd leave it to call until at least 1 as we gotta realise they have other patients too,although the wait for a call is a pain,we just gotta be patient :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 13, 2008, 10:35:15 AM
The vet is probably just busy with morning surgery.

Come on Mr Vet hurry up,doesnt he realise he's treating the Purrs Champion there?  We demand a call NOW :mad2: :mad2:

Too right.  We'll set the army on him!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 10:39:41 AM
Can you give the vets a call?  :hug: :hug:

Not really no. Matt did say he'd phone this morning and it's only 10:35 ... He's probably been busy with morning consultations and he might even be over at their smaller practice.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 10:42:34 AM
Our vets have an option number for inpatients where you speak directly to a nurse who will update you whenever. I guess I assumed all vets had the same.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 13, 2008, 10:43:37 AM
The vet is probably just busy with morning surgery.

Come on Mr Vet hurry up,doesnt he realise he's treating the Purrs Champion there?  We demand a call NOW :mad2: :mad2:

Too right.  We'll set the army on him!

I agree  :evillaugh:
You'll probably find You will get a call after morning surgery
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 10:48:56 AM
The vet is probably just busy with morning surgery.

Come on Mr Vet hurry up,doesnt he realise he's treating the Purrs Champion there?  We demand a call NOW :mad2: :mad2:

Too right.  We'll set the army on him!

I agree  :evillaugh:
You'll probably find You will get a call after morning surgery

And off the top of my head I think that is around 11 or 11:30 .. just had a look at their fancy new website (which I didn't know they had  :shocked:) and it doesn't say their times. they say midday is the end of morning surgery.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 13, 2008, 10:53:02 AM
Den it wouldnt hurt to ring them ....they wont mind hunny
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 11:01:24 AM
I agree, even if you just speak to a nurse of receptionist who can tell you how he was over night I think it'll make you feel better, then wait to hear from Matt
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 12:37:14 PM
He's not coming home today  :(

They want to keep him in for observation, make sure he's passing urine/eating and not in any pain. Apparently my sweet natured innocent boy is very grumpy and he's not letting anyone near him  :innocent: so they are letting me go in and see him to see if I can give him some comfort .. so off to get ready and have a slow walk there. Will update on everything when I get back.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 13, 2008, 12:39:10 PM
He's not coming home today  :(

They want to keep him in for observation, make sure he's passing urine/eating and not in any pain. Apparently my sweet natured innocent boy is very grumpy and he's not letting anyone near him  :innocent: so they are letting me go in and see him to see if I can give him some comfort .. so off to get ready and have a slow walk there. Will update on everything when I get back.

YAY I like his catitude :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 13:14:55 PM
Den he is in the best place even though I know you're missing him like mad.

Go and give your boy a cuddle and a fuss from all of us as well.  :hug:

PS I like his catitude as well  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 13, 2008, 13:23:29 PM
I am sure the vets are urring on the safe side and very pleased you are going to see him. I do hope he is progressing well  :hug: :hug:

Franta says ...keep up the cattiude mate, wreck the cage and they will send you home  ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 15:04:51 PM
Oh dear  :scared: I ended up going around apologising to everyone, he's really grumpy. I walked in and he was growling, grumbling, hissing, teeth showing etc. They've told me he just won't let anyone near him  :scared: He launched at Alan the vet who is now covered in Memphis claw marks  :doh: you should see the back of his right hand it looks soooooo painful  :scared:

I opened the kennel door and he was as sweet as anything  :rofl: He is very unhappy and everytime someone in green walks past he growls. Memphis wasn't eating anything, but I convinced him to eat it from my hand .. he devoured his food, he was so hungry. At one point he was eating from my hand whilst keeping an [evil] eye on a vet nurse who was across the room. When the room was empty he got up wandered all the way to the edge of his kennel and was having a good nosey around the room.

He has pulled the catheter tube off so he's dripping wee everywhere, my poor boy is looking very naked with a large patch of shaved fur  :shocked:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/Bauersqg/Memphis/1%20year/13112008.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/Bauersqg/Memphis/1%20year/13112008001.jpg)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 15:14:26 PM
Oh Den, I can't see your pics, but blimey Memphis sounds like Jess, he wouldn't eat I had to hand feed him, he also wouldn't wee till I arrived.

Do you feel better for seeing him?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 13, 2008, 15:15:08 PM
Awww bless him, he's a poor we soldier at the moment  :Luv:

He really does sound grumpy, glad his meowmy was able to calm him down and get him to eat some food  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Dawn F on November 13, 2008, 15:15:37 PM
bless poor memphis!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Maddiesmum on November 13, 2008, 15:16:58 PM
Oh bless hope he is better soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 15:21:04 PM
Oh Den, I can't see your pics, but blimey Memphis sounds like Jess, he wouldn't eat I had to hand feed him, he also wouldn't wee till I arrived.

Do you feel better for seeing him?

I do thank you. Just feel bad because I would love to take him home ... he hates it there with a passion and I'm sure the vets nurses are all playing rocks, paper sissors to see who is the poor soul that has to deal with him  :evillaugh: It was very odd to see him like that actually because he is the soppiest thing in the world who wouldn't hurt a fly  :-:

One thing I'm worried about is they did mention putting him on urinary food for the forseeable future ... now I would hate to do that as it means he get's no variety. I'm kind of like, I know I have to but it's not something I want to do. His health/future health is the most important thing though.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 15:32:22 PM
Oh Den, I can't see your pics, but blimey Memphis sounds like Jess, he wouldn't eat I had to hand feed him, he also wouldn't wee till I arrived.

Do you feel better for seeing him?

I do thank you. Just feel bad because I would love to take him home ... he hates it there with a passion and I'm sure the vets nurses are all playing rocks, paper sissors to see who is the poor soul that has to deal with him  :evillaugh: It was very odd to see him like that actually because he is the soppiest thing in the world who wouldn't hurt a fly  :-:

One thing I'm worried about is they did mention putting him on urinary food for the forseeable future ... now I would hate to do that as it means he get's no variety. I'm kind of like, I know I have to but it's not something I want to do. His health/future health is the most important thing though.

Jess was on this from March to October, and I'll be honest it was the hardest thing in the world. He was really good to start with, he'd eat it. Come the summer he got really fuss and would only eat if I hand fed him. We always made sure we alternated the food though so he got some variety, it also meant no biscuits which was really hard as Jess is a massive biscuit fan. I found it heart breaking. Jess was constantly trying to eat Milo's food.

However it doesn't mean forever, and after a while Memphis may come off of it.

Have you got a water fountain? Might be worth thinking about if you don't

 :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 15:41:46 PM
No water fountain, he drinks from the dogs water bowl .. I always see him drink so it's really not something I've worried about. Memphis looooooooves his biscuits so that will be very difficult  :scared: He doesnt eat a lot so the extra calories in the dry do a lot for him.

The vets nurse was mentioning stress so in his mind something was wrong and he was holding in his urine etc. He's really not been noticeably stressed so everyone is at a loss as to what caused this. If he was stressed I have no idea over what .. nothing has changed  :-: I'm thinking this will be one of those mystery things.

They are very thankful he came in straight away because most of the ones they have come in are too far gone and don't make it  :'(
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 13, 2008, 15:46:38 PM
 :hug: :hug: :hug:

I guess there are many things that could have stressed him.

Our behaviorist picked up on our neighbours getting a new dog, could be anything they are sensitive boys  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 13, 2008, 15:52:06 PM
When it happened with Ben I think he ate the prescription food for about 2 meals and that was it he refused! That was when I changed all the cats over to raw diet/high meat content wet foods, and very little dry (literally a few at bedtime or as treats)

The prescription diets contain salt to encourage them to drink more - the thing is if you feed a wet diet anyway they have sufficient moisture.

If you try the urinary prescritpion diet and find he doesnt like it - you could always ask your vet about using a urine acidifier - it means he can eat his normal food with the acidifier added to it (thats always supposing it was a struvite blockage) If not struvite then acidifier wouldnt be suitable. Presume they've tested his urine to see what the pH is etc?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 16:55:45 PM
I'm sure they have tested his urine PH .. they've not mentioned it to me, but I didn't get to speak to the vet today.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 13, 2008, 18:34:53 PM
Oh sweetheart.  He looks so sad.   :hug:  But glad he's got a bit of cattitude, for sure.  ;)  Hope that he'll be allowed home soon.   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 13, 2008, 18:51:15 PM
aww poor baby  :(  , bless him he's missing you - I hope you can bring him home soon  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: ginge66 on November 13, 2008, 19:02:33 PM
aww poor Memphis, he certainly doesn't look a happy boy especially with that lamp shade on his head. Good job you got him there when you did though and hopefully he will be home soon :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 13, 2008, 19:40:00 PM
Oh bless him!!!! Hopefully he will be back home soon - I just cant imagine him all hissy an scratchy!! :'(
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 13, 2008, 19:57:47 PM
i missed the pictures before and he doesnt look happy at all. i unerstand how you feelabout him being there and so miserable cos franta was the same.

i cant advise on this subject but hope that he eats a few green people and comes hom soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Baggy on November 13, 2008, 20:16:35 PM
Aw, bless him, he looks very unhappy.  Hope he comes home soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 13, 2008, 20:53:40 PM
Poor Memphy, sending him magical healing headkisses to speed his recovery and return home :care:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on November 13, 2008, 22:11:30 PM
Ahhh poor Memphis ... no wonder he looks sad and is a bit grumpy ... I think I'd be grumpy if I had a catheter and had to wear a lampshade  :(

Get well soon Memphis mate xxx
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 22:12:14 PM
I have a question if anyone knows the answer.

Because he pulled the tube off of the catheter he is dripping urine and has gotten it all over himself. I was thinking maybe baby wipes would be good to clean and freshen him up to make him feel a bit better in himself. No doubt he will have a huge wash himself (I could tell today he's desperate to get clean), was just thinking about giving him a bit of help.

So baby wipes .. yay or nay?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 13, 2008, 22:13:48 PM
Not sure to be honest - would they leave a soapy taste behind when he goes to wash himself???


Maybe some warm water might be a bit better? :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 22:16:31 PM
Not sure to be honest - would they leave a soapy taste behind when he goes to wash himself???


Maybe some warm water might be a bit better? :hug:

That was I was wondering. Didn't know whether to use the baby wipes to get the grime off then a damp cloth to wipe away any residue. I was leaning towards warm water but don't know how well it does with urine in fur. I am open to any ideas.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 13, 2008, 22:17:26 PM
They do pet cleansing wipes at Pets at Home, Jollyes etc.  I think a damp flannel wrung out would do the trick too.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 13, 2008, 22:22:56 PM
I've seen those wipes .. PAH is quite a long walk (especially with todays weather) simply for wipes ... but I guess my baby is definitely worth it  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Maddiesmum on November 14, 2008, 06:02:25 AM
I used to use the fragrance free baby wipes on all my pets. Never had a problem.  If I didn't have any then a damp flannel
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 14, 2008, 06:37:52 AM
I have a question if anyone knows the answer.

Because he pulled the tube off of the catheter he is dripping urine and has gotten it all over himself. I was thinking maybe baby wipes would be good to clean and freshen him up to make him feel a bit better in himself. No doubt he will have a huge wash himself (I could tell today he's desperate to get clean), was just thinking about giving him a bit of help.

So baby wipes .. yay or nay?


Yep, I use them on my old boy Schui all the time, advised by my vet as he suffers bad sinus problems, snotty runny nose etc which gets all over his tail and feet and really dries on (sorry).  I've used many different types any suitable for babies, the last lot I bought from Tescos were Johnsons and it was BOGOF
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 14, 2008, 07:03:09 AM
Den, just dropping by to say have sent a few reiki thoughts Memphis's way and sending you both cuddles this morning.   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 14, 2008, 08:24:27 AM
Fingers crossed for him today, and I have always used fragrance free baby wipes, much easier than a damp flannel
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 14, 2008, 08:38:56 AM
Hope that Memphy gets to come home today xx :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 08:50:25 AM
Den, just dropping by to say have sent a few reiki thoughts Memphis's way and sending you both cuddles this morning.   :hug: :hug:

Thank you means a lot. He's definitely going to need those hugs today. Yesterday he got off scott free because they didn't need to touch him so he got left alone. However, today he needs all his tubes removed, so he's going to be sedated (luckily for the vets they can put it in his IV and avoid touching him) but he still won't like it  :scared:

I'm guessing they will ask me to put him in his carrier to avoid losing a finger or four  :doh: I'm also really hoping he settles down quickly at home and I get my old Memphis back. He should definitely be home today because they don't want him over the weekend  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 14, 2008, 09:03:11 AM
Fingers crossed for him today, and I have always used fragrance free baby wipes, much easier than a damp flannel

yes, I think you recommended those to me too, thanks they have been very good

Hope Memphis can come home today and he's much better x
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 14, 2008, 09:03:20 AM
Poor Memphis,

Least you will have him home with you soon  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 14, 2008, 09:04:37 AM
I so hate the thought of puds overnight at vets even though it's sometimes necessary; you must be going thru hell Den  :hug:  Hope Memphy gets to come home and chill out. We all need a bit of good news for a change.

 :cuddle: to that little boy, if he'll let ya  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 09:54:02 AM
Just had a call from the vets ...

We need the collective thoughts from purrs for some wee vibes! He's had his catheter removed but they are keeping him until he has a wee. I'm going to get a phonecall around 3/4pm telling me if he can come home.

So come on little boy have a wee!!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 14, 2008, 10:01:53 AM
wee memphis wee, come on little man sooner you wee the sooner you come home.

 :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 14, 2008, 10:22:07 AM
One, two. three - weeeeeeee, Memphy!  Come on little feller!  :yesss:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: JackSpratt on November 14, 2008, 10:24:57 AM
Come on Memphy - wee!!

 :)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 14, 2008, 11:13:29 AM
oh Memph,what ya like?  You cant hold it in forever you know,come on do a nice biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig wee for the green people then you can go back home to meowmy,who is missing you sooooooo much and I think she has a treat for you when you come home too ;)

Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 14, 2008, 12:24:09 PM
Have just switched on lots of cyber taps, trickle trickle ........
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 14, 2008, 12:30:20 PM
Come on Memphis, you can do it, nobody is watching really  ;D ;D

One of probs at vets is that they tend not to use their tray at all if they can avoid it.

Look at it this way Memphis, the army needs you and also its Purrs 2nd birthday tomorrow and how can your meowmy join in da fun if youz dont do your bit  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 14, 2008, 12:37:09 PM
Come on Memphos - just go with the.... er.... flow!!!! ;)


Your meowmy wants you home and I wants to see you paying wiht your fethery stiky thing! :wow:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 12:44:23 PM
Your meowmy wants you home and I wants to see you paying wiht your fethery stiky thing! :wow:

He is still incredibly obsessed with that  :evillaugh: He will carry it everywhere with him, upstairs, downstairs on a chair. Snuggle up with it, suck it, wrestle, play fetch!!!!! Incidently Molly was asleep on one of the chairs the other day. He brought over his mousey to her, gently placed it next to her then sat on the floor staring up at her with those eyes waiting for her to throw it for him  :rofl: :rofl: Then when she didn't he gently pushed it closer to her then resumed his sitting position!

Ahhh I miss the little guy so much! I had gotten used to having a cat around the house and now it feels SO empty and weird without him. It feels like I'm missing part of me  :-: and I do feel very lost .. it's a really weird feeling indeed.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on November 14, 2008, 13:14:26 PM
ahhh bless him.  Come on Memph squeeze out a wee  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 14, 2008, 13:29:10 PM
Memphis sweetie
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE xx
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 14:42:12 PM
 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :drink:

He had a wee so he's coming home!!!!  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

I'm picking him up at 3:20 so only 40 minutes to go  :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 14, 2008, 14:46:50 PM
Hope you got him lots of treats in :shify:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 14, 2008, 14:47:09 PM
Yippee! Way to go Memphis  :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: - so pleased for you Den.  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 14, 2008, 14:49:59 PM
Oh, well done  :hug:  Good work, Memphis.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Dawn F on November 14, 2008, 14:50:52 PM
good news, I bet he'll be happier as well
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 14, 2008, 14:59:32 PM
Fantastic news  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Bryony84 on November 14, 2008, 15:27:24 PM
Welcome home Memphis!

Really glad you're feeling better!  ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: swampmaxmum on November 14, 2008, 15:31:24 PM
great news! I know what the stressful 'wee' alert is like so hope all goes well over the weekend and he's back to his old self.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on November 14, 2008, 16:28:10 PM
yay great news .... little lad obviusly couldn't keep his legs crossed any more!  ;)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 16:36:46 PM
He's home now .. thank you Alison  :hug:

He's having a very big wash. Memphis is acting quite spooked which of course is understandable just hard to watch  :'( He is sooooooooooooooooo skinny though. He feels like skin and bones  :'( I opened a tin of his new food - s/d- and he devoured it.

Memphis has another appointment for next friday to see how he's doing.

Going to cuddle him now and when he's settled I might take a pictures of 10  :sneaky:

btw - I asked for curiosty sake what his bill so far and lets just say  :Crazy: :Crazy:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 14, 2008, 16:37:35 PM
 :welcome: home Memphy  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 14, 2008, 16:45:33 PM
Awww, welcome home little one  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 14, 2008, 16:46:30 PM
Delighted he's home Den.

Fingers crossed this was a one off and everything back to normal now. Big hugs to that handsome fella  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 14, 2008, 16:48:04 PM
Welcome home Memph ;D

Glad he's enjoying his new food also :Luv2:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: sheryl on November 14, 2008, 16:53:17 PM
Welcome Home Memphis xxx

Make sure that you do lots and lots of wees this weekend xxx

So please that you have got your little furbaby home x
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: JackSpratt on November 14, 2008, 17:09:29 PM
:yayyy: Welcome Home, Memphis.

Den,  :Crazy: sums up vets bills entirely!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 14, 2008, 18:03:50 PM
so pleased he's home  ;D I hate to hear they have to stay in and that little face yesterday on the pic  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 14, 2008, 18:12:27 PM
 :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:  So glad the little fella has done a wee and earned the right to go home!  ;D

btw - I asked for curiosty sake what his bill so far and lets just say  :Crazy: :Crazy:

I have no trouble believing that.  My vets costed out an estimate for me for Jaffa last week based on the highest amount (eg if it took a long time to get a catheter in, 3 days stay..) and it was about £750.  Think that was exc vat too  :Crazy:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 18:34:44 PM
:yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:  So glad the little fella has done a wee and earned the right to go home!  ;D

btw - I asked for curiosty sake what his bill so far and lets just say  :Crazy: :Crazy:

I have no trouble believing that.  My vets costed out an estimate for me for Jaffa last week based on the highest amount (eg if it took a long time to get a catheter in, 3 days stay..) and it was about £750.  Think that was exc vat too  :Crazy:

His bill is going to end up over £600 .... thank you insurance  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Liz on November 14, 2008, 18:56:29 PM
Boston and Dallas are so glad Memphis is home - they are the Clan Cats American theme!
 :hug:
Can sympathise on the vets bills September and October were in excess of 1500 for our lot what with Gem and Harvey, Beijing and the others folks now can see why we don't have holidays!!!!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 14, 2008, 19:01:02 PM
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Memphys back home.........

Poor little man , I bet hes overjoyed to be back. ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 19:11:49 PM
He's just settled down and fallen asleep. Think he's extremely greatful to be home and his purr is back  :wow: but he smells horrible. It's a combination of vet smell, urine and food  :sick: Now I smell like him and it's just nasty.

Good news he's eaten half a tin of s/d and he's had about 4 or 5 wees since being home, plus a drink  :wow:

 :evillaugh: Liz I LOVE the names Boston and Dallas!! Also eeeek on those vet bills  :Crazy:

I'd like to say thank you so much to everyone .. your support has meant SO much and I'm ever so greatful  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 14, 2008, 22:51:21 PM
So glad he has settled and eaten the food the vet gave him ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 14, 2008, 23:00:07 PM
So glad he has settled and eaten the food the vet gave him ;D

He has thank you. He has eaten a whole tin this evening  :wow: He still smells though  :sick: He's also much more settled and not skittish anymore  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 14, 2008, 23:15:33 PM
but he smells horrible. It's a combination of vet smell, urine and food  :sick: Now I smell like him and it's just nasty.

My Ben smelt of urine when he came home from the vets too after he'd had his blockage and had to have a catheter inserted, but that soon wore off.

Glad he's home, happy and eating.  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 15, 2008, 13:05:03 PM
How is he this morning, Den?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 15, 2008, 17:12:47 PM
woooohooo - so pleased he's home now and has his purr back.  Dunno where the blighters put them purrs when they have puds in overnight...  :shify:  Sending a gentle cuddle for Memphis,and one for you too den, 'cos I think you've been through the mill over this.   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 15, 2008, 18:07:51 PM
Sorry only just got on the computer.

He's really stressing me out today. I know it's not his fault but OMG   :'(

It started off this morning as he seemed to be struggling. I know the vet said this would happen so it was just a case of wait and see what develops. He has had a few good big wee's today which is great but as the day has gone on he's started weeing in lots of different places. He will go in one tray then go straight to another tray, followed by the corner by his first tray, and now he's started trying to go into the corner of the dining room. Each time he produces a bit (more than a drip less than a puddle). It is making it impossible to keep tracks on how much he is producing so I'm having to follow him around keeping on eye on him. It would help me a lot if he would have one big wee in one place instead of about 10 different smaller ones in the space of 20 minutes - my dinner got very cold because of him  :shocked:

I've been told 48-72 hours is the critical period but at the moment i'm having trouble working out if he's becomming blocked, already half blocked or if he's just in a lot of discomfort. Last  night he produced a lot in a few wee's. Today it seems like he needs a wee every 5 minutes  :doh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 15, 2008, 19:16:32 PM
Were you given and ABs for him?

I am not familiar with this subject but to me it sounds like he is in pain and is associating weeing with pain, hence the movement from place to place,,,,,,,,,could he have cystitus?

Can you call the vet and ask for advice?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 15, 2008, 19:30:11 PM
He had a long acting AB yesterday but I wasn't given anything for him except food and told to keep an eye on him. I was told he might strain a bit as he would be uncomfortable when the pain meds wore off and also told it's ok if it's like a half wee ... the main thing to watch for is that he is urinating. He's doing that just all over the place  :scared: I was told if he wasn't able to wee or producing very little then to bring him in.

I honestly dont know if it could be cystitus. The vets closed at 1 and it's the emergency vets who wouldn't have seen him before. This is a tough one for me as he is urinating he's just spreading it around.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 15, 2008, 19:49:34 PM
That sounds like Jaffa last weekend - he kept going to his tray and producing a small amount (more than a drip and less than a puddle is a good description!  ;D).  Although Jaffa hasn't had a diagnosis as such, his bladder was empty when he went to the vets so I would say he had cystitis.  I think the metacam helped him as he started weeing normally within 24 hours.  I suppose it depends on whether Memphis is producing enough in total to satisfy you that he isn't blocked and isnt' retaining urine.  But if he is still passing it in very small amounts tomorrow, I would ring the emergency vet for advice.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 15, 2008, 20:09:50 PM
Thank you Susanne. I just googled cystitis to read up on all of the symptoms and found this

Quote
UROLITHIASIS (BLADDER STONES)

This condition refers to "stones" forming in the urinary tract. The location of such stones is most commonly the urinary bladder, but stones can also form in the kidneys, ureters and urethra. In the right location they can prevent urination and lead to acute renal failure which would be considered a true urologic emergency. Most stones, however, cause irritation and damage inside the urinary tract.

The size, quantity and types of stones vary greatly with no specific formula for their development existing. Common stone types include struvite, calcium oxalate, urate, silica, cystine and calcium phosphate. Formation is caused by complex combinations of kidney function (metabolism), minerals in the diet, urinary tract pH, infections and abnormal metabolites being present in the urine. The composition of the stone(s) is most important with regards to treatment rather than to the symptoms produced. Many cats produce small struvite crystals rather than large stones. These can produce a sterile form of cystitis.

Clinical signs of urolithiasis are often similar to that of cystitis and include blood in the urine, straining to urinate, frequent urination, increased thirst, urinating in unusual places or where inappropriate, urinating small volumes of urine, unusual urine odor and sometimes abdominal distention or pain. Some cats have been known to exhibit no symptoms at all! Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, X-rays including X-rays taken with dye being placed into the bladder, urinalysis, and urine culture. Sometimes kidney function tests will also be needed.

Now the clinical signs matches him. Now here's the thing .. this is referring to stones and crystals which can cause a sterile cystitis. The vet said yesterday he still has some crystals in his urine and might possibly have some tiny stones. This is why he's having the s/d food as it increases his urine PH and dissolves the crystals.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 15, 2008, 23:02:27 PM
tiny update ...  he's completely acting like himself, he's had a good run around. Doesn't appear to have a sore tummy and he doesn't have a firm belly. Plus he had a wee earlier then a slightly larger one after. So I'm fairly confident there's no blockage.

I've noticed he's not had anything to drink that I've seen today so compared to the number of times he's been to the toilet I'd be surprised if he has a lot if anything left in him.  As a result I mixed some water into his remaining food. He then wouldn't touch it  :-: so I tried hand feeding him and he devoured nearly all of it. I have also mixed a teeny bit into a bowl of water so he now has a bowl of liver flavoured water .. yum!

If there's no change by tomorrow I'll phone the vets up and see if he can get an anti-inflamatory or pain meds or something so he feels more comfortable. I've been keeping an eye on him like a hawk today and as a result am  :tired:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 16, 2008, 07:55:34 AM
Hope Memphis continues to improve  :)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 16, 2008, 10:36:16 AM
How is he today Den?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 16, 2008, 11:01:09 AM
How is he today Den?

I've only just woken up  :scared:

He seems ok in himself, he's eating .. I've just given him half a tin of s/d with water mixed in  :shify: his belly is perfectly flat. When he was blocked you could feel a large very hard belly which was his full bladder. I did a litter box check and there was a wee in it of an acceptable size .. still not huge though  :scared:

However, I'm on poo watch now as he ate 1 tin on friday when I brought him home, 1 tin yesterday and theres not a poo in sight  :shocked:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 16, 2008, 13:54:44 PM
 :hug: purrs and headbutts to your boy. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 16, 2008, 21:24:54 PM
Just coz I ain't mentioned it Memph, don't mean I ain't on a sort of poo watch too.

Just tell ask your ma to post when you managed to poo please. Yes I know it's a tad embarazin Memph but just do it to keep us all happy and we'll leave ya alone kid  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: tigerbaby on November 16, 2008, 23:59:09 PM
Sending lots of healing vibes to little Memphis boy x
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 17, 2008, 07:10:20 AM
Topping up the Memphy huggles.   :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 17, 2008, 08:46:59 AM
Hi Den

How is Memphis doing today?

Glad to hear he is eating the food though thats one less thing to worry about.

We had the same issues with Jess when he came home, in fact after 4 hours I took him back as I was so worried about the cystitis he literally was going from tray to tray and via a bed and weeing in them all. He ended up having an a/b jab.

Lx
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 17, 2008, 10:17:27 AM
Hope Memphy is much better now  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 17, 2008, 12:07:46 PM
Hope Memphy has obliged his Mummy with a poo this morning! :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 17, 2008, 12:19:19 PM
Hope Memphy has obliged his Mummy with a poo this morning! :evillaugh:

Nope  :scared:

So I caved in and we are off to the vets later. I just phone Matt and had a little chat with him. He's confident that there's no blockage .. just some cats don't produce a lot when they wee and he thinks that Memph because there's no straining. Just hardly any wee! He is going to check him for constipation though, and have a feel of his bladder. Matt said he would expect him to be back to normal .. now I don't know whether I'm just really paranoid but at times he doesn't seem normal (I hear the litter tray  :shocked:). Today he seems quite distant and not his usual bouncy self.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 17, 2008, 12:39:30 PM
I think  vets visit is a good idea , just to be on the safe side. It will also set your mind at rest. :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 17, 2008, 12:48:42 PM
I think  vets visit is a good idea , just to be on the safe side. It will also set your mind at rest. :hug:

Thanks Kirst. It's just all so hard. On one hand I keep saying to myself he can't be blocked as he's producing urine which is good. But on the other hand I keep saying but it seems to be getting less today. Then I keep reminding myself that he's probably run out of urine with the amount of times he's been over the weekend (all added up)  :shocked: Of course at the back of my mind there is the fear of him getting blocked again and having to go through it all .. and I don't want another day/night without him  :'(

And all through this Molly and Mig are getting neglected because every waking minute I'm keeping a constant eye on Memph  :'( I tend to wait for Memph to fall asleep then give Molls a ton of fuss .. so far today Memphis hasn't slept  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 17, 2008, 13:11:07 PM
HE HAD A POO

Ok so it was the most pathetic looking tiny thing. I heard a lot of digging around in his litter tray so went to investigate and he was covering it up. He did a few celebratory laps around the house and is now eating  ;D

If he thinks that means he's getting off going to the vets he is very much mistaken  :naughty: He's had like 5 or 6 'wees' in the past hour so he's still not 'normal'.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 17, 2008, 13:19:08 PM
WAHOOOOOOOOO MEMPH :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Good luck at the vets today  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Wibblechick on November 17, 2008, 13:21:14 PM
One of the things I love about this site is we all watch for what is happening to eachothers cats .....

HE HAD A POO

Ok so it was the most pathetic looking tiny thing. I heard a lot of digging around in his litter tray so went to investigate and he was covering it up. He did a few celebratory laps around the house and is now eating  ;D

If he thinks that means he's getting off going to the vets he is very much mistaken  :naughty: He's had like 5 or 6 'wees' in the past hour so he's still not 'normal'.
This has made my day - hasnt even dented my lunchtime appetite :rofl:  Hope all continues to go well!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 17, 2008, 13:36:42 PM
One of the things I love about this site is we all watch for what is happening to eachothers cats .....

HE HAD A POO

Ok so it was the most pathetic looking tiny thing. I heard a lot of digging around in his litter tray so went to investigate and he was covering it up. He did a few celebratory laps around the house and is now eating  ;D

If he thinks that means he's getting off going to the vets he is very much mistaken  :naughty: He's had like 5 or 6 'wees' in the past hour so he's still not 'normal'.
This has made my day - hasnt even dented my lunchtime appetite :rofl:  Hope all continues to go well!


 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: no expense spared. His litter tray looks like it's got the chicken pox with spots everywhere  :evillaugh: I even phoned my mum up so she could keep track (she works for the government and you get a recorded message saying "Welcome to **** your call may be recorded or monitored for lawful purposes blah blah blah" She answered the phone and I immediately said "HE HAD A POO" so gawd knows what they think if they listen to anything I say  :rofl:

I hear the litter tray get again .. so off to investigate  :shify:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Wibblechick on November 17, 2008, 13:55:44 PM
Someone once told me that people who bug phones (have to be careful here - I better not call them bug***s!) listen for particular references - we used to say things like "I was bombing down the motorway .... "  or "Bet that cost a BOMB!"  or "Id better LIBERATE myself from these high heeled shoes ...." and see if we detected any clicking or heavy breathing!!!! :sneaky:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 17, 2008, 13:56:56 PM
Hoorah hoorah hoorah  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 17, 2008, 15:29:16 PM
YAY way to 'go' Memphis!!!!! Hope all goes well at the vets later :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 17, 2008, 15:59:58 PM
He's baaaaaaaaaaaack and he really is back  :wow: :wow:

Matt checked and Memphs bladder is indeed very empty. So he came to the same conclusion that I did which was .. he didn't need to go but felt like he did. So Memph got his anti-inflammatory  :wow: He is however constipated  :doh: So he has a mild laxative paste to loosen things up a bit. I got him home and let him out and he was running around, jumping, purring loudly and he jumped on me and gave me tons of headbutts!! He's not been like this since the start of last week!

We were just about at our front door when we got launched at by a little girl screaming and shoving her face right in his "omg mum it's a cat, ooo isn't SHE lovely"  :shocked: Ack, I hate kids  :shocked:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Wibblechick on November 17, 2008, 16:16:34 PM
Oh Goody - glad he is so much better.

As to the child mmmmm  I suppose the sentiment was right  even if th gender was incorrect .....  Am I abnormal in respecting my daughters decision not to have any kids - she said she prefers cats - I did something right while I was bringing her up!!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: swampmaxmum on November 17, 2008, 18:08:53 PM
here's another cracker for your Mum's phoneline  :Crazy:  the vet told me to gently massage the ahem area that could get blocked as it can help a bit with urinary infection problems and blockages. Then he says wash your hands!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 17, 2008, 19:16:44 PM
 :yayyy: to the poo!  :yayyy:  It sounds like he still has some irritation or something that is making him feel as though he wants to go all the time.  Did the vet not give something like metacam?  I think the combination of painkiller and anti inflammatory sorted out Jaffa really quickly.  I know there are potential probs with metacam, eg in cats with kidney problems, but I think that really helped Jaffa get back to normal.  he's finished his antibiotics today and everything seems fine with him (touch wood).
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 17, 2008, 19:26:37 PM
Woo Hoo -  :1st place: Memphis  ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 17, 2008, 19:34:06 PM
Nope, no metacam. I thought he was going to come home with a bottle on Friday but he came back with nothing. I actually do have a bottle in the cupboard which I had for Mig but I think it's been open for a bit too long now and sould be disposed of.

YAAAAAY for Jaffa being better, that's so good to hear  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on November 17, 2008, 19:38:37 PM
Glad things are looking up for Memphis again  :)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 17, 2008, 19:46:10 PM
Soooooooo glad Memphis is better Den,it must be such a relief :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 17, 2008, 20:28:47 PM
Wooohooo glad he is all better!!


Would he be up to a visit soon!! :shify:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2008, 20:32:53 PM
Well done Memphis.....so pleased you are better  ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 17, 2008, 22:31:38 PM
Wooohooo glad he is all better!!


Would he be up to a visit soon!! :shify:

OF COURSE!!!  ;D He is always up for a visit!

I am please to report his litter tray has 2 huuuuuuuuuuge wees in  :wow: :wow:  :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 18, 2008, 09:05:52 AM
GO Memphis thats great news
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Maddiesmum on November 19, 2008, 17:09:10 PM
WTG Memphia whooooosh away
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: tigerbaby on November 19, 2008, 21:36:05 PM
Well done Memphis boy - wee away!!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 19, 2008, 21:44:57 PM
We are still waiting on this elusive poo though  :scared: He's on this laxative paste so it shouldn't be too much longer. The poor boy projectile vomited his food everywhere this afternoon. It was some crazy stuff he got it all up the walls, down half a flight of stairs  :scared: He's still weeing fine, and so far his dinner remains inside of him.

To top this all off Mig had a very runny bum this morning. So he got a mini bunny bath as he was COVERED in stinky poo. Thankfully though after a days poo vigil he is now producing healthy solid poops. He hates me though because he wants something more yummy than hay .. but he aint having anything  :naughty:

It never rains but it pours  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 20, 2008, 00:53:26 AM
Sorry to hear about Memphis and Mig.

Have not forgotten about vets visit Friday :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Maddiesmum on November 20, 2008, 06:47:28 AM
Oh dear here's hoping for two good poos from them today
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 20, 2008, 11:52:11 AM
AT LAST!!!

He just had a proper poo! The laxative stuff finally worked ... I bet that's a huge weight off of his mind.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: sazkat2 on November 20, 2008, 13:44:25 PM
 ;D  Yey bet you feel better too!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 20, 2008, 13:45:27 PM
The pooing vibes must have worked  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 20, 2008, 13:46:27 PM
Yay for Memph
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 21, 2008, 15:13:52 PM
 :'( I thought he was getting better, but I've been following him around for the past hour with a bottle of spray. He was harassing his litter tray a bit earlier going in it every few minutes. Then he moved on, had a wee on Molly's bed then his furry foot. He's producing something and it smells strong  :sick:

Luckily we have the vets in 1 hour. I'm guessing he's got irritation again and needs another anti-inflammatory  :scared: Will see what the vet says.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on November 21, 2008, 15:19:53 PM
good luck  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 21, 2008, 15:28:15 PM
Hope the vet visit goes well  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 21, 2008, 16:42:40 PM
Well the vet thinks he maybe has some irritation from his remaining crystals. He's had a top of his long lasting antibiotic and another Cortisone injection, so he should be fine over the weekend .. and he has another appointment next week to see how he's doing  :Crazy:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 21, 2008, 16:48:21 PM
poor Memph :(

big huggles to both of you :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 21, 2008, 16:52:56 PM
poor Memph :(

big huggles to both of you :hug: :hug:

He had his temperature taken today and he wasn't very impressed  :evillaugh:

I need a holiday though. Well after a house full of healthy animals. I can honestly say I've not been so stressed about this bunch like the past 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 21, 2008, 16:56:02 PM
So sorry to hear this Den. Poor little fella and poor you. Such a worry and it is exhausting  :hug:.  
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on November 21, 2008, 16:56:30 PM
poor Memph :(

big huggles to both of you :hug: :hug:

He had his temperature taken today and he wasn't very impressed  :evillaugh:

I need a holiday though. Well after a house full of healthy animals. I can honestly say I've not been so stressed about this bunch like the past 2 weeks.

You can have my lot if you want,every 5 mins its "is it treat time,pouch time",trip over cat,trip over dog,nan wants toilet,eat,drink,me toilet,pouch time,dog feeding time.  I go to the loo for a break and even the dogs follow me there :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 21, 2008, 17:02:44 PM
poor Memph :(

big huggles to both of you :hug: :hug:

He had his temperature taken today and he wasn't very impressed  :evillaugh:

I need a holiday though. Well after a house full of healthy animals. I can honestly say I've not been so stressed about this bunch like the past 2 weeks.

You can have my lot if you want,every 5 mins its "is it treat time,pouch time",trip over cat,trip over dog,nan wants toilet,eat,drink,me toilet,pouch time,dog feeding time.  I go to the loo for a break and even the dogs follow me there :rofl: :rofl:

 :evillaugh: that sounds a lot like here a normal day. I just have the added bits of constantly keeping an eye on Memph, always up and about checking his litter tray, running up and downstairs making sure Mig is ok (I've been worried a lot about him this week) and making sure Molly is ok (she was sick yesterday) .. as a result little old me hasnt been able to relax at all for the past 10 days. Now I have a tension headache  :doh: All of this on top of a certain exam I have coming up too  :doh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 22, 2008, 11:00:06 AM
Fingers crossed, and it is common for them to need a second lot of ab's
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Baggy on November 22, 2008, 18:56:22 PM
Poor chap, hope this lot does the trick.

My colleague once came into work and I noticed she had something that looked like mud on her heel, but inside her shoe. A quick sniff test revealed that her bunny had done a runny poo inside her shoe :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 23, 2008, 09:05:46 AM
Den -  :hug: :hug: :hug:   Hope you enjoyed the Supreme yesterday and are feeling more relaxed  now.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 24, 2008, 08:52:20 AM
Oh no poor you and poor Memph, hope you're both okay today  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: swampmaxmum on November 24, 2008, 10:45:15 AM
know just how you feel  :hug: good luck with your exam and may all the health problems settle down asap.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 26, 2008, 16:49:22 PM
Well he just got the clear from the vets he's completely out of the danger zone now. He's got to go back in 2 weeks for a wee sample then we see where we go from then. I put in one claim form as his bill is somewhat huge  :shocked: Plus he's got some more s/d which he thoroughly enjoys.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on November 26, 2008, 17:09:42 PM
That's great news hun, must be a relief  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 26, 2008, 17:14:52 PM
That's great news hun, must be a relief  :hug:

Oh it is. I can see how much he hates going so I feel guilty  :-[ Today he was fast asleep all nice and cosy. I picked him up and put him in the carrier, and he actually resisted - something he doesn't normally do  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 26, 2008, 19:04:05 PM
wooohoo Den - big relief (no pun intended!)  Am so pleased he's got the all clear.  Can imagine the bill would be wince-making.   :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 26, 2008, 19:17:01 PM
Good news  ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 26, 2008, 19:28:55 PM
Good news indeed  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on November 26, 2008, 19:33:06 PM
Glad hes back to full fettle! :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Maddiesmum on November 28, 2008, 09:16:56 AM
That is good news
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on November 28, 2008, 10:20:25 AM
Thats fantastic news
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on November 28, 2008, 10:23:03 AM
Thank you and thank you so much Leanne for the help  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Baggy on November 28, 2008, 23:59:21 PM
Glad he's back on good form  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on December 01, 2008, 14:29:21 PM
Thank you and thank you so much Leanne for the help  :hug:

 :hug: :hug: :hug:

Thats what we're here for
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Rosella moggy on December 01, 2008, 23:04:49 PM
So very pleased your young star is back to normal Den  :hug:  :)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 10, 2008, 09:53:42 AM
Well little stinky boy is at the vets right now and he's going to stay there all day. He's there so they can get a wee sample and make sure it's the correct PH. If they are happy with things it means Memphy gets the all clear  :wow: Then he just goes on a maintainence diet .. but it means no more vet visit for the forseeable future!!
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: swampmaxmum on December 10, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
good luck  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on December 10, 2008, 11:14:32 AM
Good luck today  :hug:

Hope Memph doesn't keep his legs crossed
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on December 10, 2008, 11:36:52 AM
Good luck today  :)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 10, 2008, 12:27:05 PM
Good luck today  :hug:

Hope Memph doesn't keep his legs crossed

He's got no choice  :scared: Either he gives it up willingly or it's going to be taken from him forcefully. I already apologised to them in advance as he's in one of those moods today. So for the sake of everyone's fingers it would be best if he uses the tray  :shocked:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on December 10, 2008, 12:52:28 PM
I just cant imagine Memphis being moody :Crazy:  He seems such a chilled out,happy cat :Luv:

Good luck at the vets today though,got everything crossed for you both :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 10, 2008, 13:08:43 PM
I just cant imagine Memphis being moody :Crazy:  He seems such a chilled out,happy cat :Luv:

Oh he's definitely got an evil side to him. He's got quite the nasty bully in him,  just ask Molly  :doh: Last night she was fast asleep on the floor and he came over and turned into Count Dracula. But yeah he gets very moody at the vets. You know when you see those clips on tv of cats growling, hissing spitting etc that would be him, only he's worse  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gwen on December 10, 2008, 13:11:07 PM
I just cant imagine Memphis being moody :Crazy:  He seems such a chilled out,happy cat :Luv:

Oh he's definitely got an evil side to him. He's got quite the nasty bully in him,  just ask Molly  :doh: Last night she was fast asleep on the floor and he came over and turned into Count Dracula. But yeah he gets very moody at the vets. You know when you see those clips on tv of cats growling, hissing spitting etc that would be him, only he's worse  :scared:

I'm sure he must be Rameses's long lost brother :shify: :shify:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on December 10, 2008, 14:45:56 PM
Poor Memph I hope he goes willingly
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 10, 2008, 16:39:31 PM
Erm, Ooops!!!

I just phoned the vets as I haven't heard from them and they close in less than 2 hours. Apparently he's not produced anything so they want to sedate him. But they can't get anywhere near him. They can't even open the door without him flying at them  :scared: He apparently resembles the spawn of satan  :doh: So they are having a committee meeting and phoning me back in a bit but it looks like he's not coming home tonight  :scared: They are hoping he goes over night, otherwise it's sedate him tomorrow (and I think they will probably be playing rocks paper scissors to decide who the lucky person is!).

Oh dear ..
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: sheryl on December 10, 2008, 16:45:49 PM
surely stressing him out is likely to make the problem recurr - maybe you could suggest bringing him home tonight and try to get the sample - he may be more willing to "go" in his own home - big huggles for the lovely Memphis - I am sure they must be confusing him with another cat  :rofl:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 10, 2008, 16:57:59 PM
Well I said they'd have trouble but they wanted to keep an eye on him.

Good news though. They sedated him ("quite a heavy sedation" were their words). They got the sample so he will be coming home. I can collect him at 6:30  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: He's going to be extremely groggy but at least he will be home.  And he shouldn't need to go back, which will be a relief.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on December 10, 2008, 17:06:49 PM
only just seen this but .....yey! so glad he can come home  :Luv:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: clarenmax on December 10, 2008, 17:15:10 PM
Aw, glad he'll be back home tonight  :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Kirst on December 10, 2008, 18:01:35 PM
Quote
And he shouldn't need to go back, which will be a relief.


To the vets if no-one else!!!! :evillaugh: :evillaugh:

I cant believe what a monster he turns in to , hes such a sweetie normally. :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: blackcat on December 10, 2008, 18:04:42 PM
when I was working for the vet I was the 'lucky' one who got cats like memphis out of their run. I found making friends through the wire a very good start (but don't tell my former employer, he thought I was a miracle worker  ;) ) Glad they managed to get the sample though. Poor Memphie!! :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 10, 2008, 18:38:14 PM
 :evillaugh: BC he doesn't even like them walking past the kennel let alone talking to him  :doh:

He's home!!! I'm trying my hardest not to laugh because he's as drunk as a skunk. He has no control over his back legs and has fallen over about 100 times. He weed in the carrier on the way home though  :doh: :doh: So now he's stinky wet (luckily though I picked up those pet grooming wipes from PAH which are fab  :wow:) so gave him a wipe down.

I'm fuming over the taxi driver - I swear I'm never getting a taxi ever again. Cannot wait to drive myself. Anyhoo I was coerced in getting a taxi there and back. The guy first said "oh are we picking up a pet" I told him yes a cat in a basket. Then he was like "good as I don't want any pets in my car  >:(" I was in and out then he tried to charge £4 more than what we were told it would be on the phone. I hate taxis at the best of times and will always try to avoid them, but now I'm put off for life.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on December 11, 2008, 09:15:11 AM
Poor Memph and poor vets not to mention you.  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Glad they did manage to get a sample from him though.

How is he this morning
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 11, 2008, 11:05:19 AM
How is he this morning

The sedative has worn off now. I'm glad as he was still really bad when I went to bed at 11 .. he would try to walk around but fail miserably as his back legs kept collapsing then he'd just stay in that one spot all hunched up (as he couldn't sit up straight). He spent most of the evening with his mouth partly open, tongue hanging out and a lot of dribble  :scared: I would like to know what they gave him, because he was unbelievably out of it.

However, this morning he's not talking to me at all  :doh:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 11, 2008, 11:28:30 AM
Purrrrrrsonally in his place , I wouldnt talk to you either  :shify:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Maddiesmum on December 11, 2008, 11:31:47 AM
Poor Memphis.  Glad he is back to normal today if a little sulky - extra treats??  As for the taxi I was once told to put Dragan in his carrier in the boot.  Wont post my reply
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 11, 2008, 11:38:33 AM
Poor Memphis.  Glad he is back to normal today if a little sulky - extra treats??  As for the taxi I was once told to put Dragan in his carrier in the boot.  Wont post my reply

No treats  :( He's on such a strict and restrictive diet. The only thing he's allowed to eat is a tin of liver s/d every day. He's not had anything else for the past month even though he's quite clearly craving things.

The thought of the taxi driver telling me to put him in the boot did run through my mind actually  :( His attitude was absolutely awful.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 11, 2008, 18:36:16 PM
Den, won't be too much longer before you won't need to get a taxi and they can stick their attitude where the sun don't shine.  Have encountered similar drivers with similar attitude or the "it's a £20 surcharge for pets to guard against accidents in the cab".

Poor Memphis.  S :hug:ending a gentle cuddle just for him.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: blackcat on December 11, 2008, 18:38:49 PM
suggest you report the taxi driver as he was trying for a bit of extra money his employers would never have seen. When you call the taxi company and tell them you are collecting an animal from the vets, that information is provided when the call goes out. It was his choice, and he clearly only took it cos he thought he could rip you off. >:(
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Millys Mum on December 11, 2008, 18:50:31 PM
A little chicken wouldnt hurt den, fish is a no go tho.
Have they given his results yet? Fingers crossed hes clear :luck:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 11, 2008, 19:50:58 PM
Thanks BC, was wondering if it was something to complain about. When I phoned up I asked how much it would be to go to the vets, collect him and return home. The company said £8. I was in and out of the vets in a flash as had told them I would have a taxi with the meter running. They had Memph all ready and waiting  :Luv: Got home and the driver said it would be £12  :Crazy: then he complained that you wouldn't get anywhere on £8. However, the vets are 1.1 miles away (so total journey was only 2.2 miles) and takes approx 4 minutes to get to by car, plus there was no traffic. They charge £6.50 - £7 for a trip 3 miles away which nearly always results in being stuck in traffic. Such a rip-off  :(

No news on the results front yet. But they did say Ollie would be calling within the next few days.

Sue £20 surcharge is so extortionate  :Crazy: :Crazy:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 12, 2008, 00:22:50 AM
I had same probs in London and the vets called a cab for me to take Kocka home and he turned up and refused to take us. Another company used to send an old dirty car that smelt of tom cats!

On the other side of coin , when having to rush Kocka to vets in night, had a lovely guy who charged me a very good rate and also waited outside to take me home........without Kocka who had to stay................and didnt charge me any waiting time.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on December 12, 2008, 07:17:54 AM
Poor Memphis, on such a restricted diet, why?  :( that's enough to stress him out.  That taxi driver too what a meanie  >:(
Hope your boy feels better today x
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Leanne on December 12, 2008, 09:02:38 AM
Poor Memph. And sorry you had a rough time of it Den with the taxi as well.

Keeping everything crossed for you that Memph gets the all clear.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 12, 2008, 11:09:54 AM
Poor Memphis, on such a restricted diet, why?  :( that's enough to stress him out.

I think it's more a control thing - ie the vet knows exactly what is going in his body so can rule out food if something isn't working right, and also making sure no crystals have the chance to form, (the food dissolves them by making the urine more acidic). Ollie said that when his urine is showing no crystals we can start to be a bit more lax with his diet, but I think it will still be quite restrictive for a while now  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Maddiesmum on December 12, 2008, 11:18:55 AM
Little sweetheart, never mind it's for the best that it gets sorted and perhaps once you know exactly what is happening Memphis can have a Chloe cake?
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Janeyk on December 12, 2008, 11:51:23 AM
Poor Memphis, on such a restricted diet, why?  :( that's enough to stress him out.

I think it's more a control thing - ie the vet knows exactly what is going in his body so can rule out food if something isn't working right, and also making sure no crystals have the chance to form, (the food dissolves them by making the urine more acidic). Ollie said that when his urine is showing no crystals we can start to be a bit more lax with his diet, but I think it will still be quite restrictive for a while now  :scared:

oh I see, it's good that your vet is doing the elimination, hope things are soon sorted for him x
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on December 12, 2008, 19:14:27 PM
What a rip off with the taxi.  The firm I used when I had to take Jaffa to the vets a few weeks ago were very good.  Helpful and only charged me about £2 for the journey (it isnt far - couple of miles) and the same for the return journey.  They were quite happy to take Jaffa in his basket. 

I'm glad they got the sample and he's home.
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: alisonandarchie on December 14, 2008, 17:20:52 PM
Den let me know if you want a lift to the vet. Hope Memphis is ok :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
Post by: Den on December 16, 2008, 12:14:17 PM
Thank you Alison  :hug:

Just phoned Ollie up and Memphis is in the clear  :Luv: No crystals and good concentration. He's going to still have his urinary food but going to add in some c/d dry as Memphs is really missing some crunch and the s/d hasn't been filling him up.

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd

Guess who's allowed some Turkey on Christmas day  :yesss:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: alisonandarchie on December 16, 2008, 12:17:16 PM
So pleased Den ;D
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: sheryl on December 16, 2008, 12:22:54 PM
Brilliant news, so glad that Memphis is all better for Christmas xxx :Luv2:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: clarenmax on December 16, 2008, 13:21:49 PM
That's brill news  :wow:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Leanne on December 16, 2008, 13:55:36 PM
Thats brilliant news Den, I'm so pleased for you both  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Wibblechick on December 16, 2008, 16:56:25 PM
I am so pleased for both you and Memphis - bet thats one of your best Christmas presents come early! :hug: :)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Maddiesmum on December 16, 2008, 21:42:37 PM
Yeeha WTG Memphis
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on December 16, 2008, 21:45:03 PM
Woo Hoo - toot toot  :wow:  Great news  :)
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Kirst on December 17, 2008, 09:49:10 AM
Yayyy well done Memphy! :hug:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Den on December 17, 2008, 11:25:36 AM
Oh he was over the moon when he discovered he get's to have some yummy c/d biscuits now. Then he tried to break into the bag :shocked:

I have an insurance question ......

Never have understood the pre-exisiting part. I know ongoing is something like Diabetes etc. But what do they mean by pre-existing (need to know what to do when I renew his insurance next year  :scared:). The vets have said he's fit and healthy now. So there's nothing actually wrong with him now, for all we know it could have been a one off. Or do they say things like this are likely to happen repeatedly therefore its excluded?

I'm confused  :scared:
Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: Leanne on December 17, 2008, 13:22:19 PM
I *think* the insurance company would exclude it because if you tried to claim in the future for the same thing they would ask whether he has suffered from it before, and he has.

This is my understanding of it! I am now stuck with Direct Line for Jess for this exact reason. I don't claim for his tablets as I buy them cheaper online.

Title: Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
Post by: clarenmax on December 17, 2008, 13:31:10 PM
I'm not 100% sure, but if the vets say that the animal has been treated for that condition before, then its classed as pre-existing, whether claimed for or not?