Thank you for that, I did think of Franta, as Fred is like a young version of him, with the same problems!
He is producing much larger quantities of wee now (almost back to normal) so I am pleased with that.
I have had a look for some urinary wet food, but they say not recommended for cats with CRF, and although I know he does not have CRF, but his kidneys are not that great, so what wet food would be good for both his bladder and his kidneys? I am going to phone the vets today to see what they say.
Now he is doing bigger wees I am going to try and get a sample, only problem is that he doesn't like the plastic cat litter (in fact plays with it) so it will have to be done on my day off when I can follow him round with the wee tube and pop it under him when he goes.
I didn't realise there are 2 types of crystals, it is very useful to know, thank you. So, once we know what crystals we are dealing with then we know what options to take.
I thought it would be expensive, I would imagine feminising will be about £1000? (at least) I do have Fred insured though, and I have always paid the vets bills in full and on time and as I have a good relationship with the vets and they kinda know me now, I am hoping they will allow me to pay off in instalments if the insurance won't pay out..
The vet said 'are you aware that this is likely to be a re-occuring problem?' I just nodded and gave my Fred a hug and that seemed to answer his question, lol. He always gives the cats a little hug and a carry round and a tummy tickle.
so sorry Franta stopped eating, but at least everything was done for him
He was a gorgeous boy and I am sure will be forever missed
Edited to add: phoned vets and they are going to get my vet (Amir) to phone me when he gets in, he starts at 11, but will leave a message on my phone either telling me what food to get, or asking me to phone back to talk to him about it, so will post on here when I know!
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