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How did it go at the vet's today? I hope your cat is feeling better!

He did have a urinary tract blockage and needed ($500) surgery. But they think they caught it soon enough that he should be okay. (And it would have been at least twice as much at the emergency vet.) The first 48 hours are the most critical. So far he has peed once in the litter box (yay!) and twice on my bed (not-so-yay!), and I'm not entirely sure what to make of that (as peeing in places other than the litter box is not supposed to be a good thing, but actually peeing a decent amount is).

I'm still crossing my fingers, hoping for the best. I'll know more in another 36 hours or so. Thanks for asking.

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I'm really glad to hear that, anon! Sad your kitty has any problem at all and that treating him costs so much, but glad that it's not more serious than it could be. I wish you and he all the best.

He seems to be doing better this morning, so I'm hopeful. Thanks.

I'm glad to hear your cat is doing better. Mine has urinary tract issues as well, and had a blockage several years ago that prompted a trip to the emergency vet ~~that I'm still paying off~~, but he's fine most of the time. Unfortunately, after a series of urinary tract infections, he seems to have gotten out of the habit of peeing in the litterbox entirely; we've started putting puppy-training pads in his favorite corners. (He still poops in the litterbox, though.) So keep an eye on your cat, but he might have just started associating his litterbox with hurting when he pees, and so goes elsewhere instead, which might need some re-training (which, if you figure out how, please let me know!)

Good luck to both you and the kitty!

The associating the litterbox with bad things is what I was worried about. (I had bought a new litterbox and a new kind of litter to hopefully lessen the association.) It appears the peeing was because he was still groggy and out of it from the surger, as he has since peed three more times in the litterbox. It doesn't help my poor bed, but at least it doesn't seem like I will have the issues you are having, fortunately. The litter I bought was one for problem cats that have issues using the litterbox and came with a pamphlet of things to try. Maybe you have something like that in your area? As I would hate to be in your situation. (And am crossing my fingers that I am not.) I'd look up the brand name, but I'm at work and it is obviously at home. I could look it up later if you want? Good luck!

I'm glad it seems like the anesthesia was the cause, and that your cat isn't becoming litterbox-averse. We changed our cat's box when we noticed he was peeing elsewhere, but we haven't switched litter, so maybe the stuff you're using might help, especially if it comes with suggestions. If you get the chance later, I'd be grateful for the recommendation.

It's called Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract. There's a whole line of stuff. It's through "Precious Cat", apparently, based on the booklet. www.preciouscat.com or Toll Free 877-311-CATS

Here are some testimonials, including someone who was using puppy pads, as you are... http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751734

Thanks! I'll check it out; hopefully it'll help.

One of mine has a tendency towards UTIs as well, so the vet recommended a specially formulated food called Royal Canin Urinary S/O. It's incredibly expensive but since swapping my cat to it, he's been okay. ::touches wood::

I'm in the UK, and I don't know where you are, but maybe there's something similar available?

I hope your cat is okay.

Yeah, my cat's on prescription food from the vet too, and we have to mix a medication into his food to help discourage crystal formation, but so far, so good. Thanks for the good thoughts :)

I hope your cat gets better. It's horrible when they're sick. :(

One of mine has a tendency towards UTIs too, and (as I said to Cassandraoftroy) my vet recommended swapping him to Royal Canin Urinary S/O. It's expensive but worth it, IMO, as I'd rather pay for that than end up taking him back to the vet over and over for the same issue. I'm in the UK though, so I don't know what's available for you. Maybe you could ask your vet?

Yeah, that is one of the two brands of prescription food my vet wants me to feed him. I'm thinking doing half that and half a non-prescription urinary tract formula to help cut costs. As $1.75 for a can of food when I usually spend $.40 is a bit much. (Heck, a lot of my meals don't cost $1.75.)

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