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 Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:08 am
My cat Huggy just had his 2nd birthday yesterday and today he is at the vet hospital undergoing emergency surgery for urinary blockage. Apparently a lot of dry cat foods contain high magnesium levels (and other things) that can cause a cat's urethra to become blocked so they can't urinate because their urine is crystallized. If I hadn't rushed my cat to the vet this morning he could've had a heart attack this evening and died from the high potassium levels in his blood.
He could still die but the vet just called and told me his blood and urine tests look good so far; I'm hoping he pulls through. I have had many cats in my life and never knew about this. Females can get it too, but it is most common in male, neutered cats. The vet tells me if Huggy makes it he'll have to eat expensive prescription food for the rest of his life. I have his mother and two brothers also and they are all going to undergo a diet change.
The worst food I've read about online that seems to cause it is Purina One Indoor cat food. This is going to cost me at least $500 and possibly the life of my beloved pet. Please take measures now to protect your cats from this horrible affliction. Make sure they drink plenty of water and give them good food that promotes urinary health but please consult your vet about it first. My cats are not big water drinkers but they eat wet food twice a day and they get moisture from that but I'm still going to buy them a pet fountain since at least one of them likes drinking running water and I can't turn the sink on for him all the time.
I've always been scared of going through something sad like this with a pet and now the nightmare has become a reality. A lot of people can't afford the surgery and end up having to put their cats to sleep; please take the steps necessary to avoid that if you love your cats.
If anyone else has ever experienced this, I'd love to hear your story and any advice.
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:29 pm
Unfortunately, urinary tract blockages are not uncommon. I underscore what Feevil says about ensuring your cat drinks enough water and eats a good food. The water fountains for cats are a great idea. Also be sure you are aware of your cat's litter box habits so if anything changes, you can take him or her to a vet. The sooner the problem is recognized, the better the cat's chances are.
I will keep my fingers crossed for your baby.
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:46 pm
Any Updates on your poor kitty Feevil? I hope Huggy makes it. *hugs* My cats eat wet food 'Whiskers' with some tasty kitty biscuits for their meals. and they do drink well too.
I really hope your kitty makes it. heart
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:27 pm
I had to go into work in the middle of the night last night to treat a cat with a urinary blockage. It is an emergency that can be life threatening.
It has made me tired today.
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