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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #261 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?

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #260 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.


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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #259 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:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #258 on: December 17, 2008, 09:49:10 AM »
Yayyy well done Memphy! :hug:



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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #257 on: December 16, 2008, 21:45:03 PM »
Woo Hoo - toot toot  :wow:  Great news  :)

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #256 on: December 16, 2008, 21:42:37 PM »
Yeeha WTG Memphis

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #255 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: :)
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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #254 on: December 16, 2008, 13:55:36 PM »
Thats brilliant news Den, I'm so pleased for you both  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #253 on: December 16, 2008, 13:21:49 PM »
That's brill news  :wow:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #252 on: December 16, 2008, 12:22:54 PM »
Brilliant news, so glad that Memphis is all better for Christmas xxx :Luv2:
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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder - *He's fixed now*
« Reply #251 on: December 16, 2008, 12:17:16 PM »
So pleased Den ;D

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #250 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #249 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:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #248 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #247 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
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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #246 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?

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #245 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:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #244 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #243 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  >:(
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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #242 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #241 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:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #240 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:


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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #239 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. >:(

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #238 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".

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #237 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #236 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

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #235 on: December 11, 2008, 11:28:30 AM »
Purrrrrrsonally in his place , I wouldnt talk to you either  :shify:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #234 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:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #233 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #232 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #231 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:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #230 on: December 10, 2008, 18:01:35 PM »
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And he shouldn't need to go back, which will be a relief.


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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #229 on: December 10, 2008, 17:15:10 PM »
Aw, glad he'll be back home tonight  :hug:

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #228 on: December 10, 2008, 17:06:49 PM »
only just seen this but .....yey! so glad he can come home  :Luv:
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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #227 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.

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #226 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:
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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #225 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 ..

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #224 on: December 10, 2008, 14:45:56 PM »
Poor Memph I hope he goes willingly

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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #223 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:
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Re: Memphis in vets with Blocked Bladder
« Reply #222 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:

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