Topic: Bunglys got cystitis again tonight ! (Read 14660 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #55 on:** August 11, 2008, 07:58:56 AM »

That is why they normally dont give out ab's till a urine sample has been given, to see what ab's it will respond to.

MrsR · « **Reply #54 on:** August 11, 2008, 07:49:06 AM »

Pleased to hear hun x

bunglycat · « **Reply #53 on:** August 10, 2008, 22:57:31 PM »

Bungly is a good bit better thank goodness - so i am leaving the x-ray .
She is weeing about every 3-4 hours at the moment , rolling and being her usual self and she still has 2 days tablets to take yet and when they are finished i have to get a sample and take in.

Yesterday it was every hour ,so yes she is improving .
Hopefully this time tomorrow she should be back to normal .
If she goes downhill again for any reason -then i will take her for the x-ray.
For some reason -the baytril tablets didn''t seem to do anything for her ????

The Duchess · « **Reply #52 on:** August 10, 2008, 19:26:59 PM »

My Cosmo did a bid pink wee on my bed late Wednesday night so it was off to the vets 1st thing Thursday. He was given 2 injections and a course of antibiotics and metacam for a week plus some special food - we're hoping to nip it in the bud. Injections kicked in straight away and - touch wood - he seems to be fine now. He got caught in a downpour last Sunday and got absolutely drenched, which I think might have brought this attack on - he's never had it before.

when Jessie (Cosmo's sister) got it last year, it was definitely stress related as she was spotting all over the place constantly - she had a course of cartropen (sp?) injections and we did lots more to make life more interesting and stress free, including building more hidey-holes/safe places and one-to-one play and she's been (fine touch) wood since then

hope you manage to sort things out

Millys Mum · « **Reply #51 on:** August 09, 2008, 20:40:48 PM »

Twice daily measn 12 hours apart so aslong as theres that gap your ok.
An x ray would rule things out for you

bunglycat · « **Reply #50 on:** August 09, 2008, 14:22:50 PM »

To be honest - she doesn''t seem to be any different except she isn''t weeing quite as much- but still only tiny amounts -estimating about once every 45mins -1 hour .
She seems fine in herself and eating okay - also don''t think she has had a poo for a couple of days either !
Getting really worried now - but this is only the 3rd day of tablets and if the ones for the first 2 days didn''t work -i suppose this is the first day !?

She is booked in for x-ray first thing Monday morning if things are no better - if they are and she wees normal - i can ring and cancel it .

MrsR · « **Reply #49 on:** August 09, 2008, 12:25:34 PM »

Hi hunnie sorry I must have gone offline when you had just sent the emails as only just come back online and seen them - I would personally only give the amount of tablets as directed by your vet and no more. Hows Bunglys doing this morning?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #48 on:** August 09, 2008, 10:04:20 AM »

iF she only needs two a day, i wouldnt have given her the second tablet yesterday, and started at 2 a day today.

bunglycat · « **Reply #47 on:** August 09, 2008, 00:27:43 AM »

Well sent 2 pms tonight to 2 different people and had no reply - so will have to trust my own judgement and give her the tablet - was waiting till 2am anyway -but dont think anyone is going to reply tonight now and the people i pmd have gone offline without replying

Will check again just before i get in bed though !

bunglycat · « **Reply #46 on:** August 08, 2008, 22:13:16 PM »

I have come home with different antibiotics and gave her one at 6.45pm , she did have one of the others this morning about 9.30am .
Do you think it will be ok to give her another of these new ones just before i go to bed - around 2-3.30am ?
(still got loads to do and not eaten yet !)

Then when i get up tomorrow , give her one about 12-1pm and the other around 11pm .
Do you think that will be okay ?

bunglycat · « **Reply #45 on:** August 08, 2008, 19:13:06 PM »

My mistake - just picked them up and gave her one the minute i got in - they are nsamox- so we''ll see how these go !

Millys Mum · « **Reply #44 on:** August 08, 2008, 18:04:47 PM »

Synulox taste better so thats good for her

MrsR · « **Reply #43 on:** August 08, 2008, 18:01:04 PM »

At least your mind is slightly at rest hunnie, hopefully the other antibiotics will sort it out x

bunglycat · « **Reply #42 on:** August 08, 2008, 16:43:30 PM »

I have rung my vet and i have to go later and pick up some different antibiotics ( symulox- wrong spelling !)
These are what she had last time - he said if she is still no better by Monday t- take her in for an x-ray !

The vet is a 30 mile round trip and went twice yesterday !!! will be having to get more petrol again too at this rate !!!

MrsR · « **Reply #41 on:** August 08, 2008, 16:20:25 PM »

Yes call your vet and double check with them to be safe but Sylvester got over it in different time frames each time.

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #40 on:** August 08, 2008, 15:11:29 PM »

It did take 3-4 days for my Layla to feel better but I agree, if you are worried then call your vet. It's much better to get some advice as it will not only put your mind at rest but will also ensure your baby is on the mend.

It's so horrid when they are poorly, it really upsets me to see mine suffer but you've done exactly the right things and I'm sure she will be on the mend soon. xx

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Dawn F · « **Reply #39 on:** August 08, 2008, 15:07:34 PM »

if you're worried ring them back again

bunglycat · « **Reply #38 on:** August 08, 2008, 15:06:25 PM »

Yes, i am sure Bungly did last time too ?

Dawn F · « **Reply #37 on:** August 08, 2008, 15:01:00 PM »

when Amber had it a while back she seemed much better the following day

bunglycat · « **Reply #36 on:** August 08, 2008, 14:58:17 PM »

Just wondered how long this should take to clear - she doesn''t seem any better today !
She had an injection around 3pm Wednesday , then 2 tabs yesterday and 1 this morning -its been 48 hours just .
Should i give it another day - i rang yesterday and he said to give it 48 hours - they are open sat morning with an appointment - but i am sure it cleared up quicker last time !?
She is still only doing lots of little wees !

MrsR · « **Reply #35 on:** August 08, 2008, 12:34:17 PM »

Quote from: bunglycat on August 07, 2008, 22:24:04 PM

Thankyou thats really nice- i do live on my own with the cats !

You're welcome x

bunglycat · « **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2008, 22:24:04 PM »

Thankyou thats really nice- i do live on my own with the cats !

MrsR · « **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2008, 22:13:33 PM »

for you and

for our feline patients.

I am always here sweetie if you need to chat about it, etc as it is something you live with daily I know x

bunglycat · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2008, 22:10:36 PM »

I can hear them in and out the litter trays as they are only in the next room and all doors are open in my house all the time .

MrsR · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2008, 18:27:53 PM »

With Sylvester its either the look of his fur that indicates something is goin gon or when I hear him crying in the litter try!

bunglycat · « **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2008, 18:22:29 PM »

Yes, know what you mean (posted other deatils about tabs in other thread)- sem to be looking in the litter tray as often as the cats using it !!

Smartie hasn''t had it for a few years and i still watch him when he goes in it !!

MrsR · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2008, 18:17:07 PM »

Hopefully once on the right diet you won't need the Metacam, mines not been used for months now and looks lilke it will go past its sell by date

You do end up watching your cat even more closely - I am terrible with Sylvester watching him closely every day as the change can happen so quickly. I was always so upset when Sylvester had recurrent episodes.

My vet has said it is just a matter of time till he has to have an op but at the mo I am happy that Sylvester is pain free and peeing normally

Its funny as with my new job one of my specialities is Urology and doing so much research into the human side of it every day even more I think about Sylvester with it.

bunglycat · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2008, 17:54:54 PM »

I don''t think thats the case Millys mum - Phoebe has only been here a couple of weeks and Bungly got tis in May first of all -also Phoebe hasn''t really encountered the others as she has mainly been in the spare room - think she has only seen them on a couple of occasions - Bungly was ontop of settee asleep and i dont think she even noticed her and Smartie was upside down infront of the fire with his legs in the air and took no notice either !!!
Phoebe had a wander round and then went back to her room !!!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2008, 17:15:04 PM »

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on August 06, 2008, 22:26:07 PM

Quote from: bunglycat on August 06, 2008, 20:38:54 PM
What do you advise me to get - metacam - does that need a prescription ?

Yes you have to get Metacam from your vet....a 15ml bottle will last you a long long time.

It has a 6 month shelf life once opened

The pastes that vet uk sell are for using alongside normal food to dissolve cystals in the same way a prescription diet does but without making the cat eat crap soooooo if your feeding c/d you dont need acidifying pastes

As you havent done a urine analysis yet you dont know if this is a stress reaction to the new inmate

bunglycat · « **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2008, 15:18:47 PM »

Thanks
She is on Baytril tablets till monday then will take a sample in after she has finished them
Yes , Smartie (boy) has those crystals and he had s/d and now is on c/d - bungly was eating this but she was also having r.c persian too !
All my cats also eat wet food -Winston eats mainly wet food and touch wood has not had it !

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #25 on:** August 07, 2008, 14:49:36 PM »

You poor things! my cat Layla suffers from urinary tract problems. She had cystitis several times last year and it just wouldn't go, it was awful so we collected a urine sample and found she had struvite bladder crystals which are like grains of sand that are very painful. She has spent the last year on s/d and has recently moved onto c/d which is the aintainance diet but I will put her back on S/d if she has any flair ups. The only time she had a reoccurance was when she snuck into next door and ate some of their cats food. She is very sensitive and even the smallest amount of non-prescription food does it.
I know that you can get wet and dry prescription food so maybe try to give either exclusively. The food was the only thing that cleared things up for my girlie. Have you ahd the urine tested? (Sorry if you've already said that and I missed it!
Hope she is on the mend soon!

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MrsR · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2008, 12:31:52 PM »

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on August 07, 2008, 11:28:22 AM

Quote from: bunglycat on August 07, 2008, 00:40:25 AM
Well i could make that up with those cranberry treats or something else - would i need a prescription from my vet for that ? If i tel him the price he should let me have some for the same price.
Thankyou

Yes you would need a prescription from your vet, which is free, but hopefully your vet would match the price

Apparently prescriptions will only be free for a little while longer - my vet said they are changing the policy nationally so get your scripts asap

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2008, 11:28:22 AM »

Quote from: bunglycat on August 07, 2008, 00:40:25 AM

Well i could make that up with those cranberry treats or something else - would i need a prescription from my vet for that ? If i tel him the price he should let me have some for the same price.
Thankyou

Yes you would need a prescription from your vet, which is free, but hopefully your vet would match the price

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2008, 08:20:17 AM »

You could ask for a prescription for MEtacam and buy it through VetUK. Cystaid can be bought without, but you have to a 250 tablet tub.

bunglycat · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2008, 00:40:25 AM »

Well i could make that up with those cranberry treats or something else - would i need a prescription from my vet for that ? If i tel him the price he should let me have some for the same price.
Thankyou

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2008, 00:03:19 AM »

Just looked on VetUK and Metacam is £8.19 ! almost half the price i have just paid

P&P was free but then it said that orders had to be £9.00 and over !!!!!!

bunglycat · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2008, 23:33:14 PM »

I have got Cystaid and gave her some last night - but they are so big for her !!! If i crushed it on food she wouldn''t eat it !

My vet is great and will match online prices - he does that with the C/D and Smarties fortekor.

Maybe he can give me something too

as i get to the vet and not to the doctor for myself - must make appointment tomorrow as still not feeling that clever tonight !

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2008, 22:26:07 PM »

Quote from: bunglycat on August 06, 2008, 20:38:54 PM

What do you advise me to get - metacam - does that need a prescription ?

Yes you have to get Metacam from your vet....a 15ml bottle will last you a long long time. I popped into my vet on Monday and got a new bottle and it cost be £15

You need to find what works for your cat, As i say its the only thing that works for Freddy but it might not work for Bungly.

As Mrs R says, you can get RC from VetUK and you dont need a prescription but i found once you added the p&p it didnt work out any cheaper than my vet

MrsR · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2008, 21:24:48 PM »

If your vet agrees to the RC Urinary diet get the food from VetUK as its cheaper than from the vet

candyshandy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2008, 21:19:24 PM »

You may also want to mention Cystaid - I've only just given a whole tub of those tablets away (about £50 worth)!! I had to buy a large tub because it wasn't a regular stock item at my vets and then Fabes didn't need them anymore

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