I’ll check on that. I think about 3 months ago but I’m not sure.
I’ll check on that. I think about 3 months ago but I’m not sure.
Diabetic cats typically crave moisture/water so I doubt that’s it.
A stressful event causing cystitis is a pretty classic scenario.
Last time one of mine had a bought of cystitis switching the dry to Urinary SO (I had another cat on it already) and adding cosequin finally cleared it up. We had been doing tramadol and subQ fluids and it didn’t really help that much.
It sounds like you are doing everything you can and are a very good owner.
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Uti testing usually tests urine, withdrawn from the bladder.
Testing for diabetes would be a fructosamine test, of blood.
A cat on dry food, peeing volumes is likely drinking quite a bit as well. Urine comes from somewhere. If this cat is on dry food, water to make urine is being drunk. Cats need very little supplemental water when healthy and fed canned, low carb food. Blood glucose rollercoaster-ing up and down as it does on carb loaded food will make a cat miserable.
Not saying it can’t be something else, just explaining the pieces that, to me, suggests ruling diabetes out.
How long ago was a full blood panel done on this cat? Bloodwork is an excellent diagnostic tool.
The Urinary SO made a huge difference to all of my cats. They lost the little bit of excess weight they were all carrying and their coats are so bright, smooth and silky and they actually shed less. The most significant difference was in Rotten Ralph and his wonderful personality is shining through.
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Yes and testing the urine 1-2x’s a year after a bout with a UTI, crystals or stones is a good idea. I test Ralph 2x a year and I collect his urine at home in a cup and take it in to the vet. When I take the kittens in for their rabies shot I’m going to take Ralph in for a full blood work, he’s lost a healthy amount of weight since being on the Urinary SO but I want to make sure everything else is in order.
I’ve signed up to get onto the vet’s portal, and once I’m able to get in I’ll see if I can check his labs.
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Amitryptiline is also an option for cystitis. It’s commonly used for this purpose for humans, and can be used in cats. One of mine is on it for anxiety.
Thanks, Dungrulla. Amitryptiline sounds familiar.
I hate to say this out loud, but we’ve given Sasha two Adequan shots and we’ve had no peeing that I know of. So, we’ll see how this goes and if it doesn’t work out we can go from there. I still haven’t gotten an email allowing me into the vet portal to check his labs, so I’ll try to follow up on that tomorrow. I’ll check on the amitriptyline as well.
Thanks!
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Im glad the Adequan is helping. Amitriptyline has fallen out of favor among cat veterinarians due to some concerning side effects.
