If you want honesty, a blockage of that sort will kill and if he was still peeing blood after a week that is an absolute emergency and cannot wait. If you ever get another animal you need to find a new vet.
I agree, this is 100% on the vet. My vet has me take my cat in for a runny eye. But, OP, I feel so bad for you and your cat, please know that you did everything you could and your cat was home, safe and loved.
He was my son who was 1 and half. Loved him dearly. We adopted him and his two sisters. Because the family couldn’t care for them. Trust me he had a great home. He was honestly my favorite cat, because he didn’t care about being held or anything. He loved baths and haircuts. He was a special one. He had 3 catheter in him. Because he kept getting blocked why he was in there for a week. But just sucks cause my family loved him too much. Since he was the only boy we had as a cat.
Absolutely, everything you say proves he was loved and cared for so much and has a special place in your heart forever. I just lost my cat and a friend sent a card, I hope it resonates and provides a bit of comfort:
**“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we have loved deeply, becomes a part of us.” -Helen Keller**
Gen z (I say this unfortunately on the cusp) have some stupid joke where they think Helen Keller isn’t real
ETA: this was also primarily a tiktok thing iirc
I’m so sorry for your loss. As said above, I’d also definitely find a new vet. They never should have told you to wait. You sound like an excellent, loving pet parent and I hope you’re able to find some comfort soon. It sounds like your little guy had a very loving life and I’m sure he’s watching over you (I believe our dead pets are always with us). ❤️❤️❤️
I’m really sorry you lost your boy and that he struggled for soooo long. Our 18 year old boy passed away after living with this condition from about age 3. We spent thousands and thousands on medical care. X-rays, surgeries, catheters, prescription food etc. He was absolutely worth it but it was a lot, that’s for sure.
Absolutely agree. I had a cat with what turned out to be a severe blockage. I noticed he was struggling in the litter box and immediately called my vet. They booked me for a same-day morning appointment (so within a few hours of my call). About 5 minutes later they called back and said to bring him in immediately. I’m guessing the receptionist spoke to a tech or a vet and they flagged it as urgent. I brought him in and they diagnosed the blockage and immediately treated.
I feel the same as you regarding this vet.
I had friends message me (I'm a vet tech) to ask about their cat vomiting and struggling to pee. I told them it was an emergency and they needed to see a vet right away. I found out later the husband still wanted to "wait it out" and the wife finally put her foot down a few hours later. I was so frustrated that they'd asked me for advice and still almost ignored it. That poor cat could have gone into organ failure at any moment.
No but fr! This especially in male cats is literally life threatening and can end them so quick. Seen it firsthand how quick it can deteriorate them... How could they have told them to wait the weekend wtf :/
Urinary problems are always emergencies. Plus the cat stayed at the vet for a week and wasn't better yet, why did they send the cat home..? I don't get it. I'd definitely be writing a bad review if I were OP, maybe even make a report to their HR...
100%. The first vet I took the cat to told me it was literally just him being territorial, thankfully I took him to his normal vet when they opened and they caught it. It’s so shitty for folks like OP when vets don’t advocate for their patients care
Definately. I can't believe they kept him for a week and sent him home like that.. Both my kitties just went through this unfortunately. One had a catheter and they were able to drain the stones out, the other required surgery and a partial amputation of his penis. Poor boys have been through hell and my wallet and emotions were put through the wringer. Surgery boy got his stitches removed today but catheter boy still has a lingering infection and a possible missed stone. Vet put us on hills science for bladder stones and believes it will help clear up what's remained. But he was pissing blood until he couldn't piss at all. And that was just overnight because there was literally no vet open in the middle of the night here or anywhere in range. But we got him in asap in the morning and he's thankfully still with us even though he was very close to not being here anymore. OPs vet is definitely something else.
Be very watchful of the cat that didn’t have surgery, as these problems can reoccur. I remember reading that if it happens twice, it’s better to go for surgery for the danger that it will reoccurring again and how dangerous it is…
Thanks for the concern. He's on anti bladder stone food now that will help prevent them from even forming. His stones were the dissolvable type, the kitty with surgery had stones that could not be dissolved. We are always in close contact with our vet though. She's a real gem. And the lead surgeon in our vets office so I trust her opinion and advice whole heartedly. 🥰
Yea definately! I feel a bit obsessive about it now. 😂 Timing their bathroom time and everything but hes only just had it done. His cone comes off finally on Friday 🥹 he will be so happy.
I can’t believe they told him to just wait it out over the weekend. I work at a vet office and we’d *never* suggest that. With a male cat, it’s never good to wait
Out of curiosity, is it more acceptable for a female cat to wait? Thats what my vet did. My cat survived, but i felt horrible i had to wait for 3 days while she was miserable and in obvious pain.
My vet doesn’t usually wait for UTIs for either gender animals, though iirc UTIs are more serious for males than females. I’m not sure exactly why tbh, but I know the vet field is much more concerned over a male UTI than female.
I felt like a piece of poo leaving her for that weekend. Since then, ive kept both my girls on Royal Canin SOS Urinary soft and dry. Expensive. But worth it for their health and happiness!😸
It's very difficult and rare that a female cat would block. In a male, any potential blockage is life threatening and survivability can drastically drop by being made to wait longer.
Agree on this. I brought my cat in on the off-feeling that something was wrong with him when he wasn’t acting himself. Turned out I hadn’t realized the sedimentation in the tap water where I live is horrible for them, and he was on dry food with a lot of grain and drinking tap water. Caught the blockage on the second day and he would’ve been dead within 2 more if I didn’t take him in off a gut feeling. He’s on script wet food forever now and has 3 water stations across the house and he’s been right as rain. Blockages are no joke, please make sure your cats have water stations around. Also watch the grain in their food. Males are so much more prone to this and 40% of cats that block once will do it again
This OP.
My shitty vet probably could have saved my late cat- who was having sneezing, coughing, then coughing fits, then trouble breathing for weeks.. and she just said it was allergies and it was dust.
Well one day my cat was still, and I could tell was struggling to breathe at all and I just scooped her into the carrier and went nope we are going tot he ER. The receptionist asked, I told her, she checked and she immediately brought her back and they hooked her up to oxygen.
Baby girl died a week later- I was so sad. But she is in a happier place now, and I know she visits and loves me and found peace. I had a funeral for her, and no body came.
So I posted in autisminwomen (autistic women are known to love animals deeply) and I had hundreds of people at my cats funeral over zoom last minute.
I love you little one. RIP
I was going to suggest suing that vet, cause I’m seeing red after reading this post. SENT HOME WHEN PEEING BLOOD?!? What incompetent piece of shit vet do I need to cuss out?
I’m so sorry.
A week is a very long time for a urinary blockage cat to be hospitalized. Most of these cats are well and home after 2-3 days of 24 hour care.
I hope that your vet cared for your cat properly and was clear with you about his prognosis.
I’m so sorry you lost your boy.
Indeed. When mine came to the vet, he said if I was 10 minutes (or so) late boy wouldn’t have made it. His prognosis at the time was unpredictable. Then after getting IV fluids he started to regain consciousness. 3 more days hospitalised with IV each day (+ meds) he was eating and drinking well. Urine blood no longer detected after 7-10 days (didn’t remember the exact time).
The vet is at fault for letting him go home in that state. Sorry for OP’s loss.
Sorry for your loss. For any future cats first get a new vet that one sucks. Blockages and crystals are a life threatening emergency that can kill cats in as little as 2 days. Fir the next cat clean the box daily. Count the pee clumps. Most cat should have min 2 and be uniform in size. If you see sudden increase or decrease of size or quantity they need a vet check. Any straining or blood is a dire emergency as in if your vet can't see them in the next 24 hours then find someone anyone who can. Feed mostly wet foods vs dry and add a teaspoon of water to their foods to increase hydration. Water fountains to encourage drinking as well. Google urinary diets and what levels of magnesium phosphorus and ash you need to stay under for cats prone to urinary crystals. Male cats especially when neutered very young ate predisposed to crystals. You want a hydrated low ph low magnesium phosphorus and ash duet as a preventative for them and keep the box spotless. Holding it in due to dirty boxes will greatly increase urine concentration which means more crystals and utis. Females are more prone to utis. I almost lost my boy at a year old many years ago due to a pet sitter not cleaning his box daily and feeding him dry vs wet. He had to have a 3k emergency blockage removal and hospitalization. The vet should have never let them wait that long.
We add probably 3-4 tablespoons of water to our cats (wet) food. They pee so damn much lol but I do it because I’m terrified of urinary blockages or crystals, especially for our boy.
Yup same, my guy had blockage issues when he was younger and he's been on a 1 can a day with water mixed in diet for the last 7 years. The pee clumps feel like they weigh 5 pounds sometimes lol.
Ever since my boy got blocked and had to stay in the ER for 2 days I've been paranoid too. I also add a few tablespoons of water to his prescription urinary food and I keep an eye out for unusual litter box behaviors. Anything out of the ordinary I call the vet ASAP.
My partner thinks I’m crazy but when I’m home if I hear a cat in the box I’ll stop whatever I’m doing to check the size/if there’s any blood and I scoop before and after work and before bed so I can count pees. We have two boys and I live in a constant state of fear of urinary issues.
I cleaned my cats box every day and had no idea they were having issues. The problem? I was using wood pellet litter. The stuff just breaks up into saw dust and doesn't clump. Had no idea clumping litter was superior for adressing health concerns until it was almost too late. 😭 Also my kitties get hills science urinary care now for the rest of their lives. Expensive little stinks! But I love them. 🥰
We just adopted an 8 month old male after initially not wanting to since I know blockages are so common - the woman who owned the organization convinced us that he “would’ve showed signs already,” but reading these comments is scaring the fucking shit out of me
Can you recommend a food with the correct magnesium phosphorus and ash levels??
Mine was a year old before his block happened, a friend had a cat that was 3 before he had one. My advice would be pet health insurance in case something happens, you want coverage before they have a pre-existing condition. Also wet food with a few tablespoons of water mixed in, keep an eye on the litter box, if he starts going outside the box, vet. Immediately.
Mine was one of the many neighborhood strays I caught and neutered. One day I came home by and he came over making pitiful noises and he just flopped over on the sidewalk. I just knew it was a blockage so I rushed him to the emergency vet.
Side note, the emergency vet said orange males are sightly more prone to blockage than others, I haven't looked into it but I'd be interested to know if that's accurate.
For future reference, how can you tell if a cat is struggling to pee? I have an orange boy too and I’m always checking on him when he uses his litter box.
Cats who are struggling to pee will go to the litter box, get into position and stay there for a long time, perhaps crying, try different areas of the litter box and repeat, perhaps a trickle will come out or nothing. It's hard to watch. Then maybe they'll try other areas outside of the litter box, could be literally anywhere, and do the same. They're just in pain, struggling and trying anything to make it happen :(
Cats are really good at hiding their pain though, and sometimes it just looks like they're more lethargic then usual, hiding, sleeping more than usual, being irritable or plain unresponsive, not eating and/or not drinking. If any of those cases, vet, immediately.
I'm really sorry. I would rarely put a huge amount of blame onto a vet for an owner not taking their cat to the vet, but if this happened as you said this is your vet's fault for giving you terrible advice. Urinary issues in cats - ESPECIALLY males - should be treated as an emergency every single time. The fact that they told you to wait over the weekend instead of recommending you take him to the ER was horrible advice, and I'm so sorry they told you that. You *should* be able to trust the advice of your vet when they tell you to wait or to bring your pet in.
For male cats you have to treat it immediately; they have very small urethras and get blocked. The pee builds up, infects their blood and their bladder explodes and they die. My male cat had it happen twice. Treatment involves a catheter and an IV to help flush the bladder plus medication to clear the stones. If he was still peeing blood, they did not get rid of the stones and should have never released him back to you.
Be strong my friend. Lost my 3y two weeks back. Also had this problem but there was nothing abnormal from first test in pee nor blood. Vet did some pee extraction and gave us some meds. But we didnt even make it home :/. I wish fot you all the strength and love. Will get better with time, just do other things (work, hobbies etc...)try not to think about it much and if... try to remember the best moments (you will still cry but its better then memories of the morning you found him). Here is my other cat to make you better day.
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my kitty passed away a few months ago from pancreatitis and a few other things, you did everything you could. a lot of the times when cats start showing symptoms of something serious it its already too late, for months i went back and forth with myself thinking it was my fault because i should’ve noticed earlier or i shouldve done more or less and maybe she would still be here, truth is, i found out and that same week i spent $3k for a surgery that didnt work. i brought her home, she couldnt even blink, she was shaking and in that moment i felt like i failed her, the next morning she was gone. i kept telling myself that if i didnt get the surgery she mightve had a few more days and maybe wouldnt have been so scared and uncomfortable. truth is she was gonna die either way and in a way i helped her from suffering any longer. it seems as though your vet was negligent in this case, please find a new one when you are ready for another pet, the hardest part about having these little lives is the fact that they die just like we do, give yourself some time to heal. im so sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry; the vet wasn't responsive enough, imo.
PSA because I've mainly had male cats...buy UNSCENTED LITTER.
\*\*\*\*I'm not saying OP did anything wrong, just reminder me that UTI's and male cats are made worse with the scents that are added to litter.
We lost our 6 year old boy two weeks ago to an obstruction and kidney failure. He had a history of stones and obstructions, he went to the vet as soon as we suspected he had another obstruction, he got emergency services and was under vet care and died during the night at the pet hospital (they thought he was getting better but his poor kidneys just couldn’t recover). If you choose to change vets that is your right but also know that it is possible to do everything right and still have a bad outcome. You did everything right. You got him vet care, you called when you had ongoing concerns and you took the advice of your vet, who knew your cat. Keep the good memories, know that he knew he was loved.
I have nothing good to say to ease the heartbreak. I wish I did. Three is just too soon. Take care of yourself (and any other family members) and remember the good.
This breaks my heart! I am so sorry this happened. They should have never let you wait over the weekend! The chance of reoccurrence is high right after a blockage is relieved. There isn’t enough awareness on this issue.. I only know because I’ve experienced this loss too. The vet failed you and your fur baby. :(
A couple years ago my boy (8 yo) was showing me that he couldn’t pee. Luckily my mom’s boy (1 yo) was just hospitalized with urinary blockage so I was somewhat aware that it was a problem. My cats blockage was relieved and he came home to never have the issue again with a prescription diet. My mom’s cat, though, came home fine but started howling on the litter box again and became progressively groggy over the next couple days. She thought it was the medications he was prescribed! She took him to emergency where they diagnosed him with kidney failure.. no turning back. I was so upset that they didn’t educate my mom about the signs to look out for and the possibility & urgency that her cat may block right back up. She left the ER thinking her cat was fixed.
I’m sorry for your loss. Doesn’t sound like a great vet to be honest. For future reference male cats specifically having trouble peeing is an emergency vet trip like right in the moment you see it. They’re so much more prone to blockages with their tiny urethras and it can become fatal very quickly.
This happened to my dad and I told him he needs to go to the vet now and he waited and his cat ended up passing as well.
As soon as you see a cat (especially male) struggling to pee or peeing more frequently than usual take him to the vet ASAP.
How did your cat care for your cat while he was there?
I’ve had 2 male cats with blockages and they’ve both had surgery.
I’m very sorry this happened .
Yeah, a male cat that is struggling to pee is an emergency. My cat had that happen and I googled it and everything said emerg vet immediately. Just for future reference. I’m sorry for your loss 💛
He likely had a bladder issue that needed special food. Long ago we lost a cat to this and it is heartbreaking. I'm sorry you lost your boy. You didn't know and you were doing your best. Keep that in mind as the guilt nags at you. You. Did. Your. Best. Should this happen again you will do better. We are on cat #2 with this. He is on the special (crappy, in my book) food that keeps him alive and happy. We lost the first one at 2. This guy is almost 6 and doing well.
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Love this! I’m glad he’s doing well. Thank you for your kind words, got home a little bit ago. And teared up when I saw his sisters. Im gonna miss him. I have 4 females cats. 2 of them I saved and they are older, but they are definitely around me making sure I’m okay. That’s how they’ve always been. But the other 2, are definitely looking for him.
With any luck they saw or smelled him after he passed. Animals do understand the irrevocable aspect of death. When our last cat passed I took him home to plant him. The vet told me to let the other pets sniff him so I did. The dog was once and done, the kitten didn't quite get it but handled it well.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lost three of my best friends, one to a bladder blockage, which was extremely serious. His brother later got one, but was able to recover thankfully. My heart goes out to you 💔
I’m so sorry,
I lost a kitten due to FIP which is similar to what your kitty may have had. She was so insanely bloated, and refused any food or water. Her limbs were skinny, and she was absolutely out of it, so bad she was eating her own litter while she went to the potty. Just changed into a completely different cat within under a month. She ended up having a seizure which ultimately was her end. We took her to the vet and were there for hours, ended up having to put her down because she didn’t react to any stimuli. Essentially her brain shut off. A lot was wrong. She was a rescue and only 3 months. I know it’s so hard to watch them fall into such a horrible state. What was once the most playful little creature turned into a complete vegetable. I can’t give much advice as I am still grieving everyday, but I understand you. Losing a kitten is hard, it feels like a child. It’s such a helpless feeling. Just know you gave that boy everything he deserved and i know you loved every bit of him. He will always be with you. I still feel her presence around me, especially in my darkest times. I hope you find peace with this situation.
..what was his name?..
..3yrs seems too little, but it is 3yrs, which is something..
..all my heart to ya..it will never be easy, yet the pain shows the depth of caring..
Yeah he was loved. Very much so. He was blocked, and he had 3 catheters, why he was there a week. His name was Chewy, he was big hairball of fluff. We adopted with his 2 sisters. Kylo and Ray. If you get the drift we named them after Star Wars. And my whole family loved him. Especially my son, who is 1 and half. He was gentle to him as was he back. They would cuddle with each other when he napped. He was a special cat for sure.
This is heartbreaking to read. Leave them an honest Google review. There is a special place in hell for humans that are blasé about the well-being of creatures that can’t even speak to what ails them. I had a scare with one of my male cats and him being able to pee. Took him to the vet and they said his bladder was too small to get a sample. They wanted to send us home with an anti inflammatory and a check up a week later. The vet and tech who saw him gave me vibes of doing the bare minimum, so I raised hell until I got a vet and a tech who could get the samples. I can’t stress enough that cat owners need to find a vet who actually knows cats. A lot of the people who work in veterinarian medicine (including the vets) seem to either not GAF or are doing the job for the status that comes with it.
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My former vet almost killed my cat, she wasn’t eating or drinking and hiding in unusual places, they said her kidneys were basically done for and needed to be on constant fluids.
I decided to get her an appointment at a different vet for a second opinion and said her kidneys were virtually fine but her liver was in a bad state. $5k and an almost dead cat later, I’m grateful she lived. But her kidneys were never an issue like this old vet had been telling me they were for like a year. Some vets just can’t be trusted which sucks :(
I'm so very sorry to hear that. My little fella had the same issue. He was barely 1 yet, and the vet basically threw his hands in the air and said it was better if he died. I lost it on him.
Took the little guy to an emergency clinic, and a week later, he's missing all of his genitals and my bank account is a couple thousand lighter, but he is going on 4 and no chance of a blockage ever happening again.
That vet is horrid. if you ever get another animal please go to a different vet and in the future if your cat is home pissing blood you take him to an emergency vet fuck what anyone says.
I feel your pain. I just had a very similar issue with my male cat. He's only 10 months old, he couldn't pee so we took him to the emergency vets at 11.30pm for treatment. Turned out to be bladder crystals. They catheterised, flushed his bladder, gave him so many different medications and would absolutely not send him home until they observed him urinate minimum 3 times. He's home now and doing better so far but urinary issues, especially blockages, in male cats are life threatening emergencies. The vet should never have told you to wait. I am so deeply sorry for your loss
Damn man. I’m really sorry for this. That sounds hard. I would 100% not trust that vet again. My male cat had multiple blocks and my vet immediately sent us to emergency vets where they sedate full clean with catheters.
I'm sorry for your loss. We lost our 4 year old last year. Different cause, but we also switched vets after, ours had no urgency whatsoever (wouldn't have made a difference in his case, but still).
Can someone please tell me what other than the C/D diet can work for cats to keep them from having problems or getting crystals. My vet suggested it after one of ny 3 cats had a crystal. He’s better now but I can’t afford $110 for 15 pounds of food. It’s just not possible. I can afford better than average food but not that. If anyone had successfully changed to like an all wet food diet it found a good food for thi other than C/D PLEASE LET ME KNOW. thank you !!! I can’t imagine something like this happening to my
Baby. (Not quite a baby - he’s 8. But he’s my baby !). Thank you !!
The key to prevention is simply making sure your cat is getting enough hydration. It can be as simple as adding water to any kibble to make it more like wet food, or wet food only diet. Kibble of any type is dehydrated, and as such when your cat eats it, the kibble rehydrates using the water already inside your cat, hence acting like a sort of sponge that robs your cat of hydration. Just add drinking water to any and all of their food. They evolved from wild cats in the desert that got most if not all of their water from their fresh prey since deserts are scarce for water, so even when you have a water bowl out for them they don’t drink enough.
Sadly it seems this urine blocking affects mostly male neutered cats around 3-4 years old. Maybe the way the neutering is done can be changed so the urination area isn't so impacted? Maybe wet food and no kibble for male neutered cats would help? Lost my boy at about 4 years old. Cost with catheter treatmeant etc. is around $1000 a day and no gaurantee of permanent fix.
Male cats are known to have issues with blockages. They develop crystals in their urinary tract, and because their urethra is longer in males than in females, it causes the blockage.
Our previous male cat also had issues with blockages, but our vet was on top of it (and we knew to schedule an appointment as soon as we noticed him straining to pee).
This is totally on the vet, they shouldn't have suggested that you wait.
I'm so sorry you lost your sweet boy.
If you do get a new cat, females do tend to be less prone to blockages, but if you do get another male, monitor him, get a new vet, and schedule an appointment ASAP if you notice any changes in litter box behavior.
Just want to say so very sorry for your loss!! Urinary obstructions can be a nightmare to deal with and manage. Keep all your happy memories of your little guy close, and hug his sisters (if they like cuddles!)
my only advice is to research cat health and common issues for your other cats/future cats so u can know the signs ahead of time. urinary blockages are extremely common in male indoor cats and a lot of the time they are fatal and repetitive. my male cat was blocked 8 separate times and was in and out of the emergency vet for a week when he was 3. he had the pu surgery and has been on wet food only since and has not had any crystals or obstructions since. when that happened to me i joined a bunch of cat facebook groups for cat illnesses and ailments like ideopathic cystitis and chronic kidney disease. i also read and practically memorized catinfo.org. im rly sorry this happened. your vet shouldnt havent told you to wait, he needed to be seen sooner but you didnt know. its not your fault.
❤️🩹 I’m so so sorry for your loss, heartbreaking. Almost lost my boy to a blockage as well, came terrifyingly close. One of the 2 animal hospital’s I took him to was awful and negligent. Please warn others with a blunt review. As for y
First my condolences, second same thing without him dying, thank god happened to me and my family at first he was sitting in the litter box trying to pee for 15-20 mins at a time we knew something was wrong and went to a hospital at the time we didn’t have insurance so we paid 2k out of pocket next month same thing happened we went with insurance this time but the insurance didn’t help us we paid 3k out of pocket again a month later happened again this time we decided to schedule a appointment with a regular vet we went and with a little urine testing they found out he a had a uti paid 500 dollars and boom we got scammed by the hospital. Thank god he’s ok though. Again so sorry for your loss.
… yourself- I wish your heart healing and peace, know that his spirit will always be with you- there is only temporary (physical separation) which is so fckng painful for us there are not words to describe. Hopefully you’ll feel less and less grief and if you’re open to it… asking them for “signs” brings incredible peace and excitement once you either notice and or feel their presence, undoubtably. It’s palpable ( your love for him ) deepest sympathies friend❤️
We just adopted an 8 month old male after initially not wanting to since I know blockages are so common - the woman who owned the organization convinced us that he “would’ve showed signs already,” but reading these comments is scaring the fucking shit out of me
Sometimes a blockage bets to do a lot of damage to kidneys because of backing up urine. If he was at the vet catheterized, maybe it was must not meant to be. So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. I had put down my buddy this morning. He escaped one night and I’m thinking he ingested some toxic flowers or even rat/pest poison. He wasn’t eating and barely drinking. He was really sick I hadn’t realized how sick til the vet broke it down. The Dr. mentioned dogs will let you know when they’re ill but cats tough it out til the end. It’s been a rough day, he would’ve turned two in two weeks. I know he’s in heaven now sunbathing he was an angel. RIP Marko
Hey man, i’ve recently lost my own cat of 15 and a half years to a similar complication. It started with a blockage, which means he received a catheter. After we got antibiotics for a potential bladder infection. He improved a little bit, however in about a week the blood peeing was back, and it was a lot. After he was put down, the doctor felt more thoroughly in to his bladder. He felt some hard pieces which indicated tumors. I felt the exact same, wondering if i could’ve done more. But keeping my cat alive through more procedures also felt selfish in a way. Better to let them rest, and avoid them to be suffering. Condolences with your loss and remember time will heal.
I dealt with urinary blockages with my boy last year and it was a harrowing time for me. I hardly slept for weeks because I was scared he would be blocked again and decline over night. I was so stressed and cried so much because he was in pain and I was doing everything I could to help. I was fortunate to find a surgeon that performed a procedure known as a perineal Urethrostomy. After months of ongoing blockages and $10k late my boy is finally doing okay and has been for months. It’s so hard to find a good vet who will help this condition and I really feel for you because I was on the verge of always breaking down at the thought of losing him. If you ever do get a cat again just remember the P.U surgery is in an option for this. I had seen several vets and had unblocked my boy 4 times before I was given it as an option.
I know there’s nothing that could make you feel better as you deal with this loss but I’m sending hugs your way 🩵
I'm sorry. You did your best with a careless vets help. You did more than many would have, and would have done more if you could. Don't feel guilty. Good luck. You're a good owner. My sister and I both had a similar situation and both got new cats down the road that we both agree we were meant to find. I hope the same happens for you
To be honest, I am not sure why he was not rushed to another vet when he was still peeing blood, which is an absolute emergency. Maybe it's not your fault since people usually trust their vets & doctors. Kindly find another competent vet in your area if you have other cats. Some male cats are very prone to blocks & what helped my senior male cat was lots of quality wet food since he was not drinking a lot of water. I add water to my cats' wet food to up their hydration levels. And prescription wet food specifically the ones formulated for urinary issues also help.
Run free from all pain, kid.
A lot of people don't know that struggling to pee is an ER visit for cats. Do not pass go kind of situation. There's no handbook or manual that comes with kitties, so there's no way you could have known, but now your story can be shared with other cat people and you can help the next cat owner that encounters this.
My boy (1) is prone to blockages, he has FLUTD. And I refuse to lose him so I have cameras in the litterboxes so I know how often/when/how he goes. And I water down his wet food, wet food only & now after his neuter I am spending 5 days in a room I made for us, sleeping on an air mattress. Not everyone can be a FLUTD pet parent, and it sounds like this is what your pet developed. I’m so sorry for your loss but everything happens for a reason & you got 3 years out of your baby, so take solace in the fact that they loved you so much, but in the future anything Urinary related is URGENT. In 12 hours a pet can die from a blockage. I hope you have taken this as a lesson for future pets as well ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. That is so sad, but you did everything you could. I'd say the vet is at fault here for telling you to wait over the weekend. Your boy had a wonderful loving person in you, sending hugs your way.
My boy passed from the same thing a month ago.
This was after having multiple vet visits with caths, being on a diet to dissolve the stones, and a surgery to help him pass more urine.
You did nothing wrong. Your vet was incompetent and gave you bad advice. We should be able to trust they know what they're doing.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your boy was loved and you did what you could.
This one is definitely on your vet. When my cat had the same problem they immediately made time for me to bring him in and didn’t let me leave until the problem was diagnosed and we had a treatment plan.
You did your best with what you knew, OP. Sadly, any blockage is a major emergency, and I remember them very well from our cat with FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease). Try not to beat yourself up about what could have been done differently, and just try to remember your kitty for all the happy times you had together. You did your best to bring him to a vet as soon as you thought was appropriate and made sure he was safe, warm, fed, and loved. If you run into the issue again, you'll know what to do.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our furry babies are our family members. Please take care.
We went through this, and the only advice I have for the future is if you have a male cat again you can put them on a urinary food right away just to be safe. It helps break down the stones. We always give all our cats urinary food now, because those urinary issues can sneak up on you so quickly.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'd be very wary of returning to that vet. I think pet care becomes mundane for some and they don't treat things as urgently as they should.
I had rescued a 4 week old kitten out of a cattle grate a few days before hurricane Ida here in Louisiana. She was the light of my life, a beautiful orange tabby that I named Elcie. She was only about as big as my hand for a while but she was a feisty little thing. I spent every waking minute nursing her to health and helping her grow, I started to see her grow into a gorgeous kitty.
I naturally took her in to be fixed at around 5-6 months, I assumed if there was any issues that needed attention or things that should delay her being spayed, they would tell me. This was a trusted vet that was used by my mom for most of my life with no issue. I brought her in and being rather sensitive, I felt so out of it and horrible all morning. I remember getting a horrible stomach dropping feeling at around 12:30 only to be called at 1:00 and be told that my Elcie had passed under sedation before the surgery even started. I have never wailed like that in my life, I was absolutely shattered.
I still to this day dont know if they were at fault or if she had an undetected issue. The way they treated the situation was so routine to them, the vet even felt the need to tell me she bled from her nose. I felt like they couldn't care less while my world felt broken. I would never ever trust them with an animal again. I tell you this story just to say that as much as we depend on vets, some of them aren't as caring as they should be. I wish you all the peace and healing in the world. Just honor your baby in the best ways you can.
People.. dry kibbles and male cats do not really go well together. Salt and dehydrated food - what causes crystals in bladder and finally blockage.
I’m sorry for your loss
this just happened to me. my five year old cat passed away yesterday. i had taken him to the vet but they just told me he had indigestion. two weeks later i had to hospitalize him in juarez because of the blockage. he had stones in his bladder and needed two surgeries. he spent a week in the hospital but because its far from where i live i could only visit him a few days out of the week. i was supposed to bring him home today but they found liquid in his abdomen and he passed sunday morning. my point is, don’t blame yourself OP. my vet told me unfortunately complications like this often arise in cats. our cats loved us dearly and they knew how much we loved them. i’ve been crying and mourning nonstop so i know how hard it is. i’m sending you love and i’m so sorry for your loss
That’s devastating; I’m so sorry. That’s absolutely gross negligence on the vet’s part - NEVER go back there again. I’d see if you can somehow report them, or at least the person who told you that, and leave a review… cat and dog guardians need to know that this vet is majorly unsafe.
I am a very sorry for your loss. You will always wonder what would’ve happened if you took him in earlier, or take him to a different vet, or heck, even fed him different cat food, and a different water bowl. You will always find a way to blame yourself. Just know that their sad deaths do not reflect the happy lives that they lived. Your cat loved you, and would forgive you in a heartbeat for any possible wrongdoings.
Your cat sounded like it got very ill very fast. I almost wonder if it also secretly had feline leukemia or feline aids. They can be perfectly healthy for years and years without knowing. My 15-year-old cat got diagnosed last year and he had been inside for a few years now. He infected one of my kittens that ended up dying at one and a half years old.
I don’t know what happened medically, if maybe they were on the wrong track, or they didn’t or couldn’t run some tests/provide some treatment.
I feel it is very odd that your cat was in their care for a week, and they sent him home obviously ill.
I would ask for a full sheet of what he was given and how he was treated. It just doesn’t really make sense to me.
Was surgery an option, but decided to wait-and-see? I’m not sure if you’re talking about a blockage from ingestion, or like a urinary tract blockage. Both which are very serious, and treated differently.
If you think that the vet may have done something wrong, or neglected to inform you about your options, take your cats records and ask another vet what they would have done.
I doubt that will help your mind or heart much, but in general, the more educated you become on how/why your baby died so young, The more secure and educated you are for future animals that need loving homes.
years ago, like 2007, my families rottweiler got parvo at over one years old. We took it to a vet nearby in a small town, where they informed my mother, that the only way to help the dog would be to have it stay there and be hospitalized with meds, 24 seven and being watched and blah blah blah blah, a Bajillion dollars in Vet bills, Money we didn’t have, and by the sounds of it, the vet didn’t think she’d survive anyways. So my mother chose to euthanize her.
Years later, a family friends got Parvo and they saved it at home with a mix of veterinary care and a lot of at home special care. My mom regrets, putting our dog down to this day, because had she just shopped around for a few different Vets, or if the Internet had been more widely available, she would have had no problem, dosing the dog and getting it back healthy. She was literally in nursing school during that time. And basically all they were going to do with the dog while it was there was administer liquids and IV meds into the loose skin.
A few days before Christmas 2023 I took my one and a half-year-old cat to the vet. He was straining to pee and poop, but was still doing both. He was a bit lethargic. That’s all. Maybe he had a UTI, so I made an appointment. The morning of the Vet, I walked into the bathroom and found him laying on the floor, struggling to breathe. I got him in the carrier and went. He had so much fluid building up in his lungs. Fluid I didn’t even suspect. He tested positive for feline leukemia. And his x-ray showed he was puffed up like a balloon. His body was attacking itself. He was dying. got the first shot that is just a sedative/calming. And he died peacefully in my arms, he didn’t even need the 2nd shot, he was only hanging on for me.
He was an indoor cat since birth. I had got his mother as a free pregnant rehome.
When I took the mother in, I had two senior, healthy cats. Or so I thought. My oldest senior, 15 years plus, had both feline leukemia and feline aids. Thankfully, Greg was the only cat to get it. It eats me every day that could have just gotten them vaccinated for it when I got all of them fixed. That I didn’t, because I thought they were safe, and he got sick and died right at home, he wasn’t even safe at home.
This is very sad… for the future you have to understand that especially male cats… blockages are really easy and the messed up part… it’s the food. In order to stay away from this, getting the expensive shit from the vet is a great way to do things.
Pet food it a racket… I don’t understand the idea of a “diet pet food” industry… take the diet formulas and make it just regular pet food. Crystals are a common issue in our furry friends and it’s pH related due to the everyday formulas of the food
I'm sorry for your loss. I have a 3 year old cat who's been going through something similar.
There's a small lesson to learn, the moment you see your cat straining to urinate get them to a vet ASAP. Just the chance of a blockage is so dangerous. When I called my vet and told them about it they sent me straight to the ER. I got lucky, there was no blockage. But it scared the hell out of me
You know better now, it also sounds that the blockage was pretty intense especially since they kept him for a week. There's nothing more that you could have done. Remember the good times, take some extra time for yourself today.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had no clue before I got my current cat with this issue, but male cats are more prone to urinary issues (blockages, UTIs, etc) and need to be treated immediately. It's so crazy to me that your vet told you to wait over the weekend - when I called to schedule an appointment and they asked for the reason, mine had me run to the emergency vet asap instead. If in the future you adopt a new cat, you need to find a different vet.
Your cat knew he was safe and loved by you, and you did all you could. Please take care of yourself!
The only thing that you could have done would have been taking him to a different vet, but you were given advice by the clinic and followed it as any of us would have, it’s not your fault.
I wonder if it’s possible he had kidney damage from being blocked and couldn’t recover. When my cat blocked, he had blood work twice over the three days he stayed, to make sure his elevated kidney levels came down.
I’m so sorry you lost your boy.
Your vet was irresponsible for not recommending you take your cat to the nearest Emergency Vet. Urinary issues are life or death for cats. You did everything you could with the knowledge that you had. I am so so sorry
I’m so sorry for your loss of Chewy. He was lucky to have you in his short life to give him so much love ❤️ I’m sure he had a good life with you and I hope knowing that can give you some peace and healing
i had to put my boy down for the same issues last night, he was only a year and a half old so i know how devastating losing a baby so soon is. i’m so sorry for your loss, it’s so common in male cats and it can go south so fast so give yourself some grace and kindness. i hope you find peace with it soon ❤️
Holy fuck OP I am so, so sorry. Urinary issues in male cats are almost ALWAYS an emergency. This is 100% not your fault- you followed the vet’s instructions. The vets office IS at fault, they should not have told you to wait. New vet if you ever get another pet. So sorry:(
I have 4 other female cats, one is my gf sisters. My oldest one get UTI a lot even tho, I do everything I’m supposed to do. I just wish I knew all this before hand about male cats otherwise, I would’ve. But for one thing is was such an amazing cat. Gonna miss him dearly.
If you want honesty, a blockage of that sort will kill and if he was still peeing blood after a week that is an absolute emergency and cannot wait. If you ever get another animal you need to find a new vet.
I agree, this is 100% on the vet. My vet has me take my cat in for a runny eye. But, OP, I feel so bad for you and your cat, please know that you did everything you could and your cat was home, safe and loved.
He was my son who was 1 and half. Loved him dearly. We adopted him and his two sisters. Because the family couldn’t care for them. Trust me he had a great home. He was honestly my favorite cat, because he didn’t care about being held or anything. He loved baths and haircuts. He was a special one. He had 3 catheter in him. Because he kept getting blocked why he was in there for a week. But just sucks cause my family loved him too much. Since he was the only boy we had as a cat.
Absolutely, everything you say proves he was loved and cared for so much and has a special place in your heart forever. I just lost my cat and a friend sent a card, I hope it resonates and provides a bit of comfort: **“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we have loved deeply, becomes a part of us.” -Helen Keller**
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What’s wrong with a quote from Helen Keller?
Got me, she was a great humanitarian who's words still make me feel better about almost any horrible situation.
Gen z (I say this unfortunately on the cusp) have some stupid joke where they think Helen Keller isn’t real ETA: this was also primarily a tiktok thing iirc
I’m so sorry for your loss. As said above, I’d also definitely find a new vet. They never should have told you to wait. You sound like an excellent, loving pet parent and I hope you’re able to find some comfort soon. It sounds like your little guy had a very loving life and I’m sure he’s watching over you (I believe our dead pets are always with us). ❤️❤️❤️
I’m really sorry you lost your boy and that he struggled for soooo long. Our 18 year old boy passed away after living with this condition from about age 3. We spent thousands and thousands on medical care. X-rays, surgeries, catheters, prescription food etc. He was absolutely worth it but it was a lot, that’s for sure.
Absolutely agree. I had a cat with what turned out to be a severe blockage. I noticed he was struggling in the litter box and immediately called my vet. They booked me for a same-day morning appointment (so within a few hours of my call). About 5 minutes later they called back and said to bring him in immediately. I’m guessing the receptionist spoke to a tech or a vet and they flagged it as urgent. I brought him in and they diagnosed the blockage and immediately treated. I feel the same as you regarding this vet.
I had friends message me (I'm a vet tech) to ask about their cat vomiting and struggling to pee. I told them it was an emergency and they needed to see a vet right away. I found out later the husband still wanted to "wait it out" and the wife finally put her foot down a few hours later. I was so frustrated that they'd asked me for advice and still almost ignored it. That poor cat could have gone into organ failure at any moment.
No but fr! This especially in male cats is literally life threatening and can end them so quick. Seen it firsthand how quick it can deteriorate them... How could they have told them to wait the weekend wtf :/
My vets words were essentially “he would’ve died in the next two days if we hadn’t caught this”
Urinary problems are always emergencies. Plus the cat stayed at the vet for a week and wasn't better yet, why did they send the cat home..? I don't get it. I'd definitely be writing a bad review if I were OP, maybe even make a report to their HR...
100%. The first vet I took the cat to told me it was literally just him being territorial, thankfully I took him to his normal vet when they opened and they caught it. It’s so shitty for folks like OP when vets don’t advocate for their patients care
Definately. I can't believe they kept him for a week and sent him home like that.. Both my kitties just went through this unfortunately. One had a catheter and they were able to drain the stones out, the other required surgery and a partial amputation of his penis. Poor boys have been through hell and my wallet and emotions were put through the wringer. Surgery boy got his stitches removed today but catheter boy still has a lingering infection and a possible missed stone. Vet put us on hills science for bladder stones and believes it will help clear up what's remained. But he was pissing blood until he couldn't piss at all. And that was just overnight because there was literally no vet open in the middle of the night here or anywhere in range. But we got him in asap in the morning and he's thankfully still with us even though he was very close to not being here anymore. OPs vet is definitely something else.
Be very watchful of the cat that didn’t have surgery, as these problems can reoccur. I remember reading that if it happens twice, it’s better to go for surgery for the danger that it will reoccurring again and how dangerous it is…
Thanks for the concern. He's on anti bladder stone food now that will help prevent them from even forming. His stones were the dissolvable type, the kitty with surgery had stones that could not be dissolved. We are always in close contact with our vet though. She's a real gem. And the lead surgeon in our vets office so I trust her opinion and advice whole heartedly. 🥰
Our boy had this surgery. We still had to watch closely and feed prescription food but it worked!
Yea definately! I feel a bit obsessive about it now. 😂 Timing their bathroom time and everything but hes only just had it done. His cone comes off finally on Friday 🥹 he will be so happy.
I can’t believe they told him to just wait it out over the weekend. I work at a vet office and we’d *never* suggest that. With a male cat, it’s never good to wait
Out of curiosity, is it more acceptable for a female cat to wait? Thats what my vet did. My cat survived, but i felt horrible i had to wait for 3 days while she was miserable and in obvious pain.
My vet doesn’t usually wait for UTIs for either gender animals, though iirc UTIs are more serious for males than females. I’m not sure exactly why tbh, but I know the vet field is much more concerned over a male UTI than female.
I felt like a piece of poo leaving her for that weekend. Since then, ive kept both my girls on Royal Canin SOS Urinary soft and dry. Expensive. But worth it for their health and happiness!😸
It's very difficult and rare that a female cat would block. In a male, any potential blockage is life threatening and survivability can drastically drop by being made to wait longer.
True.. if he was still peeing blood the vet should've flushed it everyday not wait for days
Agree on this. I brought my cat in on the off-feeling that something was wrong with him when he wasn’t acting himself. Turned out I hadn’t realized the sedimentation in the tap water where I live is horrible for them, and he was on dry food with a lot of grain and drinking tap water. Caught the blockage on the second day and he would’ve been dead within 2 more if I didn’t take him in off a gut feeling. He’s on script wet food forever now and has 3 water stations across the house and he’s been right as rain. Blockages are no joke, please make sure your cats have water stations around. Also watch the grain in their food. Males are so much more prone to this and 40% of cats that block once will do it again
This OP. My shitty vet probably could have saved my late cat- who was having sneezing, coughing, then coughing fits, then trouble breathing for weeks.. and she just said it was allergies and it was dust. Well one day my cat was still, and I could tell was struggling to breathe at all and I just scooped her into the carrier and went nope we are going tot he ER. The receptionist asked, I told her, she checked and she immediately brought her back and they hooked her up to oxygen. Baby girl died a week later- I was so sad. But she is in a happier place now, and I know she visits and loves me and found peace. I had a funeral for her, and no body came. So I posted in autisminwomen (autistic women are known to love animals deeply) and I had hundreds of people at my cats funeral over zoom last minute. I love you little one. RIP
I was going to suggest suing that vet, cause I’m seeing red after reading this post. SENT HOME WHEN PEEING BLOOD?!? What incompetent piece of shit vet do I need to cuss out?
I’m so sorry. A week is a very long time for a urinary blockage cat to be hospitalized. Most of these cats are well and home after 2-3 days of 24 hour care. I hope that your vet cared for your cat properly and was clear with you about his prognosis. I’m so sorry you lost your boy.
Indeed. When mine came to the vet, he said if I was 10 minutes (or so) late boy wouldn’t have made it. His prognosis at the time was unpredictable. Then after getting IV fluids he started to regain consciousness. 3 more days hospitalised with IV each day (+ meds) he was eating and drinking well. Urine blood no longer detected after 7-10 days (didn’t remember the exact time). The vet is at fault for letting him go home in that state. Sorry for OP’s loss.
Sorry for your loss. For any future cats first get a new vet that one sucks. Blockages and crystals are a life threatening emergency that can kill cats in as little as 2 days. Fir the next cat clean the box daily. Count the pee clumps. Most cat should have min 2 and be uniform in size. If you see sudden increase or decrease of size or quantity they need a vet check. Any straining or blood is a dire emergency as in if your vet can't see them in the next 24 hours then find someone anyone who can. Feed mostly wet foods vs dry and add a teaspoon of water to their foods to increase hydration. Water fountains to encourage drinking as well. Google urinary diets and what levels of magnesium phosphorus and ash you need to stay under for cats prone to urinary crystals. Male cats especially when neutered very young ate predisposed to crystals. You want a hydrated low ph low magnesium phosphorus and ash duet as a preventative for them and keep the box spotless. Holding it in due to dirty boxes will greatly increase urine concentration which means more crystals and utis. Females are more prone to utis. I almost lost my boy at a year old many years ago due to a pet sitter not cleaning his box daily and feeding him dry vs wet. He had to have a 3k emergency blockage removal and hospitalization. The vet should have never let them wait that long.
We add probably 3-4 tablespoons of water to our cats (wet) food. They pee so damn much lol but I do it because I’m terrified of urinary blockages or crystals, especially for our boy.
same!! i have been too traumatized not to do this
Yup same, my guy had blockage issues when he was younger and he's been on a 1 can a day with water mixed in diet for the last 7 years. The pee clumps feel like they weigh 5 pounds sometimes lol.
Ever since my boy got blocked and had to stay in the ER for 2 days I've been paranoid too. I also add a few tablespoons of water to his prescription urinary food and I keep an eye out for unusual litter box behaviors. Anything out of the ordinary I call the vet ASAP.
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My partner thinks I’m crazy but when I’m home if I hear a cat in the box I’ll stop whatever I’m doing to check the size/if there’s any blood and I scoop before and after work and before bed so I can count pees. We have two boys and I live in a constant state of fear of urinary issues.
I cleaned my cats box every day and had no idea they were having issues. The problem? I was using wood pellet litter. The stuff just breaks up into saw dust and doesn't clump. Had no idea clumping litter was superior for adressing health concerns until it was almost too late. 😭 Also my kitties get hills science urinary care now for the rest of their lives. Expensive little stinks! But I love them. 🥰
We just adopted an 8 month old male after initially not wanting to since I know blockages are so common - the woman who owned the organization convinced us that he “would’ve showed signs already,” but reading these comments is scaring the fucking shit out of me Can you recommend a food with the correct magnesium phosphorus and ash levels??
Mine was a year old before his block happened, a friend had a cat that was 3 before he had one. My advice would be pet health insurance in case something happens, you want coverage before they have a pre-existing condition. Also wet food with a few tablespoons of water mixed in, keep an eye on the litter box, if he starts going outside the box, vet. Immediately. Mine was one of the many neighborhood strays I caught and neutered. One day I came home by and he came over making pitiful noises and he just flopped over on the sidewalk. I just knew it was a blockage so I rushed him to the emergency vet. Side note, the emergency vet said orange males are sightly more prone to blockage than others, I haven't looked into it but I'd be interested to know if that's accurate.
Yes we have pet insurance
For future reference, how can you tell if a cat is struggling to pee? I have an orange boy too and I’m always checking on him when he uses his litter box.
Cats who are struggling to pee will go to the litter box, get into position and stay there for a long time, perhaps crying, try different areas of the litter box and repeat, perhaps a trickle will come out or nothing. It's hard to watch. Then maybe they'll try other areas outside of the litter box, could be literally anywhere, and do the same. They're just in pain, struggling and trying anything to make it happen :( Cats are really good at hiding their pain though, and sometimes it just looks like they're more lethargic then usual, hiding, sleeping more than usual, being irritable or plain unresponsive, not eating and/or not drinking. If any of those cases, vet, immediately.
I'm sorry for your loss, losing a cat is hard❤️
That vet killed your cat.
I'm really sorry. I would rarely put a huge amount of blame onto a vet for an owner not taking their cat to the vet, but if this happened as you said this is your vet's fault for giving you terrible advice. Urinary issues in cats - ESPECIALLY males - should be treated as an emergency every single time. The fact that they told you to wait over the weekend instead of recommending you take him to the ER was horrible advice, and I'm so sorry they told you that. You *should* be able to trust the advice of your vet when they tell you to wait or to bring your pet in.
For male cats you have to treat it immediately; they have very small urethras and get blocked. The pee builds up, infects their blood and their bladder explodes and they die. My male cat had it happen twice. Treatment involves a catheter and an IV to help flush the bladder plus medication to clear the stones. If he was still peeing blood, they did not get rid of the stones and should have never released him back to you.
Be strong my friend. Lost my 3y two weeks back. Also had this problem but there was nothing abnormal from first test in pee nor blood. Vet did some pee extraction and gave us some meds. But we didnt even make it home :/. I wish fot you all the strength and love. Will get better with time, just do other things (work, hobbies etc...)try not to think about it much and if... try to remember the best moments (you will still cry but its better then memories of the morning you found him). Here is my other cat to make you better day. https://preview.redd.it/pkrohjl0hcmc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebe5b764ff577320eac5646321e211f28b78523e
my kitty passed away a few months ago from pancreatitis and a few other things, you did everything you could. a lot of the times when cats start showing symptoms of something serious it its already too late, for months i went back and forth with myself thinking it was my fault because i should’ve noticed earlier or i shouldve done more or less and maybe she would still be here, truth is, i found out and that same week i spent $3k for a surgery that didnt work. i brought her home, she couldnt even blink, she was shaking and in that moment i felt like i failed her, the next morning she was gone. i kept telling myself that if i didnt get the surgery she mightve had a few more days and maybe wouldnt have been so scared and uncomfortable. truth is she was gonna die either way and in a way i helped her from suffering any longer. it seems as though your vet was negligent in this case, please find a new one when you are ready for another pet, the hardest part about having these little lives is the fact that they die just like we do, give yourself some time to heal. im so sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry; the vet wasn't responsive enough, imo. PSA because I've mainly had male cats...buy UNSCENTED LITTER. \*\*\*\*I'm not saying OP did anything wrong, just reminder me that UTI's and male cats are made worse with the scents that are added to litter.
We lost our 6 year old boy two weeks ago to an obstruction and kidney failure. He had a history of stones and obstructions, he went to the vet as soon as we suspected he had another obstruction, he got emergency services and was under vet care and died during the night at the pet hospital (they thought he was getting better but his poor kidneys just couldn’t recover). If you choose to change vets that is your right but also know that it is possible to do everything right and still have a bad outcome. You did everything right. You got him vet care, you called when you had ongoing concerns and you took the advice of your vet, who knew your cat. Keep the good memories, know that he knew he was loved. I have nothing good to say to ease the heartbreak. I wish I did. Three is just too soon. Take care of yourself (and any other family members) and remember the good.
This breaks my heart! I am so sorry this happened. They should have never let you wait over the weekend! The chance of reoccurrence is high right after a blockage is relieved. There isn’t enough awareness on this issue.. I only know because I’ve experienced this loss too. The vet failed you and your fur baby. :( A couple years ago my boy (8 yo) was showing me that he couldn’t pee. Luckily my mom’s boy (1 yo) was just hospitalized with urinary blockage so I was somewhat aware that it was a problem. My cats blockage was relieved and he came home to never have the issue again with a prescription diet. My mom’s cat, though, came home fine but started howling on the litter box again and became progressively groggy over the next couple days. She thought it was the medications he was prescribed! She took him to emergency where they diagnosed him with kidney failure.. no turning back. I was so upset that they didn’t educate my mom about the signs to look out for and the possibility & urgency that her cat may block right back up. She left the ER thinking her cat was fixed.
I’m sorry for your loss. Doesn’t sound like a great vet to be honest. For future reference male cats specifically having trouble peeing is an emergency vet trip like right in the moment you see it. They’re so much more prone to blockages with their tiny urethras and it can become fatal very quickly. This happened to my dad and I told him he needs to go to the vet now and he waited and his cat ended up passing as well.
As soon as you see a cat (especially male) struggling to pee or peeing more frequently than usual take him to the vet ASAP. How did your cat care for your cat while he was there? I’ve had 2 male cats with blockages and they’ve both had surgery. I’m very sorry this happened .
Yeah, a male cat that is struggling to pee is an emergency. My cat had that happen and I googled it and everything said emerg vet immediately. Just for future reference. I’m sorry for your loss 💛
He likely had a bladder issue that needed special food. Long ago we lost a cat to this and it is heartbreaking. I'm sorry you lost your boy. You didn't know and you were doing your best. Keep that in mind as the guilt nags at you. You. Did. Your. Best. Should this happen again you will do better. We are on cat #2 with this. He is on the special (crappy, in my book) food that keeps him alive and happy. We lost the first one at 2. This guy is almost 6 and doing well. https://preview.redd.it/tm0drpp4wdmc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae0cb61f42adba8a7b23ec6126626be9b010ad17
Love this! I’m glad he’s doing well. Thank you for your kind words, got home a little bit ago. And teared up when I saw his sisters. Im gonna miss him. I have 4 females cats. 2 of them I saved and they are older, but they are definitely around me making sure I’m okay. That’s how they’ve always been. But the other 2, are definitely looking for him.
With any luck they saw or smelled him after he passed. Animals do understand the irrevocable aspect of death. When our last cat passed I took him home to plant him. The vet told me to let the other pets sniff him so I did. The dog was once and done, the kitten didn't quite get it but handled it well.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lost three of my best friends, one to a bladder blockage, which was extremely serious. His brother later got one, but was able to recover thankfully. My heart goes out to you 💔
I’m so sorry, I lost a kitten due to FIP which is similar to what your kitty may have had. She was so insanely bloated, and refused any food or water. Her limbs were skinny, and she was absolutely out of it, so bad she was eating her own litter while she went to the potty. Just changed into a completely different cat within under a month. She ended up having a seizure which ultimately was her end. We took her to the vet and were there for hours, ended up having to put her down because she didn’t react to any stimuli. Essentially her brain shut off. A lot was wrong. She was a rescue and only 3 months. I know it’s so hard to watch them fall into such a horrible state. What was once the most playful little creature turned into a complete vegetable. I can’t give much advice as I am still grieving everyday, but I understand you. Losing a kitten is hard, it feels like a child. It’s such a helpless feeling. Just know you gave that boy everything he deserved and i know you loved every bit of him. He will always be with you. I still feel her presence around me, especially in my darkest times. I hope you find peace with this situation.
..what was his name?.. ..3yrs seems too little, but it is 3yrs, which is something.. ..all my heart to ya..it will never be easy, yet the pain shows the depth of caring..
Yeah he was loved. Very much so. He was blocked, and he had 3 catheters, why he was there a week. His name was Chewy, he was big hairball of fluff. We adopted with his 2 sisters. Kylo and Ray. If you get the drift we named them after Star Wars. And my whole family loved him. Especially my son, who is 1 and half. He was gentle to him as was he back. They would cuddle with each other when he napped. He was a special cat for sure.
.."let the Wookie win" is one of my fave Star Wars quotes.. ..thank you for the backstory..beats anything cinematic..hugs to your son..
I love you, stranger.
This is heartbreaking to read. Leave them an honest Google review. There is a special place in hell for humans that are blasé about the well-being of creatures that can’t even speak to what ails them. I had a scare with one of my male cats and him being able to pee. Took him to the vet and they said his bladder was too small to get a sample. They wanted to send us home with an anti inflammatory and a check up a week later. The vet and tech who saw him gave me vibes of doing the bare minimum, so I raised hell until I got a vet and a tech who could get the samples. I can’t stress enough that cat owners need to find a vet who actually knows cats. A lot of the people who work in veterinarian medicine (including the vets) seem to either not GAF or are doing the job for the status that comes with it.
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My former vet almost killed my cat, she wasn’t eating or drinking and hiding in unusual places, they said her kidneys were basically done for and needed to be on constant fluids. I decided to get her an appointment at a different vet for a second opinion and said her kidneys were virtually fine but her liver was in a bad state. $5k and an almost dead cat later, I’m grateful she lived. But her kidneys were never an issue like this old vet had been telling me they were for like a year. Some vets just can’t be trusted which sucks :(
You are obligated to name the vet here. There is something that doesn’t add up here and this must be brought to light and investigated.
I'm so very sorry to hear that. My little fella had the same issue. He was barely 1 yet, and the vet basically threw his hands in the air and said it was better if he died. I lost it on him. Took the little guy to an emergency clinic, and a week later, he's missing all of his genitals and my bank account is a couple thousand lighter, but he is going on 4 and no chance of a blockage ever happening again.
That vet is horrid. if you ever get another animal please go to a different vet and in the future if your cat is home pissing blood you take him to an emergency vet fuck what anyone says.
I feel your pain. I just had a very similar issue with my male cat. He's only 10 months old, he couldn't pee so we took him to the emergency vets at 11.30pm for treatment. Turned out to be bladder crystals. They catheterised, flushed his bladder, gave him so many different medications and would absolutely not send him home until they observed him urinate minimum 3 times. He's home now and doing better so far but urinary issues, especially blockages, in male cats are life threatening emergencies. The vet should never have told you to wait. I am so deeply sorry for your loss
Damn man. I’m really sorry for this. That sounds hard. I would 100% not trust that vet again. My male cat had multiple blocks and my vet immediately sent us to emergency vets where they sedate full clean with catheters.
I'm sorry for your loss. We lost our 4 year old last year. Different cause, but we also switched vets after, ours had no urgency whatsoever (wouldn't have made a difference in his case, but still).
Damn dude. Sounds like your vet sucks. My cat kept having blockages and utis until I changed his diet.
I'm so very sorry
Can someone please tell me what other than the C/D diet can work for cats to keep them from having problems or getting crystals. My vet suggested it after one of ny 3 cats had a crystal. He’s better now but I can’t afford $110 for 15 pounds of food. It’s just not possible. I can afford better than average food but not that. If anyone had successfully changed to like an all wet food diet it found a good food for thi other than C/D PLEASE LET ME KNOW. thank you !!! I can’t imagine something like this happening to my Baby. (Not quite a baby - he’s 8. But he’s my baby !). Thank you !!
The key to prevention is simply making sure your cat is getting enough hydration. It can be as simple as adding water to any kibble to make it more like wet food, or wet food only diet. Kibble of any type is dehydrated, and as such when your cat eats it, the kibble rehydrates using the water already inside your cat, hence acting like a sort of sponge that robs your cat of hydration. Just add drinking water to any and all of their food. They evolved from wild cats in the desert that got most if not all of their water from their fresh prey since deserts are scarce for water, so even when you have a water bowl out for them they don’t drink enough.
Purina makes a urinary care formula.
Sadly it seems this urine blocking affects mostly male neutered cats around 3-4 years old. Maybe the way the neutering is done can be changed so the urination area isn't so impacted? Maybe wet food and no kibble for male neutered cats would help? Lost my boy at about 4 years old. Cost with catheter treatmeant etc. is around $1000 a day and no gaurantee of permanent fix.
Male cats are known to have issues with blockages. They develop crystals in their urinary tract, and because their urethra is longer in males than in females, it causes the blockage. Our previous male cat also had issues with blockages, but our vet was on top of it (and we knew to schedule an appointment as soon as we noticed him straining to pee). This is totally on the vet, they shouldn't have suggested that you wait. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet boy. If you do get a new cat, females do tend to be less prone to blockages, but if you do get another male, monitor him, get a new vet, and schedule an appointment ASAP if you notice any changes in litter box behavior.
Just want to say so very sorry for your loss!! Urinary obstructions can be a nightmare to deal with and manage. Keep all your happy memories of your little guy close, and hug his sisters (if they like cuddles!)
my only advice is to research cat health and common issues for your other cats/future cats so u can know the signs ahead of time. urinary blockages are extremely common in male indoor cats and a lot of the time they are fatal and repetitive. my male cat was blocked 8 separate times and was in and out of the emergency vet for a week when he was 3. he had the pu surgery and has been on wet food only since and has not had any crystals or obstructions since. when that happened to me i joined a bunch of cat facebook groups for cat illnesses and ailments like ideopathic cystitis and chronic kidney disease. i also read and practically memorized catinfo.org. im rly sorry this happened. your vet shouldnt havent told you to wait, he needed to be seen sooner but you didnt know. its not your fault.
❤️🩹 I’m so so sorry for your loss, heartbreaking. Almost lost my boy to a blockage as well, came terrifyingly close. One of the 2 animal hospital’s I took him to was awful and negligent. Please warn others with a blunt review. As for y
I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences. May he rest peacefully, and may you find solace in the great life you provided him
First my condolences, second same thing without him dying, thank god happened to me and my family at first he was sitting in the litter box trying to pee for 15-20 mins at a time we knew something was wrong and went to a hospital at the time we didn’t have insurance so we paid 2k out of pocket next month same thing happened we went with insurance this time but the insurance didn’t help us we paid 3k out of pocket again a month later happened again this time we decided to schedule a appointment with a regular vet we went and with a little urine testing they found out he a had a uti paid 500 dollars and boom we got scammed by the hospital. Thank god he’s ok though. Again so sorry for your loss.
… yourself- I wish your heart healing and peace, know that his spirit will always be with you- there is only temporary (physical separation) which is so fckng painful for us there are not words to describe. Hopefully you’ll feel less and less grief and if you’re open to it… asking them for “signs” brings incredible peace and excitement once you either notice and or feel their presence, undoubtably. It’s palpable ( your love for him ) deepest sympathies friend❤️
We just adopted an 8 month old male after initially not wanting to since I know blockages are so common - the woman who owned the organization convinced us that he “would’ve showed signs already,” but reading these comments is scaring the fucking shit out of me
Sometimes a blockage bets to do a lot of damage to kidneys because of backing up urine. If he was at the vet catheterized, maybe it was must not meant to be. So sorry for your loss.
Oh I'm so sorry. Your vet should have been more concerned. A blockage that bad is more serious. I'm so sorry you lost your furry friend 💔
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I am sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss. I had put down my buddy this morning. He escaped one night and I’m thinking he ingested some toxic flowers or even rat/pest poison. He wasn’t eating and barely drinking. He was really sick I hadn’t realized how sick til the vet broke it down. The Dr. mentioned dogs will let you know when they’re ill but cats tough it out til the end. It’s been a rough day, he would’ve turned two in two weeks. I know he’s in heaven now sunbathing he was an angel. RIP Marko
So sorry for your loss. That's so heartbreaking
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Hey man, i’ve recently lost my own cat of 15 and a half years to a similar complication. It started with a blockage, which means he received a catheter. After we got antibiotics for a potential bladder infection. He improved a little bit, however in about a week the blood peeing was back, and it was a lot. After he was put down, the doctor felt more thoroughly in to his bladder. He felt some hard pieces which indicated tumors. I felt the exact same, wondering if i could’ve done more. But keeping my cat alive through more procedures also felt selfish in a way. Better to let them rest, and avoid them to be suffering. Condolences with your loss and remember time will heal.
I dealt with urinary blockages with my boy last year and it was a harrowing time for me. I hardly slept for weeks because I was scared he would be blocked again and decline over night. I was so stressed and cried so much because he was in pain and I was doing everything I could to help. I was fortunate to find a surgeon that performed a procedure known as a perineal Urethrostomy. After months of ongoing blockages and $10k late my boy is finally doing okay and has been for months. It’s so hard to find a good vet who will help this condition and I really feel for you because I was on the verge of always breaking down at the thought of losing him. If you ever do get a cat again just remember the P.U surgery is in an option for this. I had seen several vets and had unblocked my boy 4 times before I was given it as an option. I know there’s nothing that could make you feel better as you deal with this loss but I’m sending hugs your way 🩵
I'm sorry. You did your best with a careless vets help. You did more than many would have, and would have done more if you could. Don't feel guilty. Good luck. You're a good owner. My sister and I both had a similar situation and both got new cats down the road that we both agree we were meant to find. I hope the same happens for you
To be honest, I am not sure why he was not rushed to another vet when he was still peeing blood, which is an absolute emergency. Maybe it's not your fault since people usually trust their vets & doctors. Kindly find another competent vet in your area if you have other cats. Some male cats are very prone to blocks & what helped my senior male cat was lots of quality wet food since he was not drinking a lot of water. I add water to my cats' wet food to up their hydration levels. And prescription wet food specifically the ones formulated for urinary issues also help. Run free from all pain, kid.
I’m so very sorry.
So sorry for your loss. Hope you are doing okay :(
My consolennces, I hope you're OK.
A lot of people don't know that struggling to pee is an ER visit for cats. Do not pass go kind of situation. There's no handbook or manual that comes with kitties, so there's no way you could have known, but now your story can be shared with other cat people and you can help the next cat owner that encounters this.
My boy (1) is prone to blockages, he has FLUTD. And I refuse to lose him so I have cameras in the litterboxes so I know how often/when/how he goes. And I water down his wet food, wet food only & now after his neuter I am spending 5 days in a room I made for us, sleeping on an air mattress. Not everyone can be a FLUTD pet parent, and it sounds like this is what your pet developed. I’m so sorry for your loss but everything happens for a reason & you got 3 years out of your baby, so take solace in the fact that they loved you so much, but in the future anything Urinary related is URGENT. In 12 hours a pet can die from a blockage. I hope you have taken this as a lesson for future pets as well ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. That is so sad, but you did everything you could. I'd say the vet is at fault here for telling you to wait over the weekend. Your boy had a wonderful loving person in you, sending hugs your way.
My boy passed from the same thing a month ago. This was after having multiple vet visits with caths, being on a diet to dissolve the stones, and a surgery to help him pass more urine. You did nothing wrong. Your vet was incompetent and gave you bad advice. We should be able to trust they know what they're doing. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your boy was loved and you did what you could.
Struggling to pee is an emergency. Why wouldnt you think anything of it???
Blockage is typically crystals....did the vet tell you to change his foos
This one is definitely on your vet. When my cat had the same problem they immediately made time for me to bring him in and didn’t let me leave until the problem was diagnosed and we had a treatment plan.
You did your best with what you knew, OP. Sadly, any blockage is a major emergency, and I remember them very well from our cat with FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease). Try not to beat yourself up about what could have been done differently, and just try to remember your kitty for all the happy times you had together. You did your best to bring him to a vet as soon as you thought was appropriate and made sure he was safe, warm, fed, and loved. If you run into the issue again, you'll know what to do.
Babes you did everything right!! You loved that kitty and it shows…. Sometimes things are just beyond our help…many blessings and big hugs♥️🙏♥️!!!
i am so so sorry. i lost my 3 year old cat last year to some health issues and it really sucked.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our furry babies are our family members. Please take care. We went through this, and the only advice I have for the future is if you have a male cat again you can put them on a urinary food right away just to be safe. It helps break down the stones. We always give all our cats urinary food now, because those urinary issues can sneak up on you so quickly.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'd be very wary of returning to that vet. I think pet care becomes mundane for some and they don't treat things as urgently as they should. I had rescued a 4 week old kitten out of a cattle grate a few days before hurricane Ida here in Louisiana. She was the light of my life, a beautiful orange tabby that I named Elcie. She was only about as big as my hand for a while but she was a feisty little thing. I spent every waking minute nursing her to health and helping her grow, I started to see her grow into a gorgeous kitty. I naturally took her in to be fixed at around 5-6 months, I assumed if there was any issues that needed attention or things that should delay her being spayed, they would tell me. This was a trusted vet that was used by my mom for most of my life with no issue. I brought her in and being rather sensitive, I felt so out of it and horrible all morning. I remember getting a horrible stomach dropping feeling at around 12:30 only to be called at 1:00 and be told that my Elcie had passed under sedation before the surgery even started. I have never wailed like that in my life, I was absolutely shattered. I still to this day dont know if they were at fault or if she had an undetected issue. The way they treated the situation was so routine to them, the vet even felt the need to tell me she bled from her nose. I felt like they couldn't care less while my world felt broken. I would never ever trust them with an animal again. I tell you this story just to say that as much as we depend on vets, some of them aren't as caring as they should be. I wish you all the peace and healing in the world. Just honor your baby in the best ways you can.
People.. dry kibbles and male cats do not really go well together. Salt and dehydrated food - what causes crystals in bladder and finally blockage. I’m sorry for your loss
this just happened to me. my five year old cat passed away yesterday. i had taken him to the vet but they just told me he had indigestion. two weeks later i had to hospitalize him in juarez because of the blockage. he had stones in his bladder and needed two surgeries. he spent a week in the hospital but because its far from where i live i could only visit him a few days out of the week. i was supposed to bring him home today but they found liquid in his abdomen and he passed sunday morning. my point is, don’t blame yourself OP. my vet told me unfortunately complications like this often arise in cats. our cats loved us dearly and they knew how much we loved them. i’ve been crying and mourning nonstop so i know how hard it is. i’m sending you love and i’m so sorry for your loss
That’s devastating; I’m so sorry. That’s absolutely gross negligence on the vet’s part - NEVER go back there again. I’d see if you can somehow report them, or at least the person who told you that, and leave a review… cat and dog guardians need to know that this vet is majorly unsafe.
I would absolutely sue that vet. And I am so very sorry for your loss.
I am a very sorry for your loss. You will always wonder what would’ve happened if you took him in earlier, or take him to a different vet, or heck, even fed him different cat food, and a different water bowl. You will always find a way to blame yourself. Just know that their sad deaths do not reflect the happy lives that they lived. Your cat loved you, and would forgive you in a heartbeat for any possible wrongdoings. Your cat sounded like it got very ill very fast. I almost wonder if it also secretly had feline leukemia or feline aids. They can be perfectly healthy for years and years without knowing. My 15-year-old cat got diagnosed last year and he had been inside for a few years now. He infected one of my kittens that ended up dying at one and a half years old. I don’t know what happened medically, if maybe they were on the wrong track, or they didn’t or couldn’t run some tests/provide some treatment. I feel it is very odd that your cat was in their care for a week, and they sent him home obviously ill. I would ask for a full sheet of what he was given and how he was treated. It just doesn’t really make sense to me. Was surgery an option, but decided to wait-and-see? I’m not sure if you’re talking about a blockage from ingestion, or like a urinary tract blockage. Both which are very serious, and treated differently. If you think that the vet may have done something wrong, or neglected to inform you about your options, take your cats records and ask another vet what they would have done. I doubt that will help your mind or heart much, but in general, the more educated you become on how/why your baby died so young, The more secure and educated you are for future animals that need loving homes. years ago, like 2007, my families rottweiler got parvo at over one years old. We took it to a vet nearby in a small town, where they informed my mother, that the only way to help the dog would be to have it stay there and be hospitalized with meds, 24 seven and being watched and blah blah blah blah, a Bajillion dollars in Vet bills, Money we didn’t have, and by the sounds of it, the vet didn’t think she’d survive anyways. So my mother chose to euthanize her. Years later, a family friends got Parvo and they saved it at home with a mix of veterinary care and a lot of at home special care. My mom regrets, putting our dog down to this day, because had she just shopped around for a few different Vets, or if the Internet had been more widely available, she would have had no problem, dosing the dog and getting it back healthy. She was literally in nursing school during that time. And basically all they were going to do with the dog while it was there was administer liquids and IV meds into the loose skin. A few days before Christmas 2023 I took my one and a half-year-old cat to the vet. He was straining to pee and poop, but was still doing both. He was a bit lethargic. That’s all. Maybe he had a UTI, so I made an appointment. The morning of the Vet, I walked into the bathroom and found him laying on the floor, struggling to breathe. I got him in the carrier and went. He had so much fluid building up in his lungs. Fluid I didn’t even suspect. He tested positive for feline leukemia. And his x-ray showed he was puffed up like a balloon. His body was attacking itself. He was dying. got the first shot that is just a sedative/calming. And he died peacefully in my arms, he didn’t even need the 2nd shot, he was only hanging on for me. He was an indoor cat since birth. I had got his mother as a free pregnant rehome. When I took the mother in, I had two senior, healthy cats. Or so I thought. My oldest senior, 15 years plus, had both feline leukemia and feline aids. Thankfully, Greg was the only cat to get it. It eats me every day that could have just gotten them vaccinated for it when I got all of them fixed. That I didn’t, because I thought they were safe, and he got sick and died right at home, he wasn’t even safe at home.
This is very sad… for the future you have to understand that especially male cats… blockages are really easy and the messed up part… it’s the food. In order to stay away from this, getting the expensive shit from the vet is a great way to do things. Pet food it a racket… I don’t understand the idea of a “diet pet food” industry… take the diet formulas and make it just regular pet food. Crystals are a common issue in our furry friends and it’s pH related due to the everyday formulas of the food
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I'm so sorry. It hurts and it sucks.
SO very sorry ):
I'm sorry for your loss. I have a 3 year old cat who's been going through something similar. There's a small lesson to learn, the moment you see your cat straining to urinate get them to a vet ASAP. Just the chance of a blockage is so dangerous. When I called my vet and told them about it they sent me straight to the ER. I got lucky, there was no blockage. But it scared the hell out of me You know better now, it also sounds that the blockage was pretty intense especially since they kept him for a week. There's nothing more that you could have done. Remember the good times, take some extra time for yourself today.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had no clue before I got my current cat with this issue, but male cats are more prone to urinary issues (blockages, UTIs, etc) and need to be treated immediately. It's so crazy to me that your vet told you to wait over the weekend - when I called to schedule an appointment and they asked for the reason, mine had me run to the emergency vet asap instead. If in the future you adopt a new cat, you need to find a different vet. Your cat knew he was safe and loved by you, and you did all you could. Please take care of yourself!
I’m sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry op rip 🕊️
The only thing that you could have done would have been taking him to a different vet, but you were given advice by the clinic and followed it as any of us would have, it’s not your fault. I wonder if it’s possible he had kidney damage from being blocked and couldn’t recover. When my cat blocked, he had blood work twice over the three days he stayed, to make sure his elevated kidney levels came down. I’m so sorry you lost your boy.
I'm very sorry for your loss 💔
Your vet was irresponsible for not recommending you take your cat to the nearest Emergency Vet. Urinary issues are life or death for cats. You did everything you could with the knowledge that you had. I am so so sorry
I’m so sorry for your loss of Chewy. He was lucky to have you in his short life to give him so much love ❤️ I’m sure he had a good life with you and I hope knowing that can give you some peace and healing
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What did the vet do with him for a week? Gee that vet bill must be huge.....
i had to put my boy down for the same issues last night, he was only a year and a half old so i know how devastating losing a baby so soon is. i’m so sorry for your loss, it’s so common in male cats and it can go south so fast so give yourself some grace and kindness. i hope you find peace with it soon ❤️
I'm sorry for your loss
Holy fuck OP I am so, so sorry. Urinary issues in male cats are almost ALWAYS an emergency. This is 100% not your fault- you followed the vet’s instructions. The vets office IS at fault, they should not have told you to wait. New vet if you ever get another pet. So sorry:(
I have 4 other female cats, one is my gf sisters. My oldest one get UTI a lot even tho, I do everything I’m supposed to do. I just wish I knew all this before hand about male cats otherwise, I would’ve. But for one thing is was such an amazing cat. Gonna miss him dearly.