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Persian with urinary blockage

Casper

my persian male cat who is 5 years old had a urinary blockage and i had to take him to a emergency vet hospital last night who put in a cathater to remove particles. He was clear after the 2nd flush and they told me that they recommend a fluid treatment but I had already spent way too much and basically took him home to take care of him. They removed the catheter the next morning and gave me some canon royal to feed him and told me to put water out all over the house. So when we got home he peed alittle and then ate a tiny bit of the wet food but has barely drank any water. He's very upset and hasn't been trying to get any attention. He also looks a bit tired. So what can I do to help him drink and eat because I can't afford to spend any more on vet visits. Please give me some advice, I heard that maybe giving him some cranberry juice diluted with water might help is that true?

Symptoms: Lethargy, No Appetite & Anorexia, Behavioral

• Veteran Advisor Helen Fines says:

  March 28th, 2008 at 05:44 AM

  Hi, sorry to hear about Casper's problem. Urinary blockage is a serious and potentially fatal condition and it's uncommon for it to be resolved so quickly without further treatment, so it isn't surprising that he's still feeling unwell. He will have an inflamed bladder, urethra and penis causing some discomfort, plus there are potentially stones re-building in his bladder. Ideally he would be having iv fluids to flush out the urinary system, but if not, and he won't be encouraged to drink, you might have to syringe fluids into his mouth. The evidence re: Cranberry juice is unclear, but water is the primary concern. Because this is more than uncomplicated cystitis, it is best to know the type of stone causing the blockage- which the vet would be able to tell you be looking at a sample in their lab. That way, you can make an informed decision about what diet to put him on to prevent further stone build up. There is a high risk of further blockage so keep a close eye on him and get what water you can into him. It might be helpful to get him some anti-inflammatory medication if you can afford it- in the long term it's cheaper to do this than risk a recurrence of an emergency situation. Also in the longer term, keep an eye on his weight. If he's overweight, he's at much higher risk of urinary blockage. Good luck, let us know how he is getting on.

   

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