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The Velveteen Ocelot

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1. We're off to the vet whenever he shows any symptoms -

Reply to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)

Sat Aug 2, 2014, 08:39 PM

Aug 2014

especially repeated trips to the litter box with no results. Vet said it can be a serious condition, and very painful for the cat. I don't want him to be in pain so he goes to the vet immediately when he shows any symptoms. Fortunately he hasn't had any problems with this for a couple of years, but I've been feeding him prescription cat food for FLUTD ever since his last episode.

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Other cat parents with FLUTD? [View all] GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 OP

We're off to the vet whenever he shows any symptoms - The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #1

I think changing his cat food sounds like a good idea. Is the prescription stuff very GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #2

It's about what you'd pay for better-quality food at a pet shop. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #3

Thanks, that is good to know. Surely the food is GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #6

The vet was more concerned that he had plenty of water to drink. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #9

I bet he would love a cat fountain! GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #10

Tuna has been a trigger for two of my boys in the past. yellerpup Aug 2014 #4

He just peed beet red on the hall carpet. I am trying to talk hubby into taking him to the emergency GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #5

If at all possible, don't wait until morning! Can you get a ride from someone else? The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #7

I will see if we can do it somehow. Will definitely let you know! GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #8

OMG, I would be panicked. Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #11

Beet red means "out of time." yellerpup Aug 2014 #12