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Help needed for cat with feline urological syndrome

Posted By Meli (Alberta, CA) on 08/13/2014

6 weeks ago I adopted a 4 year old male cat from the spca. He was very timid and very afraid. He was given his own space away from other animals with his own food and litter. He peed on our bed after about 4 days. I took him to the vet; they said territory, wait and see what happens. I bought feliway room spray and plug in, as well as enzyme cleaners to remove the smell. After about 10 days he peed again, on my son's bed, then again on ours. We had to go away for a few days and left him here with a full time sitter. I wrapped our bedding in plastic whe we left and upon our return he had peed on the plastic.

The urine had a dark tinge (possibly blood) and a foul smell. Rushed him to the vet, where he explained a battery of tests needed. I agreed as I have adopted this little guy and I am responsible. He gave him IV, kept him, did xray, ultrasound, full blood tests, and what ever else vet mentioned. $900.00 later and were sent home and asked to return the next day for another IV to avoid dehydration. $200.00 for each return visit x 2 for more ivs and check ups.

This kitty was diagnosed by vet to have FUS or Feline Urological Syndrome. He was so shy and stressed already from being in the shelter, whatever he came from, and now settling into my home, plus we went away. The vet and staying at the vet put him over the edge. I watched him drink but he really has been eating almost nothing since he came home from vet last week. I have offered perscription food from vet at all times but have also tried 1 of every high end wet food, his old dry food, chicken breast, ground beef and anything else you could imagine.

I do not want a return visit, not for the cost but for the stress for him. Yesterday I tried a can of salmon, he licked up all the liquid and ate a little. So I refed about 5 times and he ate a little each time. Thim morning I found liquidy vomit with a bit of cat food in it. He has been urinating at least twice a day and they are a good size. He has not gone outside of his litter. I fed him more salmon today and he started vomiting foam looks clear with a bit of dark orange red, over and over tonight. I am afraid it is from the fish oil in the can of salmon. He finally made a bowel movement tonight for the first confirmed time since vet. He is losing weight but is still chasing flies and exploring the house and being social. I am worried and I do not have a trustworthy vet. Any suggestions or past experiences would be so apprectiated.

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(Mpls., Mn) on 08/13/2014

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The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

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Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

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Hey Meli!

Several thoughts come to mind on your kitty with FUS.

First, offer him options to the litter box to spare your beds, and keep bedroom doors shut at all times. Your kitty likely has a negative association with the litter box - litter box = pain when urinating [to his mind] so he will find alternate locations in an attempt to avoid this pain. My cat who had this always soiled the dirty laundry, so a towel left on the floor of the laundry room was just for her - and she used it [she did use the box for bowel movements, however].

Did your vet screen for crystals? Crystals may account for the blood tinged urine, or it could be from inflammation - either way it is painful. To combat an infection you might consider sea salt and cranberry. Ted offers this remedy for humans:

05/12/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "The best UTI remedy so far the simplest and is the fastest is the sea salt remedy. The dose is 1 teaspoon of sea salt dissolved in a full glass of water, plus drinking the cranberry juice or mannose powder roughly 2 teaspoons x 5 a day will usually do it. The sea salt remedy is taken only one dose and there's no need to take an additional dose. The bacteria causing the UTI appears to have a weakness to salt. In fact drinking too much water reduces the salinity of the urine which encourages the UTI. Therefore addition of sea salt one dose should see a relief in pain within a matter of minutes. The maintenance dose thereafter is only 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon per ONE LITER of drinking water. This is the most effective remedy I have found so far. Ted"

I would adapt this for cats and do 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt into a gel cap and then pilling the cat; if he has any appetite at all you might hide the salt in soft canned food. Same with powdered cranberry.

If the above is not possible, then I would make a solution of apple cider vinegar - the kind that is raw/not pasturized, organic, 'with the mother'/has live cultures. Use 3 teaspoons into a glass of water and then dunk your cat's feet into this solution; he will ingest the solution as he licks himself dry.

Please keep us posted on the progress of your cat!

Replied by Meli (Alberta, CA) on 08/13/2014

Thank you Theresa,

I am not really worried about the urinating anymore. It looks like we have it under control as he has not gone out of the liter box for over a week.

I am worried about the fact he is not eating and that he is losing weight, and now is getting sick.

I am looking for ideas to get him to eat, and keep it down.

Is apple cider vinegar (Bxxxxx) safe to use if urinary issues have left but cat is not eating much and vomiting

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(Mpls., Mn) on 08/13/2014

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The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

About Theresa

Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

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Hey Meli!

If this were my cat I would consult the vet. The skinny kitty who vomits [to me] = renal issues. Can you do a phone consult with the vet you had see him? If all confidence is lost, can you find a mobile vet who does house calls? They are out there.

And yes, the ACV is safe and may help and certainly no harm in trying.

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