tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post1939705711250785395..comments2024-01-27T01:29:47.634-05:00Comments on ~Tails from the Foster Kittens~: Jack.. the vet visit.. Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-36917835634522085432013-01-13T23:32:44.890-05:002013-01-13T23:32:44.890-05:00The vet didn't tell me anything I didn't a...The vet didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. They were able to get me pain meds, something I do not have access to. Jack is doing a lot better today, and I am pretty sure that if I had not gone we would be exactly where we are now just a few more dollar bills in my hand.<br /><br />But I did not know that and I did not want to risk going into the weekend this being my first time trying to treat this on my own. I am heartened to know that if I had, we would have been fine. <br /><br />As I said, I would never recommend someone not take their kitty to the vet if they are experiencing urinary issues with their kitty. Trying to handle this is not for the general cat owner. Even I, with the experiences and knowledge of what I have gone through, wasn't willing to risk going 48 hours with only an emergency vet to help me. <br /><br />Western medicine is not the only alternative out there. There are other options. Writing this reply has been very hard for me because I am very conscious of the very thin line of sounding like a reckless hack. I have become a huge fan of 'traditional' medicine - or alternative, or Eastern.. how ever you want to put it. Using food as medicine, using herbs, and the healing power of nature - like using silver.. I first started losing faith in the medical establishment more than a dozen years ago when I almost lost my dad to a medical mystery. I lost more on my own health journey.. Not that there isn't a lot of good in there, because there is, but there are a lot of smoke and mirrors as well.Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-50450568231368320532013-01-13T20:50:56.164-05:002013-01-13T20:50:56.164-05:00Oh awful! Purrs Jack feels better very soon!!Oh awful! Purrs Jack feels better very soon!!Quill and Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625138189901613239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-59129423834802468942013-01-13T17:09:07.110-05:002013-01-13T17:09:07.110-05:00It is amazing what food can do to the body. Lucky ...It is amazing what food can do to the body. Lucky we have never had crystals, but Baggy has kidney problems and is on a low protein diet now and his kidneys are within normal!<br /><br />I really appreciate that you are not sharing what you are doing on the internet. It is so easy to become your own vet/doctor. Even when doing things that a vet may recommend may not be appropriate in all cases. People need to do their own research, talk to their own vet.<br /><br />Hailey and Zaphod and their Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183902007810065462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-62966819631345610162013-01-13T16:42:47.293-05:002013-01-13T16:42:47.293-05:00You need to take him to the vet when you've do...You need to take him to the vet when you've done everything to avoid the issue and still it happens; even if you don't find out why it happened, you find out his current condition. And I found with a few tough cases that even with a raw diet just a few commercial pet treats or licking the cans from non-approved canned food (from my geriatrics in this case) could do it. Also, two of my current boys showed signs of blockage while they were still on dry kitten food (those were the days) since the increased protein can be an issue. If I see any signs I start them on vitamin C and cranberry concentrate right away. For treats I give them brewer's yeast tablets (no garlic)--they all adore them! Good luck, hope he's okay!Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208737162506351497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-49084895750714401972013-01-13T12:40:53.117-05:002013-01-13T12:40:53.117-05:00Sounds like you have things under control. Hopeful...Sounds like you have things under control. Hopefully Jack feels better soon. :)The Furries of Whisppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732972758512775677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-29686726941126445262013-01-13T08:07:25.272-05:002013-01-13T08:07:25.272-05:00Poor kitty! It's always so hard when our four...Poor kitty! It's always so hard when our four legged furry friends are sick. Sending big hugs!<br />xo Catherine Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-53440150092770077262013-01-13T03:16:32.194-05:002013-01-13T03:16:32.194-05:00get well soon Jack I'm sure you will you have ...get well soon Jack I'm sure you will you have a great mum taking care of you,xx Speedy and mumLittle Miss Titchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456038281813066947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-47893726390133784452013-01-13T02:22:46.666-05:002013-01-13T02:22:46.666-05:00Oh Jack - you poor guy. That sounds painful and fr...Oh Jack - you poor guy. That sounds painful and frustrating and heart-wrenching.... Purring for a swift recovery!!A Tonk's Tailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276448224888065025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-40332852872785409522013-01-12T23:04:59.226-05:002013-01-12T23:04:59.226-05:00Poor Jack. We'll send healing purrs for him.Poor Jack. We'll send healing purrs for him.Sweet Purrfectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-5761260144691844332013-01-12T20:22:38.514-05:002013-01-12T20:22:38.514-05:00Oh Poor Jack! I know how awful that can be. Leo ha...Oh Poor Jack! I know how awful that can be. Leo had a bout with it, not as bad as this sounds, but it was scary. We were told no fish and I've been very strict about that with Leo and he has not had any problems since. What bothered me was the offhand way my vet said it, when if it's that important, he should have stressed it. I did a little research at the time, and it seemed to make sense. How many desert animals eat fish anyway.. but anyway, I hope your Jack gets better quick and doesn't have any more issues!Andrea and the Celestial Kittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942189938392720055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-38124552992262688392013-01-12T19:30:17.118-05:002013-01-12T19:30:17.118-05:00Oh the poor guy. Yes, I can't imagine the pain...Oh the poor guy. Yes, I can't imagine the pain he must be in. How frustrating a condition like this must be for you (and him)! We continue to send healing purrs.Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832643923158222775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-65804206485240984512013-01-12T19:28:32.472-05:002013-01-12T19:28:32.472-05:00Poor baby :-( I too would've taken him to the ...Poor baby :-( I too would've taken him to the vet! I hope that he starts feeling better very soon. I know that he is in good hands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-39586071340157910952013-01-12T18:28:08.885-05:002013-01-12T18:28:08.885-05:00It's terrifying when it happens, isn't it....It's terrifying when it happens, isn't it. Gypsy had the same problem back when she was about a year old and it scared the bejezus out of me. Ever since then she gets raw chicken to eat, with a very small amount of the "good" dry food, and she's never had a relapse. I guess it's important to work out what will work with each animal.Kellie @ Delightfully Ludicroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226603919012169939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-6390003459618739922013-01-12T17:07:09.492-05:002013-01-12T17:07:09.492-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry for Jack. I would've take...Oh, I'm so sorry for Jack. I would've taken him to the vet too. I hope he gets better very soon. It's so hard when they're in pain. Gentle hugs to him. Annie Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401355285263563945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-29211261469997240772013-01-12T16:29:38.651-05:002013-01-12T16:29:38.651-05:00Poor Jack! I am sure he has been miserable. I hope...Poor Jack! I am sure he has been miserable. I hope the crystals clear up soon - I don't blame you for taking him to the vet. All that bloody urine would freak out most humans, not to mention the pain to a kitty!Summer at sparklecat.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624833066564341341noreply@blogger.com