So that was fun...NOT

[revid]

So I get home today and notice what appears to be a few drops of cat urine on a leather couch...hmmm, not good. Then I notice my 11 year old orange tabby Pumpkin, keeps going to the litter box every 10 minutes and sits there for a minute, then leaves...with no urine output. I ping _somniac_ and she tells me what I sort of already knew...


not good, especially for a male kitty.

So I dilly-dally for a little bit more, but realize nothing is changing, even though he looks OK and is acting pretty normal (i.e. annoying me while I'm on the computer.)

I bring him to the Pet ER and they do blood and urine testing and an ultrasound and find...not much. He did have a fever, so she suspects a urinary tract infection. So she puts him on an antibiotic (amoxicillin/clavulanate -- the human brand name is Augmentin) and gives him kitty narcs (buprenex). He's home now looking rather...subdued, but OK. I'm still traumatized, however. Not to mention $400 poorer.

Of course, he once again lives up to his nickname: PITA-cat. (That's Pain In The Ass). I'm leaving tomorrow evening for Ohio to go see Alkaline Trio in Chicago with koneko41 and booshgal33. Fortunately one of my friends will come in every day to check on him and give him his meds.





It's a good thing I love the furry little bastard.

Comments

[rainjewel.livejournal.com]

Ohhh, poor baby kitty. I'm glad that you have such wonderful friends that can help you out. *kisses*

Mmmm. HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME AT CHICAGO!! I AM SO JEALOUS. LICK MATT SKIBA FOR ME!

[revid.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon!

I promise to send the Skiba all your loveas wll as your home phone number.

[loves2bang.livejournal.com]

Cars and pets. Seems like a $300 minimum anymore :(
Awww, he looks alot like the cat I had *cough*and left behind for my folks to take care of when I moved*
Good thing he has a caring owner. Have a great time at the show!

[tall-tree.livejournal.com]

I know somebody else who named her tabby Pumpkin. :) It's a great name.
I'm sorry to hear about your kitty woes but it sounds like you're a wonderfully responsible cat slave mother. I'm glad it wasn't stones. Have fun in Chicago!

[girltufty.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful cat. My furry little bastard broke his pelvis and my bank acount this year. Good job we love them so much. Hope he is better soon.

[mindfuckamerica.livejournal.com]

AHHHHH have fun in Chicago!

[revid.livejournal.com]

Thanks! He's doing better...I'm just glad my friend can help me out!

[revid.livejournal.com]

Yep, there's no doubt who owns whom in this relationship! Chicago will be a blast, I'm sure. Thanks.

[revid.livejournal.com]

Thanks! What are you gonna do though? If they had said $2000 I would have said OK. I hope your kitty is doing well!

[revid.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Sounds like your NYE will be rocking too!

[revid.livejournal.com]

He took the liquid pretty well, thank god. Now if only Skitty would stop hissing and being angry with both of us!

Chicago will be great! Fortunately my friend Bernie is a totally reliable cat-person, so I won't have to worry so much.

[sick-of-me03.livejournal.com]

Oh, Pumpkin! I'm just glad to hear it wasn't anything much more serious, but still. It really rattles you.

I'm just waiting for my father to come home from work because Mike is still sitting in the corner and swatting when I try to touch him.

Have a GREAT time in Chicago! Bundle up! :) *hugs*

[and-ed.livejournal.com]

Awwww. *pets kitty* I'm glad he's okay.

You have a great time on your trip, man...can't wait to hear all the naughty details. =)

[revid.livejournal.com]

I hope your kitty is better soon too! *hugs*

[revid.livejournal.com]

I have no doubt we will do our flist proud! :-)

[revid.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The belly rub is much appreciated. It's all shaven because they did an ultrasound. He's definitely looking better now.

[mikeyface.livejournal.com]

Aww! I'm glad it's nothing serious!! ♥ When do you leave, doll?

*hug*

Have a GREAT time!!!

[revid.livejournal.com]

My flight"s at 915...I get to Ohio at 530 AM local time!

I plan on having a great time!

[tasyfa.livejournal.com]

*hugs Pumpkin* Awww I hope the UTI clears up quick for him.

And YOU! HAVE FUN!

Also...*GLEEEEEE* I got your package today. *mwah* Thank you!

[revid.livejournal.com]

Aren't late Xmas presents great? :-)

I'm counting on Kat to get us invited to the after-party! We WILL have fun!

The Pumpkinator seems to be rebounding quickly. Thanks!

[mikeyface.livejournal.com]

LOL @ your icon. :D

And I have no doubt that you'll have a blast! :p