I have not taken Neville to the veterinary over his wetting issue. I’ve decided that it is not serious enough for that. The amount he is urinating is still satisfactory, as is its frequency. The strength of his stream seems to have recovered, at least to a degree, and periodically. Sometimes his rear legs and bum are dirtied and need cleaning, and he does take longer in the box than previously; I don’t think that these factors are enough over which to consult a doctor. A urinalysis would probably be performed, but with adequacy of amount and frequency, no blood in the fluid, and his behaviour otherwise normal, I believe the only result would be the finding that my oldest cat is getting older.
Nev is still eating very well, and demanding chin-rubs from time to time. If he doesn’t play, and if he sleeps much of the time, well, that’s usual. A certain unsteadiness on his legs now and then and neglected grooming are expected as the years advance.
I am looking forward to sharing my grey lion’s sixteenth summer with him.
don’t know if you have heard of, or can even get it there, but if you could find a small sack of “ pretty litter “ ( and I don’t even know if it truly works ) it might answer a couple of questions about nev’s out put…????
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Da Tabbies had a good idea. There are types of litters available that can monitor various medical problems. Since Neville may not need a vet visit at this point in time, one of the specialized litters may alert you to any changes which would need veterinary care.
ReplyDeleteMy gray lion is entering his fifteenth summer. We wish you and Neville well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the Pretty Litter thing. He sure is handsome though.
ReplyDeleteGlad no vet trip is needed right now.
ReplyDeletePlease give Mr Neville a pat from me.
ReplyDeleteI am glad he is appearing better. I don't know about pretty litter, but it sounds like a good idea. Is it possible to get a urine sample and use PH test sticks? I had to test Flynn's urine weekly. It was so easy with him though as he had his favourite clump of grass he always stopped at on his walks. He would back up to it and give out a good stream. It did startle him the first couple of times hearing it hit the plastic container! The test sticks always showed there was a very slight amount of blood although it wasn't visible. We never got to the cause of that.
ReplyDeleteThat'd be a handy way of collecting a sample, though I'm pretty sure none of mine would be as compliant as Flynn.
DeleteI'm glad glad Neville won't need to go to the vet at this time. I've wondered about the Pretty Litter, have seen the Martha Stewart ads on TV for it. If you try it, you'll have to let us know what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteHe's quite handsome and he's getting to a ripe old age. I just hope he has many more years with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he (and you) were spared a vet visit. I agree that the wetting issue is probably just one of those "old folks" things.
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