On Jun 18, 10:14 am, "Phil P." <p...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> "MDJ" <midun...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> If the crystals are struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) That's
> incorrect. DL-methionine- an amino acid supplement- can be used to
acidify
> the urine and dissolve struvite. However, you should not feed your cat
a
> highly acidified diet while giving him a DL-methionine supplement
because
> the added acidification can lead to metabolic acidosis and hemolytic
anemia.
> DL-methionine should only be used under the *strict supervision* of a
vet
> and as a last resort. Its sold under the brand name Methio-Form,
Methio-Tabs
> ((Vet-A-Mix).
>
I've had this kitty to three vets over the course of 4 days; one on
Sunday (b/c he was open and kitty was acting strange) where they did
the urinalysis, my regular vet on Monday, where she was concerned
about him potentially getting blocked and they do not have 24 hour
supervision, and then to a 24-hour care vet so he could be monitored
at all times. I am pretty sure they said struvite crystals as the SD
food is supposed to help dissolve those, but it's difficult to get him
to eat it. I might try to mix it with something else.
> You might also want to get a second opinion on giving him Metacam daily
PO.
> Oral dosing of Metacam is infamous for causing acute renal failure in
cats.
> Metacam is only licensed for cats as a *one time*, IM dose after surgery
for
> this very reason.
>
The Metacam was given to him I believe four times at the vet, and they
gave me two doses for the next two days and that's all. I hope that
isn't excessive! They did test his kidney values before administering
anything, and since he's quite young I'm guessing they thought it was
okay. I will call my regular vet, who has not seen him since all this
treatment, and get her opinion on the regemine. He is also on sub-q
fluids so hopefully this will help his kidneys handle these
medications.
> You can also help increase urine acidity by feeding him a
low-carbohydrate,
> meat or fish-based food. Sulfur-containing amino acids, phospholipids,
and
> phosphoproteins found in higher quantities in meat acidify the urine,
> whereas organic acids, which come primarily from plant material, have an
> alkalinizing effect on urine. Fancy Feast makes some of the lowest
> carbohydrate diets on the market: some contain less than 1%. Not many
cats
> can resist Fancy Feast.
>
> But my best advice is find another vet ASAP- one who is better educated
in
> feline physiology before your present vet kills your cat.
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Phil
The vet at the 24-hour facility said that they do deal with this quite
frequently and that this is their protocol. Incidentally, he is being
overseen by two vets at this particular facility and they all said
very similar things. They did say that they could give him a
medication that would increase his appetite and since he's only eaten
a small amount of this so-im****tant food, I am going to inquire about
this today.
Incidentally, what is your experience with this condition?
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