Back to the Vet 2

We are back! I am very impressed with the new vet. He came down with a diagnosis, FLUTD. We spent quite some time with him, something my vet would never have done. While checking Lucy Belle, he detailed to me everything that he’s doing and telling me what is normal and otherwise. Such a devoted vet and he took such care of my Lucy Belle. Ok, more details below:-

He acknowledge the fact that her condition is a result of her spay surgery. He mentioned that most vet attributes certain unexplainable sudden illness to stress because no one can disprove them otherwise. He’s never incline to believe so although stress does contribute to certain quirky behavior. Anyway, if he were to speculate, it would be some kind of trauma to her bladder during surgery since there is a lot of poking going on in there. The old vet might have inadvertently poked her bladder.

After a very thorough examination, he realized that Lucy Belle has a very tiny bladder. Not one vet at the old place ever said so. He went ahead and proceeded to get another urine sample from Lucy Belle. Initially, the sample were to obtain by applying pressure to her bladder and collecting the sample from her urethra. Unfortunately, he said that she is too stingy with her pee .. that’s the first time I laughed out loud. He really makes me feel at ease.

So, he told Lucy Belle that he had to introduce a needle through her abdomen again and assured her that it’s like mommy pinching herd. 🙂 Another round of urinalysis and the test result will be back tomorrow.

He also took an X-Ray of her bladder to make sure it’s not inflamed or if there are presence of stones. Good news is, her bladder looks fine albeit really tiny.

Since the culture is coming back tomorrow, his office will be in contact with my old vet’s office. So, we would know more about her existing condition. I was told to continue with the medication and when the result come back, we can determine if she is on the right track with her antibiotics.

He also checked her spay incision area and it’s healing well. He tried to feel for the lump again but it’s gone. The area looks good, nothing to be worried about. Sometimes, he said that a little irritation might cause the area to swell but from what he can see now, I shouldn’t be too worried.

As a precaution, Lucy Belle was given subcutaneous fluids (IV) to help curb dehydration and hopefully, help flush out the buggers.

At home, Lucy Belle went to pee and I am so happy to hear the waterfall~!~ I checked and she peed a lot more than usual and with no much straining. I don’t know what miracle did he perform on her but my girl is peeing like a horse!

Thank you all so very much. Had it not for you, I would have never thought of going to another vet. Although we are still waiting for the culture test result, knowing that Lucy Belle is peeing again is making me so happy. Muahs! and Hugs to everyone!

You know, a friend just called and I told her I am so happy today. She asked me why and I said *My cat peed! My cat finally peed!* She was like *WHAT?!*

kittymom : The new vet mentioned that her old vet should get a grasp of what is going on and be informed of the test result as well. I am never going back to him but let him know what he probably did to my girl.