Can I get some cosmic hope for my sick best friend Middy?
Posted Mar 17, 2017, 6:12 PM UTC
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Middy is about 10 years old and recently passed blood in her stool. The vet can't see her until Monday, but the articles online about what might be wrong are pretty scary.
Edit: Well, that was a roller coaster. Our vet took some samples and submitted them to the lab. She found some blood in Middy's bladder and lead with "Well, it isn't looking good for Middy, but we'll let you know in a week". Great bedside manner there doc.
Well, it turns out she just had a UTI. Some antibiotics and rest will clear it all up. I am so relieved and she seems to be in good spirits lately too.
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There isn't an emergency vet in the area? That is a long time to go without treatment for a potentially major issue.
Have you consulted r/askvet ?
Regardless I hope she feels better!!
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Don't read those articles on line. It'll drive you nuts. Feel better Middy!!
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Sending cosmic hope!! Hopefully it's just something she ate. If she's not exhibiting any other symptoms (no appetite, lethargy, hiding), it might just be a fluke. I know someone whose cat pooped and peed (at different times) blood and it turned out to be a little infection that meds cured right up. Fingers crossed that's what it is in Middy's case!! Please let us know what you find out.
Source: Am not a vet, but I do work in the pet industry and have literally heard and seen it all. Good luck!
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That's very encouraging, thanks!
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I'm sorry. I hope Middy gets better soon.
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Feel better, Middy!! ❤🐾
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Get better soon Middy
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I'm so sorry. All of my best thoughts and wishes to you and Middy.
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My brother's cat got that when I was cat-sitting. He turned out to be just fine! I think all he needed was a food change, if I remember properly. So don't let yourself get too freaked out! I said a little prayer for your kitty too.
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It could be something as simple as hemorrhoids. Is the cat still eating and drinking normally?
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She seems to be, though it can be hard to tell with two cats.
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Can you put her in a bathroom away from the other cat so you can monitor her food and water intake. If she's eating and drinking normally, that's a good sign, and the vet will probably ask you about this.
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Feel better kitty ❤
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Feel better ❤️ ❤️
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That's amazing. Luckily for us, Middy has been not showing signs of being in pain, but such things are hard to gauge with cats sometimes.