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by drakonka
Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:21 am
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Expressing a large atonic bladder
Replies: 51
Views: 38729

Re: Expressing a large atonic bladder

Have you checked to make sure none of those drugs can cause urinary problems? Metacam can. Sometimes these aren't known to cause urinary retention but might. (Previcox did in my paraplegic dog so that I could not express him). I have read a bit about Metacam side effects but haven't noticed anythin...
by drakonka
Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Expressing a large atonic bladder
Replies: 51
Views: 38729

Re: Expressing a large atonic bladder

I am also noticing that now our cat is drinking frequently again, as if he still has an infection (or _again_ has an infection). He is on Synulox, but we've also heard some people say that mixing Apple Cider Vinegar with water has helped them with infections in dogs, cats, and humans. Does anyone kn...
by drakonka
Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Expressing a large atonic bladder
Replies: 51
Views: 38729

Expressing a large atonic bladder

Hello, We are at our wit's end here. Our 7 month old Maine Coon kitten was perfectly happy and healthy until his neutering surgery two weeks ago. During the surgery the vet thought that his bladder looked abnormally large and put in a catheter to check for blockage and test his urine for infection, ...