I think I may have some clarity. Male cats are prone to developing crystals in their urinary tract due to high levels of magnesium in the foods we feed them. This, obviously, blocks them up, and causes a lot of problems. My parents' male Russian Blue nearly died with it, and had to be put on dialysis briefly.
The solution, once they've fixed him, is deceptively simple. You've *got* to scrutinize the magnesium content in the food you feed. You can either switch to one of the varieties that say 'urinary tract health' on them or you can switch to a premium food. My parents found that the regular Science Diet was well within acceptable magnesium levels. I believe Purina One is also much lower than normal foods. It's expensive, but less expensive and harrowing than the trips to the vet.
::huggles:: I'm so sorry this has happened. I hope he's going to be ok. Keep this in mind, though. Hopefully it will be the key to a healthy Bebop. ^_^
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Date: 2003-11-21 06:58 am (UTC)The solution, once they've fixed him, is deceptively simple. You've *got* to scrutinize the magnesium content in the food you feed. You can either switch to one of the varieties that say 'urinary tract health' on them or you can switch to a premium food. My parents found that the regular Science Diet was well within acceptable magnesium levels. I believe Purina One is also much lower than normal foods. It's expensive, but less expensive and harrowing than the trips to the vet.
::huggles:: I'm so sorry this has happened. I hope he's going to be ok. Keep this in mind, though. Hopefully it will be the key to a healthy Bebop. ^_^