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kb2zct
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 Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:58 pm Post subject: Ranger is having a relapse of his IC. |
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I caught Ranger urinating in Evan’s cuddle cup bed last night. This is on top of the accident on my bed on Monday evening.
Ranger has started to hide again. Right after the shots, Ranger was out with the rest of the family all the time. Now, more times than not he is hiding somewhere. I take this to be that he is not feeling all that well.
I’m also finding lots of small urine balls in the litter box. Again, that is a sign that his IC is bothering him again. I think I caught him trying to use Missy’s crate as a litter box.
I have a call in to the vet and am waiting for a reply.
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rubygirl1968
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Poor Ranger 
And poor you! It's got to be frustrating for you.
Thomas was diagnosed with IC a long time ago but he never went out of the box, just quit going. After many, many, many trips to the vet and numerous blood and urine tests, the vet diagnosed him with IC.
*Knock on wood* He hasn't that problem lately, but the constipation is a constant battle.
I hope the vet can suggest something for you to try that will help Ranger feel better soon!
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Maria
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Ranger is having a relapse of his IC. |
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| kb2zct wrote: | I caught Ranger urinating in Evan’s cuddle cup bed last night. This is on top of the accident on my bed on Monday evening.
Ranger has started to hide again. Right after the shots, Ranger was out with the rest of the family all the time. Now, more times than not he is hiding somewhere. I take this to be that he is not feeling all that well.
I’m also finding lots of small urine balls in the litter box. Again, that is a sign that his IC is bothering him again. I think I caught him trying to use Missy’s crate as a litter box.
I have a call in to the vet and am waiting for a reply.
Mark |
Mark,
That's really terrible that poor Ranger isn't feeling well again. It must be painful for him to only be able to urinate just a little at a time. Exhausting, too.
I hope he feels better very soon.
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kb2zct
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Maria:
The vet office did not call me back. I will have to visit them tomorrow.
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kb2zct
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Stephanie:
Is Thomas on any type of treatment plan?
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rubygirl1968
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I'm sorry the vet's office didn't call - hopefully today you can get some medicine for him.
No, Thomas isn't on a treatment plan. Luckily his flareups aren't as bad or as frequent as Rangers'.
I do what I can to make sure he gets more liquid in his diet and just cross my fingers alot. Luckily he likes warm water mixed in with the wet, so that helps. 
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kb2zct
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I stopped off at the vet's office. I was given another round of metacam to give to Ranger - four injections.
I'l give it to him as soon as I can find him. He is hiding right now.
I wonder if he and ranger are both playing hide and hide!
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kb2zct
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It is really amazing to see the difference in Ranger an hour after he received the metacam injection.
He is playful, inquisitive, and social. He was up on my lap purring contently. He was trying to help me pet Missy, too. He is taking a nap on my chair rather than napping under a bed or behind a couch.
I did not have the chance to talk to a vet today, so I do not know the frequency Ranger can receive the metacam. I still have to follow up on that.
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rubygirl1968
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Galensgranny
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| kb2zct wrote: | It is really amazing to see the difference in Ranger an hour after he received the metacam injection.
He is playful, inquisitive, and social. He was up on my lap purring contently. He was trying to help me pet Missy, too. He is taking a nap on my chair rather than napping under a bed or behind a couch.
I did not have the chance to talk to a vet today, so I do not know the frequency Ranger can receive the metacam. I still have to follow up on that.
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I am so glad that the metacam works, and quickly!
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