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I babysat Gino for a couple hours on Sunday

4 years ago

Gino wanted to come and visit so his mom brought him in to stay with me and she got some groceries. Elliott didn't pay him any heed, no hissing etc.

I'm taking Elliott in tomorrow for his checkup following his dental surgery. Regarding the blood in his urine, he has FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease). It's often caused by stress and I received an email from the vet saying that I can buy a plug-in with Feliway insert which is a calming scent. I can also buy prescription urinary food with a calming additive (similar to chamomile tea etc etc).

I'm NOT buying a stress scent for him; he's not stressed here with me. He's absolutely calm and loving, as you know. I believe any blood in his urine is a leftover from his previous home. They couldn't be more different, 5 cats and a dog, vs the only cat in a quiet home. I'm actually not happy with my vet pushing these products on me. He can also get weekly injections to strengthen the bladder wall, but as per their words "they haven't been proven that they work."

I did by the kibble with the calming ingredient when I was in last week, but that's as far as I'm going to go.

He hasn't been allowed to have any kibble, for fear of tearing the stitches, and he really wants some. He sits in front of the cupboard where they are stored, and has his face sniffing the bag when I get something out of it. :-)

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satine100
4 years ago
They are both so sweet. Glad Elliott is doing better.
dedtired
4 years ago
Elliot is such a handsome dude.
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4 years ago
Looks like Elliot is quietly wondering if Gino is coming to stay in his home.
honibaker
4 years ago
You are taking such good care of our little dude!

Thank you.
patriciae_gw
4 years ago
I agree Jasdip. I would want to wait to see how he responds to a nice calm home before adding in all sorts of what evers. It could take a while for him to totally take such a nice calm life for granted. He is certainly taking the dog in stride. He looks good.
schoolhouse_gwagain
4 years ago
Yes, my vet highly recommended the special kibble for urinary care, for my cat Thomas after he had a bad case of urinary infection. It's $78 for a 16lb. bag. What could I do? As you mentioned, he also often pushes expensive tests and meds.

My cats used to eat "Dr. Gary's". They loved it. The vet always commented on how good they looked, toned, and good muscle mass. But I couldn't afford to buy two expensive dry foods, so all three cats are eating the Purina Urinary Tract food. They all have lost weight and just don't look as robust. The vet tech suggested maybe the Gary's had more calories. Which is probably true. Later I went online to read some Gary reviews and they weren't good! How did I miss this? Something about red lentils being part of the recipe and that is not good for cats. All seem to like the Purina, so we shall see. It's been about six months(?).

I love little Gino. Good to see the two getting along so well.
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
4 years ago
I'm impressed with Elliott's confidence. And Gino is being so nice. Maybe it's your calming influence? Anyway I love how regal Elliott is looking. And happy. He looks really happy. I hope he and Gino can be friends for life.
socks
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I like your sensible approach, Jasdip.
Jasdip
Original Author
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I was at the sink and turned around and there he was stretched out behind me. I aimed the camera and he talked to me.

Thursday morning I was awake from 2:30 onwards. Dozed finally, after 3:30. At 4:30 he was wide awake, zooming around in circles chasing his tail. I burst out laughing. He jumped off the bed then came back on with a toy and was playing with it. No stress whatsoever. LOL
sal 60 Hanzlik
4 years ago
Thanks for the update. So glad that he is doing so well and the pain is gone. Did he have his appointment today and can he have his kibbles?
Jasdip
Original Author
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Yes he can have his kibbles! I gave him some this morning and he scarfed them down What a treat for him (he thinks). He looks fat in the photos and he isn't at all. His sides are completely flat. He does have an abundance of hair. I clean off the bristles twice when vacuuming and the cup is full. And that's vacuuming the apt using one outlet LOL.

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