Bobcat's Kidney Diary: Day 8
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Dropped Bob at the vet's this morning for his urinalysis. Dr. F made a brief physical exam while I was there, and seemed pleased with the results: no dehydration, kidneys the size of golf balls.
About three hours later, Dr. F called with his findings. There was sugar in Bob's urine, a result Dr. F called surprising. He said it could be from a meal before the sample was taken (I had used kitty treats to lure Bob into his carrier), or the kidneys could be leaking sugar into the bladder. Additionally, Bob now has a bladder infection, which will be treated with antibiotics. The urinalysis will have to be repeated once the infection is cleared up.
Dr. F also suggested giving Bob a potassium supplement with a bit of his old favorite canned food for a couple weeks; potassium is supposed to help retain kidney function. Fortunately, the vet's office allows returns of unopened canned food they prescribe if the cat doesn't like it.
So now Bob will be getting potassium in the morning, medicine in the evening, and another urinalysis and blood test in two weeks' time. For the moment, though, I think he's just glad to be home.
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This post is part of a series. Past entries can be found on BethW's page at KC Pets.
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