Little Boy is in hospital.

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LB has not been well the couple of few weeks. Had an ultra sound yesterday (blood test showed slightly high urea sp?) and they found a stone lodged in his ureter. We are not as advanced at treating this condition in Australia. Surgery (which generally has poor outcomes) and attempting to flush the stone. But at least we are on to it and he's in very good hands at a specialist cat clinic. He is still looking incredibly beautiful at nearly 13. He looks so healthy but unfortunately he is not. The eosinophilic granuloma on his tongue has gown large again and has to be treated (a large piece came away from it 3 weeks ago). And now this stone which is posing immediate danger to his health. Only 10% of these stones are successfully flushed out via relaxant drugs and intravenious fluids. He's on pain meds and being given lots of TLC in hospital. Makes me think that these big boy maine coons are not designed for longevity.

Marilyn
 
I'm sorry to hear that Little Boy is sick. I'm sending healing prayers for Little Boy and I hope he can pass that stone soon. ((((HUGS))))
 
Maybe they need to push it back in the bladder and do surgery there to extract it.
 
it's not the bladder but the kidney they would need to push it back into. Those stones have spikes so it's not so easy to move it around.
 
Sorry - was think urethra, not ureter location.

Do they / can they do lithotripsy with cats to break up the stones?
 
Anyname said:
LB has not been well the couple of few weeks. Had an ultra sound yesterday (blood test showed slightly high urea sp?) and they found a stone lodged in his ureter. We are not as advanced at treating this condition in Australia. Surgery (which generally has poor outcomes) and attempting to flush the stone. But at least we are on to it and he's in very good hands at a specialist cat clinic. He is still looking incredibly beautiful at nearly 13. He looks so healthy but unfortunately he is not. The eosinophilic granuloma on his tongue has gown large again and has to be treated (a large piece came away from it 3 weeks ago). And now this stone which is posing immediate danger to his health. Only 10% of these stones are successfully flushed out via relaxant drugs and intravenious fluids. He's on pain meds and being given lots of TLC in hospital. Makes me think that these big boy maine coons are not designed for longevity.

Marilyn
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So sorry to hear your LB is not well. I hope he can join that 10% club and pass the stone. I am sure he is in the best of hands, and getting the best treatment available. I have to say that your great care for him has no doubt added much time to his life.... big pats for you big boy.
 
Thank you. We are bringing him home today. The stone stayed put. The kidney is compromised but partly functioning. The other kidney is good. I will meet with his vet this afternoon before bringing him home. I imagine she will give us some pointers in how to manage him and I've joined Tanya's crf discussion forum. I will meet people with experience and ideas. It's just feels so empty to be powerless. He was so funny when we went to visit him. He was trying to show us the way out even though he was hooked up to a drip. He kept a close watch on DH - guess he's worked out that DH always takes the initiative and when he moves the three of us would be heading out the door. Our hearts are over-flowing with compassion for him.
 
I so hope things go well for LB- my big boy Maine Coon at 10 has his challenges but I have friends who've had Maine Coon boys live to 20 and beyond - I guess it just depends. I do feel pure bred animals are more of a challenge. Warm hugs to your big Coon boy and hoping he gets thru this OK and gives you more good years to come.
 
Many thanks. The Maine Coons are so gorgeous aren't they? But I love them all. LB is home but isn't feeling too great. Could be all the medication or could be the kidney problem making him feel bad. :sad:
 
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