tele_mark says:
I've been lucky. All three of the brothers have blocked at various times over the years, but none needed surgery. And so far the kittens haven't had issues.
iluvcats says:
Ahhhh dear Haiku Neko ... so sorry to read you have had to have this procedure. One of my past kitties - Quigley - had to have the surgery probably about 35 years ago - it was very scary then - in fact he had to have it done twice. At least it's marvelous they can cure the situation if found. I try to tell people with male kitties to always be alert to piddle problems and to every once in a while - stand them up in front of you with their back to you and feel down their lower belly and make sure that the bladder is NOT the size of a baseball. Prayers for your quickly recovery Haiku --- what a great parent you are to take such good care of him! xoxox
tele_mark says:
Aaah, yes! This is a common procedure in male cats that are susceptible UTI's. Not too bad of a procedure, but there's really no good ones when you're aiting for them to go though it, is there? At least now he'll probably have no dealings with a UTI again.