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Lydia Schlitzkus | 6 years ago
A Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) Surgery On A 5 Year Old Feline (cat) With A History Of Blockages
Treatment Cost (USD): $1891.26
Lewis had previously been unblocked twice at our vet center. About a month after his second unblocking procedure was completed, Lewis's owner noticed that he was straining to urinate again. He was also crying and peeing around the house. He was brought in immediately and after an exam it was determined that Lewis was blocked again.
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Lydia Schlitzkus | 6 years ago
An Unblock Procedure On A 5 Year Old Feline (cat). Needed Multiple Unblocks
Treatment Cost (USD): $1395.00
Lewis came in to the clinic with urinary problems. His owners suspected a UTI. After an exam the veterinarian determined that he had a urinary blockage. With a prescription diet, medication, and an unblock procedure, Lewis was feeling better. About a month later Lewis was straining to urinate again. After an exam this time, it was determined that Lewis had another blockage. He was x-rayed and had another unblock procedure completed.
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Lydia Schlitzkus | 6 years ago
An Unblocking Procedure On A 4 Year Old Feline (cat)
Treatment Cost (USD): $1446.00
Ricky came in to Jarrettsville Vet Center with symptoms of not urinating and hiding in his house as well as vomiting. His owners were concerned that he wasn't acting like himself. After an examination he was determined to have a urinary blockage. Ricky had urinary problems for about a month prior to the eventual blockage. This is a common occurrence with cats and it is important to talk with your vet about a treatment plan.
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Lydia Schlitzkus | 6 years ago
A Unblocking Procedure On A 7 Year Old DSH Cat
Treatment Cost (USD): $860.00
Riachu came into Jarrettsville Vet Center because he was having trouble walking. After an examination it was determined that he had a urinary blockage.
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Mathew | 6 years ago
Our 3 Year Old Cat Had A Urinary Blockage, Late At Night. We Drove Him To An …

Our 3 year old cat had a urinary blockage, late at night. We drove him to an emergency animal clinic, about an hour away. They diagnosed, treated, had him for almost 5 days. The bill was $2500, and they strongly recommended a $3000 PU surgery. We couldn’t afford that, so they transferred him to another vet that could do the surgury for $1600. They were not convinced that he needed the PU. They treated him, about 4 days, and he seemed to be on the mend. Bill was $640, which they let us split into 3 payments. After being home for a day or two, he obstructed again. We took him to our local vet. After examining him, it was discovered that he had a large chunk of plastic stuck in his penis. Exploratory surgery was done to remove it. Its presence has caused much trauma to the ureathra, causing blockage twice more since (scar tissue). So now he’s at our vet, unblocked with a catheter. They say a PU is his only option. Our vet isnt comfortable doing it, and will be contacting the 2nd vet that treated our kitty and see if they can. Costs are now an issue, as we’re paying the first vet(maxed care credit), 2nd vet (payments, $400 left), and 3rd vet( ours, payments, $221 every two weeks) . No idea how to get the little guy the PU surgery. 🙁

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  1. Sarah

    I’m so sorry that you are dealing with this. Any idea 1-how the plastic got there? 2- how it wasn’t noticed before as the cat was seen multiple times? I would want to know. It seems strange that it would go unnoticed…. as far as the surgery. I’m hoping that given your current situation with the vet(s) that they might be able to either direct you towards someone or some group that would be able to help with the cost, as well as off you payment installments on good faith as you are currently paying already. Perhaps your local humane society would also be able to assist you or help you find someone who can.

    1. Mathew Post author

      Hello Sarah!
      Good question, regarding the plastic. The first vet put a catheter in, twice. 2nd time was difficult, which is why they recommended the PU surgery. 2nd vet didn’t place a catheter, as he still had the 2nd catheter in from the first vet. The plastic was noticed by the third vet(ours). I was told there is no way this piece could have gotten into the ureathra any other way, other then when a catheter was put in. My guess is it happened at the first vet, when they had difficulty. So as of right now, the 2nd vet has agreed to do the surgery tomorrow, and will take payments. Yay! I do want to know where the plastic came from, but my priority is getting the kitty healthy.

  2. Mathew Post author

    Just an update! Things are going well! Kitty is at the vet for a PU surgury. Vet is working with us on payments. Waiting for a call back from the first vet’s practice manager. Hoping they can shed some light on that piece of plastic.

  3. Krista Magnifico

    Hello!
    Please (please!!) add your story to our storylines section. We are doing a whole long list of patients cases about just this subject and it would be so helpful to others (and me!) to hear about your cats case. If possible it should be w entered as desperate stories. One about the blocking episodes and the other about the pu surgery. And please include prices. We are trying so hard to save these cats by sharing stories of the successfully treated cases. Please keep us posted. Thank you!

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Madeline | 6 years ago
I Have A 12 Year Old Cat Who Vomits Almost Every Day Since I Adopted Her 5 Months …

I have a 12 year old cat who vomits almost every day since I adopted her 5 months ago. She has been to the vet several times and a sonogram revealed she has chronic pancreatitis. They didn’t see any other issues. She was eating canned Fancy Feast with water, but now I have her on NomNomNow because I thought fresh food would help her. But she is still vomiting. It’s usually food at first but then she moves spots and vomits bile or saliva/foam. Once or twice the saliva looked bloody (took her to the vet right after). The vet had her on vitamin E, pepcid, and a round of antibiotics. Nothing helped. She has never been very playful but she is behaving relatively normally, eats, grooms, poops, etc. I don’t know what else to do! Thanks for any advice!

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  1. Sarah

    Hi-
    I’m so sorry you’re having such a time trying to help this cat. Has your vet ruled out everything else as far as a diagnosis? Perhaps there is something else that is worsening her initial issue? Have you tried feeding more meals throughout the day, but smaller portions? (A little at a time)

  2. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I would suggest you talk about a few things with your vet like a sensitive stomach diet like i/d or even try a stomach protectant like sulcralfate or even maripotent or metoclopramide. I often try medications with a diet change. Ideally a wet food diet fed in small amounts with increased frequency. Or ask about an ultrasound or even upper gi endoscopy. My point is that there are lots of options to discuss and try. I would first start with a fecal exam for intestinal parasites. Hope this helps. Let us know what happens.

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Lydia Schlitzkus | 6 years ago
A TNR On A 5 Year Old Female Cat
Treatment Cost (USD): $169.00
This cat was brought in by a local rescue to be spayed as a TNR (trap, neuter, release). This rescue is approved by JVC to have a spay cost of $65.00. Below is a breakdown of the pricing for a typical TNR Spay at Jarrettsville Veterinary Center.
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Lydia Schlitzkus | 6 years ago
Mass Removal On A 14 Year Old Domestic Medium Hair Cat
Treatment Cost (USD): $556.00
Lucy came in to have a mass removed from her back. It began as a lesion on her back, and repeatedly did not heal. The next step for Lucy was to take a surgical approach to remove the mass.
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Lydia Schlitzkus | 6 years ago
A Neuter On A 3 Year Old Outdoor Cat
Treatment Cost (USD): $116.00
Prez was brought in so that he could be neutered and vaccinated, so that he can continue to live a healthy and happy life as an outdoor cat.
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Mary | 6 years ago
I Have A Persian Cat 7 Yrs She Isn’t Breathing That Well. I Personally Think She …

I have a Persian cat 7 yrs she isn’t breathing that well. I personally think she is stuffed up or has something in her airway causing her to breathing problems. I’ve spent $2000 on testing with no results and I can’t continue to go bankrupt to fix her. Is there anyone in the San Tan Valley area who will give her a cat scan for reasonable price and cure my cat. Thanks.

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  1. Sarah

    Good morning-
    My first step would be to discuss the situation with your vet candidly. Explain you frustration in having tried to find out what is going on, and the cost, yet still having no positive results. Ask them if they feel a specialist might be the best route to go at this point. Secondly, i would discuss payment options with them, and the specialist if one is recommended. Your vet knows your cat, their patient, best. They know you have her best interest at heart, and hopefully they are in a position to work with you regarding payment. Best of luck.????????