My son's cat, Stormy, is much better and back home. He will be eating special food with the proper pH balance, and that should prevent crystallization of the urine. Thanks for your prayers and your concern.
That is not Stormy up there, but a picture of a Russian Blue that looks very like him.
UPDATE: Below is a picture of the real Stormy.
Had a cat who looked very much like that, once. And now I have a cat who has to eat a special diet to prevent just the problem Stormy has.
ReplyDeleteMysterious little creatures, aren't they?
Apparently, it's only the males who are troubled by the crystallization problem. Female cats are able to pass the crystals. And that's your veterinary medicine lesson for the day.
ReplyDeleteIt's also a lesson on the superiority of the female of the species. Remember that, fellas.
I have always been assured of the superiority of the female of the species its just their incapacity to let the other half in on the secret that is frustrating.
ReplyDeleteWell I've let you in on the secret now, TheMe, so you have no further excuse to claim ignorance.
ReplyDeleteYay, for Stormy being home! Those male cats are sooooo special. Their tiny eurethras have to be treated sepcial!
ReplyDeleteThat is great news. I just had to give BooBoo some meds and he is not happy but also recovering well.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that Stormy is home!
Does not look like a kitty one would risk messing with.
ReplyDeleteMy son is the gladdest, for more reasons than one. Stormy's stay at the vet's was costing the earth.
ReplyDeleteLapin, the name is taken from his color. He's a quiet and gentle pet. The children love him, and he's quite patient with their demonstrations of affection.
Great news about Stormy. And, fascinating veterinary trivia. I always feel so much better informed when I visit your blog Grandmère!
ReplyDeleteYaY Stormy!
Special prayers of thanks and blessings for Stormy's continued improvement and good health. What excellent news! These poor little creatures are so special and they are as much a family member as any two legged.
ReplyDeleteI have all girl cats, but have known quite a number of males with this problem.
Wendy, Stormy's cat companion, is happy, too. She's been lonely without him.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Tommie, one of my ferals. Didn't know he was anything special. Don't know if he has similar problems. Good to hear that Stormy is home and the troubles are treatable.
ReplyDeleteYAY.
ReplyDeleteHe's a handsome cat.
ReplyDeleteI see I have much to catch up on here! I'm glad Kitty is all right.
ReplyDeleteAaaw. Russian Blues are so handsome and distinguished. Glad he is better.
ReplyDeleteThe cat in the picture is so not a russian blue.
ReplyDeleteThat's a British Shorthair!!
Maartje, welcome and thanks for your comment. My son's cat is definitely a mixed breed.
ReplyDeleteThat cat is mostly British shorthair for sure but if yours has that dark nose and extra silvery (but still blue) bits around it's nose along with lines of fur that point at each other and stick out along his chest (I can't think of the word to save my life right now, it's like a part in your hair but backwards) then he could be part Russian Blue. Of course bright and beaming green eyes on a silky blue cat are a nice hint as well. The cat you have pictured is too poofy and heafty. They should be sleak and thin. My mixed Russian blue follows breed standards up until you get to ears. The poor thing has massive bat ears but he's sweet. He's the first cat I've ever had who rushes up when I sit down and wraps his arms around my face or neck like a sweet little (clawless and toothless!!!) hug. ...though he chews on everything else now that he's teething.
ReplyDeleteMaartje and Anon, what do you make of the real Stormy?
ReplyDeleteYour Stormy looks like our cat Richard the Lionhart, who had 6 toes on each foot. A lady across the street from us told me he looked like an English Mouser. He just looked like Richard to us. I loved those big paws.
ReplyDeleteComments to this old post continue to pop up, so I thought it would be good to have a picture of the real cat.
ReplyDeleteStormy has the right number of toes. He could be part English Mouser, however he has the genetic disease that is common in Russian Blues.