took a long nap after work yesterday. both cats joined me. got up and heated some leftovers for dinner, called mom, and watched mina go to the litter box at least 5-6 times while i was on the phone...i'm thinking this is odd. so, i follow her on the way to the litterbox again. check to see if she's urinating and how much. listen for any meowing in pain etc... finally whip out the latex gloves i used during the gowning and gloving lab at school. put one glove on and hold it under the dribbles of urine....blood!
-first thought...kidneys!!!!
-second thought...uti!!!
-third thought...at least she's not blocked! (normally a male cat problem)
-call the vet...for an emergency #
-call emergency # and describe the situation
-sleep poorly all night watching over her
this morning i called the vet and brought mina in...boy was she stinky! her bladder was empty (the ride to the doc usually does this along with causing her to pant and produce excessive amounts of saliva, and poop!) my knapsack is full of paper towels and plastic bags and newspaper. so, in she goes next saturday for a U/A and in the meanwhile, she's on meds...she not too fond of having a pill stuffed down her throat.
could it be stress?? all i know is that orangehead has been very bossy with her ever since i got my bed...what to do? what to do?
at least it doesn't seem to be anything serious...but the doc must have remembered i was studying to be a vet tech because the first thing she said to me was, "Now, what can you tell me about UTI's?" i answered, "I'm getting quizzed?" ;-)
great doc. i feel very comfortable going there. very nice staff. her assistant was wonderful! gave Mina a free body massage that calmed her down.
i'll have to crack down on Ms. Orangehead tormenter.
here she is:
heres the recipient:
