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melbaboutown@aussie.zone âš3â© âšweeksâ© ago
Cat health
I forgot to mention that Melbcat still has her uti. It came back (or rather never left) after a 3 week blast of strong antibiotics that are only meant to be prescribed for 1 week max. Iâve been informed that the resistant bacteria could prove dangerous to me as well if they continue giving her antibiotics and theyâve decided to focus on symptom management. This fucking sucks. I briefly considered pursuing dodgy alternative medicine but itâs not worth the risks.
StudChud@aussie.zone âš3â© âšweeksâ© ago
That sucks and Iâm sorry. UTIs are notorious, Iâm not surprised that the vets are concerned about antibiotic resistant bacteria infecting you, zoonotic infections can turn nasty so so quickly.
If you trust your vets, then itâs worth following their advice. Otherwise you could try a second opinion.
Do not use alternative medicine for melbcat. Cats have so many intolerances and ingesting something ânaturalâ that may have (at minimum) pesticides on it can lead to neurotoxicity. Trust yourself and your support network (vets, nurses) and if you want another opinion seek another vet.
You got this Melb, itâs gonna be alright and youâre doing great đđ
melbaboutown@aussie.zone âš3â© âšweeksâ© ago
I know theyâre doing the right thing. Iâm just scared of the infection spreading up to her kidneys.
Theyâre focusing on her comfort and have said if she starts showing symptoms to bring her back in for a recheck. Iâm just not sure what the plan is. Perhaps we can retry the antibiotic sheâs allergic to and then treat the resulting issues.
I wonât be pursuing alternative âmedicineâ. That was a moment of desperation and weighing the risks against her age. Iâve read up on the thing I briefly considered and itâs not worth it.
I do have D Mannose which the vets have approved, but thatâs only effective against E. coli and she has a different strain. The Cystapro (cranberry extract and probiotic supplement) was bought from the vet but I have no idea if it does much.
Iâve bought some beef and will make her some broth to keep her drinking heaps of fluids.
StudChud@aussie.zone âš3â© âšweeksâ© ago
All g! I didnât really think you would try alternative medicine tbh, it was more for others as some donât know that bug spray and pesticides canât be peed or pooped out by cats - it accumulates in their brains.
It sounds like poor Melbcat is going through the ringer, but the most important thing to remember is her quality of life. If she still wants to do things, is eating, drinking, and defecating, then it sounds like itâs gonna be alright. She just might have to stay on medication until she passes, unfortunately. Like I said, and like I know you know, youâre doing all the right things here. Beef and broth is a lovely treat!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone âš3â© âšweeksâ© ago
Yes itâs surprising. Even at her age sheâs still curious and active and wanting to go out on adventures.
I think sheâll love it. Just gotta drag up some energy to cook and store it