Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day agoThat sucks and I’m sorry. UTIs are notorious, I’m 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 it’s 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 “natural” 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, it’s gonna be alright and you’re doing great 💜💜
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I know they’re doing the right thing. I’m just scared of the infection spreading up to her kidneys.
They’re focusing on her comfort and have said if she starts showing symptoms to bring her back in for a recheck. I’m just not sure what the plan is. Perhaps we can retry the antibiotic she’s allergic to and then treat the resulting issues.
I won’t be pursuing alternative ‘medicine’. That was a moment of desperation and weighing the risks against her age. I’ve read up on the thing I briefly considered and it’s not worth it.
I do have D Mannose which the vets have approved, but that’s 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.
I’ve bought some beef and will make her some broth to keep her drinking heaps of fluids.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
All g! I didn’t really think you would try alternative medicine tbh, it was more for others as some don’t know that bug spray and pesticides can’t 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 it’s gonna be alright. She just might have to stay on medication until she passes, unfortunately. Like I said, and like I know you know, you’re doing all the right things here. Beef and broth is a lovely treat!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Yes it’s surprising. Even at her age she’s still curious and active and wanting to go out on adventures.
I think she’ll love it. Just gotta drag up some energy to cook and store it
StudChud@aussie.zone 23 hours ago
True her health might not be stable for surgery, but I can’t speak to that. In my mind if her quality of life is still good and enriching, then managing her health is the best you or the vets can do. If she’s happy you’re happy, and it sounds like she’s pretty damn happy! 😀