Stedman isn't doing well again....he has got to go see the vet

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

When you say that it is probably diet related, what exactly does that mean? Sorry I am so dumb Should I change his food? Is that what you mean? Cause if so I swear I'll do it in a heartbeat. I just don't want him to ever have to go through this again....

Certain foods can cause stones and crystals to appear. once you know what kind of stone he has you can check his diet to see if any of the foods may be causing a problem. if you do a google search you can find information about this. what is sted eating now? is he eating a lot of veggies and fruits?

About his urinating. you really need to monitor every time he pees. notate if he has a good stream or a poor one, note the color, and the amount. if you think that he's not urinating enough throughout the day (like he's just dripping or not going at all throughout the day) then you really need to get him to the vet on friday because you don't want all that urine sitting in his bladder, its not good, which is why he may have a UTI right now.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Brooke, I'm so glad that Stedman is home with you. I wish he was completely better. We had a cat that had stones and they basically made him a her! Fuzz felt so much better and spent much less time at the vet's office after it was all over. He lived a long, long time (many years) after the surgery and was a lot happier I hope it doesn't come to surgery with Steadman, but if it does, just remember how much better he'll feel afterward.
Sending prayers your way.
Hugs from Abby, Daisy & Tammy

[YorkichonBella]

You've had such a looooong day with worrying too. Thank you for taking the time tonite to let us know how Stedman is doing. Bless his heart......I know you are both tired! Give him kisses from Bella/me! Continuing to think of him & hoping that he improves.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

Brooke, I'm so glad that Stedman is home with you. I wish he was completely better. We had a cat that had stones and they basically made him a her! Fuzz felt so much better and spent much less time at the vet's office after it was all over. He lived a long, long time (many years) after the surgery and was a lot happier I hope it doesn't come to surgery with Steadman, but if it does, just remember how much better he'll feel afterward.
Sending prayers your way.
Hugs from Abby, Daisy & Tammy

making him a her is most common in cats. very rarely will that be done to a male dog. the surgeon leaves that as the last option, usually after a few cystotomies have been performed and the stones keep getting stuck in the urethra. I highly doubt this will happen to Sted. Thanks to mypeantabbygra for mentioning this possibility. I only commented back so you, Brooke, wouldn't freak out and think that is what will happen to Sted.

[Julie1760]

Glad to hear he is home...I know the next few days will be hard...but hang in there...I know you'll take very good care of him.

Hugs!!!!

[Shelby&Seymour]

I am glad to hear that Stedman is home!!!...... Hopefully the enema did the trick and he will be poopin soon!
Keep us posted on his progress, as the antibiotics should start working soon....... we, too, have given laxatone before. It does work well!!
Good Luck Steddy!! We will be thinking of ya!

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Originally Posted by kalina82

making him a her is most common in cats. very rarely will that be done to a male dog. the surgeon leaves that as the last option, usually after a few cystotomies have been performed and the stones keep getting stuck in the urethra. I highly doubt this will happen to Sted. Thanks to mypeantabbygra for mentioning this possibility. I only commented back so you, Brooke, wouldn't freak out and think that is what will happen to Sted.

Oh No! I didn't mean to imply that at all! Fuzz had spent a considerable amount of time dealing w/ the stones and (much to Fuzz's embarrassment, I'm sure) the vet said that Fuzz had a small penis to add more difficulty to the situation.

I didn't mean to freak anyone out. I hope I didn't scare you.

[bruizersmummy]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Oh goodness, I don't even know where to begin guys - it's half good half bad First of all, I just want to tell you all thank you.....SO MUCH for all of your care and concern. I have to be honest and tell you all that I sat here crying reading all of these replies. I really did. I could not believe it when I logged on and saw everyones replies....it just amazed me. Truly amazed me. You guys are the greatest bunch of friends a person could EVER ask for - so thank you, from the bottom of my heart and I mean that. I just don't know how to even put into words how grateful I am that everyone here has been so caring. It means more to me than you'll ever know.



That is the update for now and I will be sure to let everyone here know if anything should change. Right now I just want to go hug my little boy. We've both had such a long day and he has been through alot Thank you all again so, so much for your care and concern...I just can't say thank you enough - I love you guys so much

Thanks for the update hun. I am so glad to hear you found an answer to the pain behind poor steddy, But sorry to hear that you still dont have ALL the answers. I know how that feels and my heart goes out to you and your family. Keep us updated!

I will Keep you and Stedman in our prayers and hope everything turns out okay.

WE LOVE YOU STUD MUFFIN, GET BETTER SOON BABY!!!!

[TootiesMom]

AWWWWw Brooke, I just saw this tonite, after you had updated... I am SO SORRY that little Steddie is having a rough time, but so glad that the vet treated him so well..
You get better precious little boy.... we are all praying for you!... SUPER HUGS to you Brooke, you are a special Mommy
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[jenbermu]

I just saw this thread and im super sorry that your baby isn't feeling
very well and that your going thruw this...But im also happy to hear
that you and the stedman are home...Just wanted to let you know that
i know how expensive doctor bills can get so if you ever need any kinda
help let me know and i would be more then happy to help you with
anything me and my family can...Hope the furbaby starts to feel better
we will keep you guys in our prayers..Hugs

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by kalina82

Certain foods can cause stones and crystals to appear. once you know what kind of stone he has you can check his diet to see if any of the foods may be causing a problem. if you do a google search you can find information about this. what is sted eating now? is he eating a lot of veggies and fruits?

About his urinating. you really need to monitor every time he pees. notate if he has a good stream or a poor one, note the color, and the amount. if you think that he's not urinating enough throughout the day (like he's just dripping or not going at all throughout the day) then you really need to get him to the vet on friday because you don't want all that urine sitting in his bladder, its not good, which is why he may have a UTI right now.

Thank you so much Kellie! He is on NV Raw and so is Tatum. They have been on it now for about 4 and 1/2 months, and I know this because I mark EVERYTHING down on my calendar and I just went and checked. They started the NV Raw on March 8th - the exact date. He ISN'T eating alot of fruit and veggies Should I be giving them to him on a regular basis?

I will most certainly be watching him like a hawk when I let him out to go potty so see how much he pees. When you mentioned about the color of it in your reply, it did remind me that the vet said that his urine was pretty dark I believe. I just let him outside again about 5 minutes ago and once again, it was just dribble, dribble, dribble The thing with him not being able to pee only started yesterday, so if this was the cause of his UTI, then it must of happened very quickly

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by kalina82

making him a her is most common in cats. very rarely will that be done to a male dog. the surgeon leaves that as the last option, usually after a few cystotomies have been performed and the stones keep getting stuck in the urethra. I highly doubt this will happen to Sted. Thanks to mypeantabbygra for mentioning this possibility. I only commented back so you, Brooke, wouldn't freak out and think that is what will happen to Sted.

Thank you so much girl - you know I am such a worry wart, lol. What exactly does this mean though? Making him a her? Or do I even want to know?

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

Brooke, I'm so glad that Stedman is home with you. I wish he was completely better. We had a cat that had stones and they basically made him a her! Fuzz felt so much better and spent much less time at the vet's office after it was all over. He lived a long, long time (many years) after the surgery and was a lot happier I hope it doesn't come to surgery with Steadman, but if it does, just remember how much better he'll feel afterward.
Sending prayers your way.
Hugs from Abby, Daisy & Tammy

Thank you so much sweetie and your poor little Fuzz I can't even imagine. I'm not exactly sure what this means but it doesn't sound good I am just glad that your baby was alright and that the surgery made him all better.

Thanks again for your kind words and big hugs to you sweetie

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

I am glad to hear that Stedman is home!!!...... Hopefully the enema did the trick and he will be poopin soon!
Keep us posted on his progress, as the antibiotics should start working soon....... we, too, have given laxatone before. It does work well!!
Good Luck Steddy!! We will be thinking of ya!

Oh good...I am SO glad to hear that the Laxatone worked well for your babies. I just gave him some a little while ago after he ate (along with his antibiotics) and I said to myself, "I hope this is my little tube of MIRACLE"

I hope it works as fast as the Albon STOPS the dirrhea...that stuff worked soooo fast for Tatum when she had Coccidia.

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

Oh No! I didn't mean to imply that at all! Fuzz had spent a considerable amount of time dealing w/ the stones and (much to Fuzz's embarrassment, I'm sure) the vet said that Fuzz had a small penis to add more difficulty to the situation.

I didn't mean to freak anyone out. I hope I didn't scare you.

Awww, it's ok sweetie....don't worry Kellie said that this *probably* won't happen with Stedman so that made it ok And I did get a little (much needed) chuckle out of what you said about Fuzz's small penis...lol....and that it probably embarrassed him....hehe, that was cute