Meows from Mudpie!
I haven't provided a medical update in a little while so here goes...
When I was having my tushie troubles in January there were a few occasions when I peed small amounts on the living room carpet, something I had never, ever done before. Well, I'm kinda embarrassed to admit that over the past couple weeks I've been doing it on a regular basis in the same area. Not small amounts either, but emptying my entire bladder there. Mommy was very patient with me (even though she told me it had to stop), and laid down a piece of plastic, puppy pads, and a baking pan as a temporary litter box. I would always do my number twos in my litter box in the bathroom, but I rarely peed there.
Mommy was convinced I either had a UTI or my diabetes had come out of remission, so last week she brought a urine sample to the vet for a urinalysis. We got the results on Tuesday and there was no infection present, and no sugar either, which was pawsome news!
With no apparent medical reason for my "accidents" Mommy knew I was peeing on the floor because even though she cleaned it up immediately each time, I could still smell it and the plastic and puppy pads were telling me it was OK. She went right to the store and got some Nature's Miracle Urine Destroyer, Dr Elsey's litter attractant, and a brand new litter box. Yesterday morning she picked up the plastic and puppy pads, thoroughly cleaned the carpet, and put the new litter box back in the same spot. (Not ideal to have a litter box in the living room, but better than using the carpet as a toilet!)
So far, it's working! I gave the whole area a big snifferoo and hopped right into my new litter box. Mommy was very happy that I remembered how to potty like a lady!
On another note, the vet wants me to try a prescription kidney diet but Mommy is very apprehensive because it has a much higher carb content than Fancy Feast. It's a catch 22 - by trying to protect my kidneys the diabetes could make a return appearance. For now Mommy is putting some Kidney Gold in my food each day and we'll see if that makes any difference in my bloodwork next time.
It's no fun getting old!
