What else can I do for my cat's bladder crystals and urinary issues?

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What else should/can we do for our 3 yr. old male cat who has been having bladder crystals (so urinary difficulty), other than the prescribed meds. (a blood pressure one, Gabapentin, & Elavil), and new Rx food (Royal Canin SO), plus some homeoathic drops for urinary tract, treats for urinary tract, along w/ a little bit (small med. syringe) of cranberry juice & cider vinegar once/day? Our vet has always been pretty good, but just wondering what else since it's taking more than 2 wks. ? Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 11.5 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Sounds like you all are doing quite a bit already. If you feel that pain is not well controlled the addition of something like buprenorphine may be beneficial. Also, there is a surgical procedure that is commonly performed on cats that get urinary blockages. Essentially the urinary tract is changed from a male to a female shape, thereby widening the urethra and making it much less likely to allow for obstruction in the future. Whether or not your vet is comfortable performing this procedure is another thing altogether. I know many vets that can perform it perfectly well while I know others that have never had to perform it a single time. It is a delicate procedure because the urethra of the cat is so small so finding a doctor that is comfortable with it is of utmost importance. If your cat is not a repeat offender or has not yet blocked completely, surgical change may not be the best option at this time. Continue following the directions of the doctor and be patient with waiting for dissolution. You can also consider lithotripsy to break apart stones if there are any instead of bladder surgery. Hope this helps.

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