Bri Hennessey

@BriHennessey (11)

Boston, Massachusetts • Age 33

Joined myLot 6 years ago

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Has anyone dealt with a cat who had struvite crystals? What did you end up doing to prevent it from happening again?

Bri Hennessey @BriHennessey (11) • Boston, Massachusetts 27 Sep 18

I know surgery is an option. I do know there is certain food specifically for it. My cat has gotten it for a 2nd time and I'm hoping there isn't a next. The surgery is awfully expensive unfortunately. I'd like to hear all stories...

struvite crystals

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Bri Hennessey @snowy22315 Sorry I should have phrased that better. I was wondering how many times has your cat gotten struvite crystals/ a blockage? I know Chewy very well. It's literally the best on Earth to get pet food, haha! Vets only recommend what they have. I'm very...

28 Sep 18

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Has anyone dealt with a cat who had struvite crystals? What did you end up doing to prevent it from happening again?

Bri Hennessey @BriHennessey (11) • Boston, Massachusetts 27 Sep 18

I know surgery is an option. I do know there is certain food specifically for it. My cat has gotten it for a 2nd time and I'm hoping there isn't a next. The surgery is awfully expensive unfortunately. I'd like to hear all stories...

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Bri Hennessey The diet only does so much for some. After the 3rd blockage they do recommend surgery but I am doing my best to prevent that. I'm thinking of putting him on a raw diet. I did research and saw it is a good route to getting rid of crystals for good.

28 Sep 18

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Has anyone dealt with a cat who had struvite crystals? What did you end up doing to prevent it from happening again?

Bri Hennessey @BriHennessey (11) • Boston, Massachusetts 27 Sep 18

I know surgery is an option. I do know there is certain food specifically for it. My cat has gotten it for a 2nd time and I'm hoping there isn't a next. The surgery is awfully expensive unfortunately. I'd like to hear all stories...

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Bri Hennessey I know them drinking a lot of water helps but where did you hear or read that it comes from salt? I just haven't read anything about it being from salt yet. My cat Hades is definitely going to be on a strict wet food diet from now on.

27 Sep 18

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Has anyone dealt with a cat who had struvite crystals? What did you end up doing to prevent it from happening again?

Bri Hennessey @BriHennessey (11) • Boston, Massachusetts 27 Sep 18

I know surgery is an option. I do know there is certain food specifically for it. My cat has gotten it for a 2nd time and I'm hoping there isn't a next. The surgery is awfully expensive unfortunately. I'd like to hear all stories...

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Bri Hennessey I've heard. It's very hard. I may have to put him through the surgery.

27 Sep 18

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Has anyone dealt with a cat who had struvite crystals? What did you end up doing to prevent it from happening again?

Bri Hennessey @BriHennessey (11) • Boston, Massachusetts 27 Sep 18

I know surgery is an option. I do know there is certain food specifically for it. My cat has gotten it for a 2nd time and I'm hoping there isn't a next. The surgery is awfully expensive unfortunately. I'd like to hear all stories...

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Bri Hennessey Thank you for responding! May I ask how many time your cat has gotten it? It's definitely not cheap. I just started my cat on just wet food. I decided to go the cheaper route and found a brand that is specifically made for urinary support.

27 Sep 18

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