I recently switched my cat to a dry Rachel ray food . Approx. 6 weeks ago. The last week or so, ice noticed the clumps of urine in her litter are tiny. She's now staying in the box for long periods. It was suggested that it may be crystals in her tract caused possibly by the food. No vet will see her because I'm broke for another week. I was denied for care credit . I just got back from the store and bought her Purina, which is what we used to use, for urinary tract health, along with moist food
I'm sorry that you are having such problems with Lola! It certainly is possible that she has crystals in her urine, and taking her off the Rachel Ray food is probably a good idea. I'm not a fan of that brand at all, I personally think it's a poor quality food. Definitely give her canned food as well, add water to it, and make sure she drinks a lot of water to help flush the bladder. Keep an eye on her, and if appears she is straining to urinate, tries to urinate but nothing comes out, and/or howls when urinating, these can be signs her urethra is blocked. That is fatal without treatment and a medical emergency, so in that case she would have to see a vet immediately. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet for her sooner than this week. Check out the links below as they may help you!
The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.
The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.
Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay.
IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets
http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/
http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/
https://www.redrover.org
I hope this helps!
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