I took Ruby to the vet, and she didn't tell me anything that your comments and emails hadn't already told me.
The vet took a urine sample from Ruby (I asked her if she had to follow Ruby with a specimen cup behind her butt. She said no, that she gets a urine sample by STICKING A NEEDLE IN THROUGH HER STOMACH AND DRAWING IT OUT. note to self: NEVER get reincarnated as a cat) She found a few crystals in there, but nothing to indicate stonesville. She did find a few white blood cells, which points to a low-level infection.
So she's sending Ruby's urine out to be cultured (I asked whether tickets to the ballet were included or separate. She didn't laugh.) to see if there's anything growing in Ruby's pee (eew.) I'll find out later this week. Until then, we have to lock her out of the bedrooms 24/7 and use earplugs to drown out her miserable heartwrenching cries to be let in at night.
My poor kitty.
Posted by Jen at June 14, 2005 4:14 PMPoor Ruby. I hope she is better and sleeping in your bed soon.
And tell Dimitri if he doesn't get with Kat and fix your comments soon I'm going to come over and pee in your bed.
Posted by: susan at June 15, 2005 5:59 AMlock her out with some catnip from the backyard. she'll forget she's locked out.
Posted by: kat at June 15, 2005 7:07 AMi feel bad for ruby and just as bad for your wallet! i have a dog who goes to the vet every 4-6 months for lab work and when the vet sends it out it gets really expensive. I hope ruby will be better very soon.
Posted by: kath's mom at June 15, 2005 10:31 AM