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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I agree that if you have those findings in a urine sample, that there may be an infection, but more often than not, when a urine sample is cultured from cats,
nothing grows and no bacteria are seen. By the way, as far as I know, the specific kind of white cell (ie – neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, etc.) are not identified in the urine – they are identified as neutrophils in the CBC. In urine, you
just get an estimation of whether white blood cells are found and how many per high power field (if examined microscopically). If done just by a urinalysis dipstick, you get a 1+, 2+, 3+ result or “mild, medium, high” levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Amani<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces@felineleukemia.org]
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<b>Sent:</b> April-28-16 8:25 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Felvtalk] MY LITTLE GIRL NOT EATING MUCH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Why is it so rare that bacteria cause a UTI? I have read in blood work myself that it is quite possible. High WBCs and high Neutrophils in the urinalysis will
indicate infection. Also in a urinalysis, it will state if bacteria is seen or not. So I am a bit confused. If there is blood in the urine, but no bacteria seen, then I would say cystitis. Well anyways, Kit ate for the first time today and cleaned her
plate. She did this yesterday to though and that's why I am questioning it. She is 9 months old. Could she be changing her eating habits? She use to go from cleaning off her plate in seconds, to now being more picky. She is in remission and her appointment
is in July because she has been doing so well, the vet said 4 months re-check. I'm not sure about prednisilone just yet. Do you all use this med for yours? When Kit was diagnosed, she was on Onsior, an antibiotic (2 rounds), iron, and Immuno Support. Now
she is just on the Immuno Support. For bladder inflammation, in my group on FB, we have recommended Corn Silk liquid (alcohol free) and it works wonders (all natural). I will see how she does tomorrow and make a decision re calling the vet. Thank you Amani.
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From: Amani Oakley <<a href="mailto:aoakley@oakleylegal.com"><span style="color:windowtext">aoakley@oakleylegal.com</span></a>><br>
To: felvtalk <<a href="mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"><span style="color:windowtext">felvtalk@felineleukemia.org</span></a>><br>
Sent: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 3:53 pm<br>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] MY LITTLE GIRL NOT EATING MUCH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">It is very rare that cats get an actual urinary tract infection caused by bacteria. Instead, they may get cystitis or other inflammatory conditions. If that is
what you suspect, then prednisolone may be of assistance. However, given her lack of appetite as well as not using the litter box, I am sure you recognize that it could be a bunch of other things causing her to not feel well. If it were me, I would have blood
work drawn for haematology at least, and biochemistry if possible, and then once that is done, get her on the prednisolone. Since the prednisolone helps in many conditions which cause inflammation, it can’t hurt to have her on it while you await the blood
results. With those in hand, you would have a better idea what your next steps might be and if there is other medication that is needed.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The prednisolone would probably help with her appetite as well, while you wait for the lab results.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black"> Felvtalk [<a href="mailto:felvtalk-bounces@felineleukemia.org?"><u><span style="color:blue">mailto:felvtalk-bounces@felineleukemia.org</span></u></a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b><a href="mailto:gidget43@aol.com"><u><span style="color:blue">gidget43@aol.com</span></u></a><br>
<b>Sent:</b> April-28-16 3:47 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"><u><span style="color:blue">felvtalk@felineleukemia.org</span></u></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Felvtalk] MY LITTLE GIRL NOT EATING MUCH</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Hi all, haven't posted here in awhile because all was going well. Kit
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">decided she did not want to eat today. So when I get home I intend</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">to try Baby Food (Gerber's Stage 2). If she does not eat, I will be </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">syringe feeding her and contacting the vet. I did see that she did</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">not use the litter box a few times, but is now using it again. Could</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">it be a possible she has a UTI? Any advice is appreciated.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Nancy</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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