Good news! Elmer likely had a UTI - Urinary Tract Infection. A young/inexperienced vet over-treated him. He suffered several catheterizations, shaved foreleg & IV's, x-ray, two nights as the only cat in a cage in a room full of dogs, etc. During Sunday afternoon's visit, I elected to take him home. Paid my bill Monday - $559. A lot of suffering, too. His old vet at 'Just Cats' recently closed her doors due to the economy. Pity. Another vet told me it sounded like a UTI - should run $80-$96, including drawing clean urine and meds... I'll go to him next time. We need a good vet - Elmer is one of seven indoor-only cats here. My buddy went through a lot - for nothing... not to mention the cost. My wife said I could spend $ Saturday - and go to the Blade Show. I'll have enough for lunch - or a Mora #2 - maybe!
I called Buck Monday to try to cancel my order - too late - Susan said it was filled awaiting UPS pickup. I tried the tracking # I got with UPS pickup confirmation - delivery expected 6/12. I will have two more (I already had one for a bit - ~$80.) BP 110's, a Bravo Nighthawk, and a CPM154 small Alpha fb. Blame it on Buck gluttony. Elmer is back to normal - he's been curled up on my desk & arm for over an hour. Hard to type one-handed. I am more excited about the Buck order than the Blade show!
Stainz