LARRY POST wrote in a message to ALL:
 LP> Hi, I've read something about FUS, feline urininary syndrome.  I
 LP> have Patches who is a neutered male 10 months old.  What signs do
 LP> we need to be watching for and what steps can we take for
 LP> prevention, if any?? I read that males are prone to it and neutered
 LP> males more so. 
They practically live in the litter box, try to pee everywhere, and cry.  
Feeding low ash/low magnesium cat food will help prevent FUS, but if your cat 
begins to show the symptoms, call the vet immediately.  It can be fatal in a 
relatively short time.  Usually the vet will have you treat the cat at home 
with special cat food (which break down the crystals in the urine), if it is 
advanced he may keep the cat for a day or two and install a catheter. 
Main thing to keep in mind is if your cat appears to have any kind of 
litterbox distress, get him to the vet, ASAP.
Joan
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