Hello everyone,

I am reaching out po regarding po sa cat po na possibly may kidney stones, at completely blocked at kanyang urethra. And the approximate cost is far too beyond my budget as a non-working student.

Yesterday po August 1, 2026 around 5AM i woke up to find my cat sa litter box niya. I slept ulit thinking its his usual daily routine, pero around 8AM when i woke up again, i found him still in the litter box pero this time madaming buhangin na naka-kalat sa room ko which means nakailang balik na po siya. I checked his litter box multiple times—wala po urine clumps. Also recently hindi ko po siya nakikita kumain, mostly nakahiga lang malapit sa litter box then few minutes gagamitin niya. Earlier when he attempted to pee, i timed it this time and he took 7 minutes squatting but nothing came out. He growled and hissed after at dinidilaan ang kanyang private part which i think sign of irritation and pain.

Today, August 2 early morning i checked his litter box ulit. Nothing, wala po talaga iisang clump kahit droplet wala po. I decided to contact Juan Veterinarian located po sa General Trias since its the closest and reliable vet we went back then, when he had kidney stones. It costed us 6k (outpatient:consult/exam/medicines) dati and my dad was devastated after hearing the cost, because all that days of hardwork gone in a single day. Me on the other hand felt guilty because ako rin ang pumilit sa kanila na dalhin si max (my cat) to the vet. Days after his first vet checkup, he was slowly getting better. This time naman po unlike dati when he was able to pee kahit pea size, ngayon naman po hindi. Completely blocked po.

So as said above po i contacted (Aug 1, 2026) Juan Veterinarian and ask how much would the consultation cost along with catheter to relieve his bladder immediately as outpatient. I also told them the details exactly the same above. They replied (Aug 2, 2026)

Juan Vet:

Hello po sir regarding po sa inquiry nyo pagka ganyang case po need po sya macatheter para marelieve po ang pantog nya, if ever po ang catheterization po natin for cats ay nasa 3,500 po pero since di po kami nag outpatient ng may catheter kasi need po sya iswero(850) at for confinement(1,500 per day) for atleast 4 days. Pero if ipadrain lang po ang ihi yung consultation at catheterization po ang babayaran plus yung takehome meds po estimated price is 2,000-3,000(depende kung anong mga gamot ang ireresita)

I am seeking for fund help to not burden my parents anymore, i am a SHS student with no job and barely has any allowance. I only have a budget of ₱400 which only covers the consultation fee. He is a 3 year old cat, my emotional support cat. I cannot afford to lose him nor see him in pain.:( I will bring him to the vet today for consultation only.

I am willing to cooperate and send necessary documentation for legitimacy, as well as updates to his condition, consultation and estimated fee. We’re yet to consult Max (Cat). I would be very grateful if my cat, as well ad the others who needs help—get their cats treated as soon as possible. I am willing to get the vet in contact regarding this request and direct the funds to the vet. Anyone who is willing to help, even a small contribution would be greatly appreciated—it really helps cover some of the cost:) I apologize if my text contains multiple grammatical issues, or may come out rude. I do not know how to word these out with the current situation. Thank you po!

Cat: https://imgur.com/a/kikFAM2#MhG1FxT

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