Foreword
By Lambert's Vet
Dr. Danny L Dillon - Kernersville Veterinary Hospital
One of the causes of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a harmful condition in which urinary crystals form, irritating the cat’s bladder and potentially creating a blockage for the passage of urine. This causes intense discomfort resulting in straining and difficulty urinating. When a blockage occurs, toxins build up in the blood, which can be fatal if not removed. Anytime a cat is observed straining and not producing urine, it is an emergency situation. One cat who suffered from FLUTD was the McNeills' own, Lambert.
Like many feline family members, Lambert, a neutered male cat, started producing crystals in his urine, irritating his bladder and causing discomfort. The McNeill family thankfully took notice of this, and after medications and diet treatments had limited success, Lambert eventually underwent Perineal Urethrostemy Surgery to shorten his urethra and enlarge the opening, preventing further blockages and allowing him to make a full recovery.
Lambert was fortunate that his owners were observant and provided him the care he needed, affording him a long healthy life. It is inspiring that the McNeills are striving to educate pet owners about the dangers of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease because such education could save many cats' lives.
- Danny L Dillon DVM
Like many feline family members, Lambert, a neutered male cat, started producing crystals in his urine, irritating his bladder and causing discomfort. The McNeill family thankfully took notice of this, and after medications and diet treatments had limited success, Lambert eventually underwent Perineal Urethrostemy Surgery to shorten his urethra and enlarge the opening, preventing further blockages and allowing him to make a full recovery.
Lambert was fortunate that his owners were observant and provided him the care he needed, affording him a long healthy life. It is inspiring that the McNeills are striving to educate pet owners about the dangers of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease because such education could save many cats' lives.
- Danny L Dillon DVM
Donation Made By Lambert's Vet
Dr. Danny L Dillon
& The Staff At
Kernersville Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Danny L Dillon
& The Staff At
Kernersville Veterinary Hospital
I can never thank Dr. Dillon & his staff at Kernersville Veterinary Hospital enough for their excellent care of my boy Lambert. Dr. Dillon was there for Lambert from the first days of his life, all the way through to his final day. When Lambert needed Perineal Urethrostomy Surgery (PU Surgery) in July of 2005, Dr. Dillon came in on a Sunday, during a holiday weekend, to do the surgery. Even after Dr. Dillon retired, he came into the office in December of 2017 to review Lambert's blood work. He took the time to call me on Christmas Day to discuss my fears about Lambert. I knew he was very sick, but it was extremely hard for me to let him go. Dr. Dillon told me that I had to do the right thing for Lambert. He said Lambert had trusted me to make every decision for him during his life. In 2018, the first Christmas after I lost Lambert, I sent Dr. Dillon a Christmas card, along with a photo of my new kitten Winnie Jo. Dr. Dillon sent me a card and note the next day. He included a photo of his refrigerator, which had a photo of Lambert on it.
Right underneath it, he had added the photo of Winnie Jo. That touched my heart so much, to know just how much Lambert meant to Dr. Dillon. - Lisa
Right underneath it, he had added the photo of Winnie Jo. That touched my heart so much, to know just how much Lambert meant to Dr. Dillon. - Lisa
