We have 2 dogs and 2 cats which makes for lots of fur to vacuum. Anyway, Felix who is about 14 months old was clearly distress by something on Sunday. He made all kinds of unpleasant cat noises whenever anyone came near which isn't like him. He moved very gingerly and was clearly in pain.
Figuring the emergency clinic would likely only hold him until Monday anyway, we brought him to our own vet who we've used many times and very much respect. It turns out that the little beggar has a blocked penis and his bladder was huge, thus the discomfort. The solution was to anesthetize and catheterize him. Well I sure wouldn't want to try to catheterize a conscious cat!
He's come out ok but will need a particular diet so the problem doesn't occur again. Total cost: $800.00. Good thing he was free!