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posted 02-12-2004 11:01 PM         

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I keep having the same problem with my cat with the diherea. While he has this problem, he really doesn't act too sick. He still plays like normal, eats fine and has the wet nose (might just sleep ABIT more). He has been getting it on and off now (3rd time now) in the last 7 months. Seems to come and go every 2-3 months or so. The diherea is very mucusy and has a very foul odor and looks like there is abit of blood in it too. He goes everywhere BUT in his litter box. I have already spent more then $1100.00 CAN. on him and don't know how much more I can afford. Will this problem he is having go away with time once again like it did before? Or should I bring him in again for another big vet bill? Anyone know what could be the problem? Any input on this matter would be greatly appreciated!

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posted 02-13-2004 12:45 AM         

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Sounds like your kitty might have Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. Has your vet mentioned that at all?

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posted 02-13-2004 01:45 AM         

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do you feed your cat table scraps of any kind? sometimes people give their cats things that severely upset the stomach. stick to proper cat food, get a good brand too.

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posted 02-13-2004 07:57 AM         

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Thanks for replys! I never feed Shorty anything but his cat food. The wet cat food i feed him is Performatrin Maintenance for Adult cats. The dry food I feed him is a mixture of Royal Canin Adult 32 & Nutrience Supreme. Is a Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome serious? Can i treat it without the vet? Will it get worse ? Will it go away again?

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posted 02-13-2004 08:53 AM         

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IBS is a lifelong condition. It flares up depening on the stress level, foods ingested etc.... The easiest way to treat it is to give your cat a food that is high in fiber. Try a hairball formula or weight control formula. I use Authority hairball formula. Also sometimes fatty acids like Omega 3 and 6 can make it worse. If the high fiber food doesn't work you can try using a protein source the animal has never had before, like duck or rabbit. Some vets also use prednisones or other steroids if the flare ups are really bad.

I would try switching to a high fiber food. In fact if you want to keep feeding what you currently are giving, try mixing some metamucil in with the wet food. Start with about 1/2 tsp and increase it by a 1/4 tsp increments. I was giving my girl 1.5 tsp of fiber a day. She stopped eating the metamucil so it was just easier to switch her to a high fiber food.

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posted 02-13-2004 04:04 PM         

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My cat had all of those symptoms and when I took him to the vet he had a parasite. He acted like his normal self. I know it is more money out but you might want to be safe. They took a stool sample and tested it. With the medication, doctor's visit and some special food I spent $93.

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