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The switch from dry to canned (to manage FLUTD) seems to be resulting in
some mild colitis in my cat. My doc has given me an anointment to put on his behind, but I'm concerned about his internal comfort level. He isn't eating as much as he was initially, and I'm assuming it's because of this. Any suggestions? Thank you,. ava |
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On Mon, 1 Dec 2003, Cheryl wrote: In g, afr composed with style: The switch from dry to canned (to manage FLUTD) seems to be resulting in some mild colitis in my cat. My doc has given me an anointment to put on his behind, but I'm concerned about his internal comfort level. He isn't eating as much as he was initially, and I'm assuming it's because of this. Any suggestions? Thank you,. ava Ava, what are his symptoms? Sounds like diarrhea from your description, but is there anything more? I think there may be some diarreah. Clumps of something below the surface in the clumping litter.(But the poop at the top of the litter is very firm and formed and normal.) Also, he was "skooting" a few days after putting him on the soft food. Doc checked anal glands and no fluid in them. He said it looked like he had some hemmorhoidal tissue, as if he was straining to poop. I noticed it because he was skooting and his behind was inflamed. Never ever this behavior before the soft food and fluids (except for a year ago when anal glands were full, but checked that, as I said, and not full now.)Doc said colitis. He gave me aminax to put on his behind. The symptom that concerns me the most is when he goes to his food bowl (I've got one bowl of IVD Select Care and Waltham SO, separated by his water bowl), he'll take a few slurps, but then lose interest. Sigh. I've finally got the fluids down and now this. The really odd thing is that his energy level and overall affect look noraml! You'd never know he was only eating the equivalent of about 3 tablespoons of food per day. This began saturday. Last week, when he stopped eating, I ran out and bought Walthams. That lasted for a few days, and then he grew tired of both of them. I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. ava |
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On Mon, 1 Dec 2003, Cheryl wrote: In g, afr composed with style: The switch from dry to canned (to manage FLUTD) seems to be resulting in some mild colitis in my cat. My doc has given me an anointment to put on his behind, but I'm concerned about his internal comfort level. He isn't eating as much as he was initially, and I'm assuming it's because of this. Any suggestions? Thank you,. ava Ava, what are his symptoms? Sounds like diarrhea from your description, but is there anything more? I think there may be some diarreah. Clumps of something below the surface in the clumping litter.(But the poop at the top of the litter is very firm and formed and normal.) Also, he was "skooting" a few days after putting him on the soft food. Doc checked anal glands and no fluid in them. He said it looked like he had some hemmorhoidal tissue, as if he was straining to poop. I noticed it because he was skooting and his behind was inflamed. Never ever this behavior before the soft food and fluids (except for a year ago when anal glands were full, but checked that, as I said, and not full now.)Doc said colitis. He gave me aminax to put on his behind. The symptom that concerns me the most is when he goes to his food bowl (I've got one bowl of IVD Select Care and Waltham SO, separated by his water bowl), he'll take a few slurps, but then lose interest. Sigh. I've finally got the fluids down and now this. The really odd thing is that his energy level and overall affect look noraml! You'd never know he was only eating the equivalent of about 3 tablespoons of food per day. This began saturday. Last week, when he stopped eating, I ran out and bought Walthams. That lasted for a few days, and then he grew tired of both of them. I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. ava |
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yeah, the food switch was abrupt...because of the FLUTD..he had been on
flynt river ranch dry his whole life...and after being blocked, had to go on ph neutral moist. Hope he adjusts. ava On Mon, 1 Dec 2003, Cheryl wrote: In . org, afr composed with style: I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. ava How did you do the food switch? Was it gradual? I've read that an irritable bowel can result in first hard, normal feces with liquidy behind it which could be what you see clumped under the stool in the box. I just think that it takes time to get everything settled when you have to make dietary changes, and the fluids could possibly cause some diarrhea initially until his body gets used to it. Did he eat his old food ok? Or was that what tipped you off to a problem? When the vet comes back, ask about how to switch to the new food, i.e. if you can mix in some old food with it (dry, I think you said?). You may have posted more info prior to this post but I haven't had time to read here much in the last several days or so. I have _no_ experience with FLUTD but I sure have had my share of cat bowel problems! |
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yeah, the food switch was abrupt...because of the FLUTD..he had been on
flynt river ranch dry his whole life...and after being blocked, had to go on ph neutral moist. Hope he adjusts. ava On Mon, 1 Dec 2003, Cheryl wrote: In . org, afr composed with style: I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. ava How did you do the food switch? Was it gradual? I've read that an irritable bowel can result in first hard, normal feces with liquidy behind it which could be what you see clumped under the stool in the box. I just think that it takes time to get everything settled when you have to make dietary changes, and the fluids could possibly cause some diarrhea initially until his body gets used to it. Did he eat his old food ok? Or was that what tipped you off to a problem? When the vet comes back, ask about how to switch to the new food, i.e. if you can mix in some old food with it (dry, I think you said?). You may have posted more info prior to this post but I haven't had time to read here much in the last several days or so. I have _no_ experience with FLUTD but I sure have had my share of cat bowel problems! |
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I think there may be some diarreah. Clumps of something below the surface
in the clumping litter.(But the poop at the top of the litter is very firm and formed and normal.) Also, he was "skooting" a few days after putting him on the soft food. Doc checked anal glands and no fluid in them. He said it looked like he had some hemmorhoidal tissue, as if he was straining to poop. I noticed it because he was skooting and his behind was inflamed. Never ever this behavior before the soft food and fluids (except for a year ago when anal glands were full, but checked that, as I said, and not full now.)Doc said colitis. He gave me aminax to put on his behind. The symptom that concerns me the most is when he goes to his food bowl (I've got one bowl of IVD Select Care and Waltham SO, separated by his water bowl), he'll take a few slurps, but then lose interest. Sigh. I've finally got the fluids down and now this. The really odd thing is that his energy level and overall affect look noraml! You'd never know he was only eating the equivalent of about 3 tablespoons of food per day. This began saturday. Last week, when he stopped eating, I ran out and bought Walthams. That lasted for a few days, and then he grew tired of both of them. I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. ava Hi Ava. I have a cat that recently developed "allergic" colitis. I changed his food and now he´s fine, didn´t even need meds. Try switching him to a different food, for example, one with a different protein source. If you are using one with lamb, try switching to one with chicken. Since you´re using Waltham, here´s one for colitis: http://www.walthamusa.com/LearningCe...tedProtein.htm If you stick to canned, FLUTD will most likely not recur. I hope a new diet works for your kitty too. |
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I think there may be some diarreah. Clumps of something below the surface
in the clumping litter.(But the poop at the top of the litter is very firm and formed and normal.) Also, he was "skooting" a few days after putting him on the soft food. Doc checked anal glands and no fluid in them. He said it looked like he had some hemmorhoidal tissue, as if he was straining to poop. I noticed it because he was skooting and his behind was inflamed. Never ever this behavior before the soft food and fluids (except for a year ago when anal glands were full, but checked that, as I said, and not full now.)Doc said colitis. He gave me aminax to put on his behind. The symptom that concerns me the most is when he goes to his food bowl (I've got one bowl of IVD Select Care and Waltham SO, separated by his water bowl), he'll take a few slurps, but then lose interest. Sigh. I've finally got the fluids down and now this. The really odd thing is that his energy level and overall affect look noraml! You'd never know he was only eating the equivalent of about 3 tablespoons of food per day. This began saturday. Last week, when he stopped eating, I ran out and bought Walthams. That lasted for a few days, and then he grew tired of both of them. I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. ava Hi Ava. I have a cat that recently developed "allergic" colitis. I changed his food and now he´s fine, didn´t even need meds. Try switching him to a different food, for example, one with a different protein source. If you are using one with lamb, try switching to one with chicken. Since you´re using Waltham, here´s one for colitis: http://www.walthamusa.com/LearningCe...tedProtein.htm If you stick to canned, FLUTD will most likely not recur. I hope a new diet works for your kitty too. |
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"afr" wrote in message . org... On Mon, 1 Dec 2003, Cheryl wrote: In g, afr composed with style: The switch from dry to canned (to manage FLUTD) seems to be resulting in some mild colitis in my cat. My doc has given me an anointment to put on his behind, but I'm concerned about his internal comfort level. He isn't eating as much as he was initially, and I'm assuming it's because of this. Any suggestions? Thank you,. ava Ava, what are his symptoms? Sounds like diarrhea from your description, but is there anything more? I think there may be some diarreah. Clumps of something below the surface in the clumping litter.(But the poop at the top of the litter is very firm and formed and normal.) "Very firm" stools accompanied by what appears to be diarrhea may be an indication that the stools may be too hard and dry... What appears to be diarrhea may actually be "liquid feces" caused by the mucosal irritant effect of hard, dry stools and the physical trauma to the colonic mucosa from straining against hard dry stools. Also, he was "skooting" a few days after putting him on the soft food. Doc checked anal glands and no fluid in them. He said it looked like he had some hemmorhoidal tissue, as if he was straining to poop. Cats don't get hemorrhoids... The "hemmorhoidal tissue" is probably a partial rectal prolapse - which can be caused by straining to poop or from diarrhea. You may want to consider seeking a second opinion.... I noticed it because he was skooting and his behind was inflamed. Never ever this behavior before the soft food and fluids (except for a year ago when anal glands were full, but checked that, as I said, and not full now.)Doc said colitis. He gave me aminax to put on his behind. Are you sure its "aminax" and not "amimax". Amimax is a aminoglycoside -- cats are very sensitive to the vestibular effects of this type of drug... The symptom that concerns me the most is when he goes to his food bowl (I've got one bowl of IVD Select Care and Waltham SO, separated by his water bowl), he'll take a few slurps, but then lose interest. Sigh. I've finally got the fluids down and now this. The really odd thing is that his energy level and overall affect look noraml! You'd never know he was only eating the equivalent of about 3 tablespoons of food per day. This began saturday. Last week, when he stopped eating, I ran out and bought Walthams. That lasted for a few days, and then he grew tired of both of them. I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. You cat might be constipated... which can cause anorexia. If I were you, I'd seek a second opinion. Good luck. Phil. ava |
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"afr" wrote in message . org... On Mon, 1 Dec 2003, Cheryl wrote: In g, afr composed with style: The switch from dry to canned (to manage FLUTD) seems to be resulting in some mild colitis in my cat. My doc has given me an anointment to put on his behind, but I'm concerned about his internal comfort level. He isn't eating as much as he was initially, and I'm assuming it's because of this. Any suggestions? Thank you,. ava Ava, what are his symptoms? Sounds like diarrhea from your description, but is there anything more? I think there may be some diarreah. Clumps of something below the surface in the clumping litter.(But the poop at the top of the litter is very firm and formed and normal.) "Very firm" stools accompanied by what appears to be diarrhea may be an indication that the stools may be too hard and dry... What appears to be diarrhea may actually be "liquid feces" caused by the mucosal irritant effect of hard, dry stools and the physical trauma to the colonic mucosa from straining against hard dry stools. Also, he was "skooting" a few days after putting him on the soft food. Doc checked anal glands and no fluid in them. He said it looked like he had some hemmorhoidal tissue, as if he was straining to poop. Cats don't get hemorrhoids... The "hemmorhoidal tissue" is probably a partial rectal prolapse - which can be caused by straining to poop or from diarrhea. You may want to consider seeking a second opinion.... I noticed it because he was skooting and his behind was inflamed. Never ever this behavior before the soft food and fluids (except for a year ago when anal glands were full, but checked that, as I said, and not full now.)Doc said colitis. He gave me aminax to put on his behind. Are you sure its "aminax" and not "amimax". Amimax is a aminoglycoside -- cats are very sensitive to the vestibular effects of this type of drug... The symptom that concerns me the most is when he goes to his food bowl (I've got one bowl of IVD Select Care and Waltham SO, separated by his water bowl), he'll take a few slurps, but then lose interest. Sigh. I've finally got the fluids down and now this. The really odd thing is that his energy level and overall affect look noraml! You'd never know he was only eating the equivalent of about 3 tablespoons of food per day. This began saturday. Last week, when he stopped eating, I ran out and bought Walthams. That lasted for a few days, and then he grew tired of both of them. I wonder if this food that keeps his urine ph neutral is irritating his colon. I don't know what the heck you do about that. And I have a hunch when vet gets back in town on Wed., she won't know either. You cat might be constipated... which can cause anorexia. If I were you, I'd seek a second opinion. Good luck. Phil. ava |
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