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Black, to the V-E-T
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Black here, and I am very upset. She put me in this box and then she took me out to that big cage on four wheels that make a lot of noise. So I let her know that I was not happy by screaming my lungs out. I have never been in this cage by myself. Anyway, I have very runny poo, so I had to go be checked.
Well while I was there, the darn vet decided that I have IBD since I have had runny poo off and on for a long time. IBD is Irritable Bowel Disease. We also decided that it probably is food related. So before we start me on Prednisolone which is steroids and not a good thing since I am so young, we are going to change my diet as much as possible. We are taking dry food out of my diet and adding some human chicken and mostly canned food. He wants me to try Science Diet. We are just going to play it by ear, and see what works.
Anyway, while I was there, they stuck me many times since I was due for my shots. That is why in the picture I am on my sick bed. I don't feel good. That was such a long day, so I am snoozing now.
Categories: my cats Tags: black cats, feline irritable bowel disease
12/02/10 06:47:55 am, 
33 comments »
12/02/10 06:47:55 am, 33 comments » 33 comments
Comment from: meowmeowmans [Visitor] · http://animalsheltervolunteer.blogspot.com/
Oh Black, we are so sorry you had to go to the v-e-t. That's NEVER fun. We are glad they were able to diagnose what is going on with you, and hopefully the pred and the new diet will help. And on the plus side ... you get to eat human chick-hen! :)
Have a great day, friends!
Have a great day, friends!
12/02/10 @ 07:58
Comment from: The Chair Speaks [Visitor] · http://thechairspeaks.blogspot.com
Looks like your human and our human are going to the vet rather regularly! ;-)
Sending lots of get well soon purrs to you Black.
Sending lots of get well soon purrs to you Black.
12/02/10 @ 08:02
Comment from: Tia [Visitor] · http://cuddlesandcatnip.blogspot.com
Black, wat attrocious deception on the part of your human! Bet she pretended to pick you up for a cuddle before stuffing you into the PTU, right? It's so hard to tell when that's coming when they trick us so. Good on you for shouting all the way. I thought I could hear singing earlier. I don't mind telling you that it was a pleasure to listen to your performance!
12/02/10 @ 08:38
Comment from: Hannah and Lucy [Visitor] · http://myblogoffurrycreatures.blofspot.com
Oh Black that wasn't a very fun day for you was it - we hope the chick-hen based diet is successful cos we find it very delish ourselves although mum sometimes mutters about cooking chick-hen again - she is such an old grouse!! We are positive Marg will enjoy the challenge of a chick-hen cook-a-thon!!
We're sorry to hear about the stabbings too - rumour has it that we have to go later this month for our annual check up and torture session.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
We're sorry to hear about the stabbings too - rumour has it that we have to go later this month for our annual check up and torture session.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
12/02/10 @ 08:53
Comment from: Fuzzy Tales [Visitor] · http://keas-fur-family.blogspot.com
Aww, poor Black! We're sending you lots of purrs and healing Light!
The only way a real diagnosis of IBD can be made is via biopsy. Vets tend to say "IBD" when as you noted, it could be a food allergy. It could be a protein that is bothering you, which is why trying a single-protein food is good. If you will eat your canned with a bit of pumpkin (no spices) mixed it, the pumpkin will help firm your stools. And slippery elm bark (powder), either boiled up and syringed in or perhaps even just sprinkled on your food (just a tiny bit is all you need) will help soothe your upset tummy and insides. Your mom can Google that she wants; it's very commonly given to IBD kitties when they have a flare-up.
The only way a real diagnosis of IBD can be made is via biopsy. Vets tend to say "IBD" when as you noted, it could be a food allergy. It could be a protein that is bothering you, which is why trying a single-protein food is good. If you will eat your canned with a bit of pumpkin (no spices) mixed it, the pumpkin will help firm your stools. And slippery elm bark (powder), either boiled up and syringed in or perhaps even just sprinkled on your food (just a tiny bit is all you need) will help soothe your upset tummy and insides. Your mom can Google that she wants; it's very commonly given to IBD kitties when they have a flare-up.
12/02/10 @ 08:57
Comment from: The Paw Relations [Visitor] · http://thepawrelations.blogspot.com
Oh noes! We hope you feel much better soon!
12/02/10 @ 09:06
Comment from: MaxtheQuiltCat [Visitor] · http://www.maxthequiltcat.com
Oh Black... You know I understand about the riding in the car thing. I, too, am known for turning up the volume on my howling when required. Well, I'm here to tell you to feel better quick. Getting chicken instead of dry food is a good thing, but you don't want to do that because you're sick. Instead, do it because you feel good. I want you to feel better...
pawhugs, Max
pawhugs, Max
12/02/10 @ 09:13
Comment from: The Island Cats [Visitor] · http://island-cats.com
Oh Black, we're sorry to hear you got runny poos and you hadta go to that nasty v-e-t. We hope the medicine and your new foods make you feel better. We think canned foods are so much better than dry foods, so we hope you like yours!!
12/02/10 @ 10:20
Comment from: Comedy Plus [Visitor] · http://comedyplus.blogspot.com/
I hope you feel better soon Black. Being sick is no fun at all. Not for you or for mom either. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Scritches to you and a hug for your mom. :)
12/02/10 @ 11:05
Comment from: Debbie and Holly [Visitor] · http://hollydaysandwags.blogspot.com
Black, we are so sorry that you had to be put in the cage to go to the VET. We are very familiar with IBS in this house and we know it is not fun. Mom is glad you aren't going on predisone first because she has been treated with that too long and it really causes other problems down the line. We hope your new diet will work for you. You stay in bed and don't get upset over anything because stress seems to play a role in IBS too. Not a vet here but talking from too much experience. Lots of love and get some sleep! Debbie and Holly
12/02/10 @ 11:06
Comment from: The Taylor CatSSSSS [Visitor] · http://taylorcatsssss.blogspot.com/
Black, we are so sorry to hear that you had to go to the vet. We hope that you feel better very soon!
12/02/10 @ 11:12
Comment from: Brian [Visitor] · http://www.brianshome-me.blogspot.com
Oh poor Black, I'm sorry you're having to go through this. My sister Dolly had an IBD diagnosis too but we were able to correct it with a healthy diet. It took lots of experimenting but so far, so good. I hope you get feeling better my friend.
Hey, I hope that nasty weather didn't bother you the other night. It was yucky up here but we missed the worst of it!
Hey, I hope that nasty weather didn't bother you the other night. It was yucky up here but we missed the worst of it!
12/02/10 @ 11:27
Comment from: Old Kitty [Visitor]
Awww beautiful Black!!! Me and Charlie are so sorry to hear you are poorly!! Please have lots of rest and take care! We hope the meds work and that you will soon be trying out new diets. You are a very brave and resilient kitty!! We are sending you and your mum lots of purrs and hugs! Take care
x
12/02/10 @ 11:36
Comment from: BeadedTail [Visitor] · http://beadedtail.blogspot.com
Oh noes Black! We're sorry to hear you aren't feeling well and had to go to the vet! We hope the food changes and the meds help you get well soon. We're sending you lots of purrs!
12/02/10 @ 12:08
Comment from: Sammy and Andy [Visitor] · http://samandy007.blogspot.com/
Sweetie, we are so sad to hear you are having poo problems.....that happens to Andy when he eats almost anything other than our dry food. We are purraying for you, dear friend.
Love to all of you and your mom.
Love to all of you and your mom.
12/02/10 @ 12:15
Comment from: Ginger Jasper [Visitor] · http://blogger.com
Oh sweet Black I am sorry you have had to go to the VET. I hope the diet will help and that you will soon be back to tip top condition. You rest easy now after all that trauma. Hugs GJ x
12/02/10 @ 12:27
Comment from: Daisy [Visitor] · http://daisythecurlycat.blogspot.com/
I hope you are feeling all better soon, Black, and that you find some good food that settles your tummy.
12/02/10 @ 12:56
Comment from: Angie, Catladyland/Katt Food [Visitor] · http://www.eclecticcatladyland.blogspot.com
Black, I hope you start to feel better very soon. My kitties are not fans of riding in a car either :( Hopefully the new food does the trick. xx
12/02/10 @ 13:16
Comment from: Milo and Alfie [Visitor] · http://milocat.wordpress.com/
We so hope yoo feel better soon. We are sending healing purrs!
Wot to do!
Black has runny poo!
Take him to the VET
'cos he is a speshull pet,
And we want him feeing pucka
so he can enjoy his tucka!
Wot to do!
Black has runny poo!
Take him to the VET
'cos he is a speshull pet,
And we want him feeing pucka
so he can enjoy his tucka!
12/02/10 @ 13:26
Comment from: Pricilla [Visitor] · http://pricillaspeaks.blogspot.com
Oh you poor thing. The Farm cats don't like to go out either. I hope you feel better very soon
12/02/10 @ 15:00
Comment from: Admiral Hestorb [Visitor]
Poor baby. We hope you feel all better really d=soon,. And thank you for coming to see me. You are so handsome and sleek!
12/02/10 @ 15:06
Comment from: Sparkle [Visitor] · http://www.sparklecat.com
Oh Black, that's terrible that you had to visit the vet and get poked and prodded and stuck multiple times! On the other hand, it sounds like you get to have much yummier food now!
12/02/10 @ 16:07
Comment from: Fuzzy and Zoe [Visitor] · http://okcats.blogspot.com
Oh, Mr. Black, we're so very sorry you've been sick. We know lots of cats have IBD, and most do very well most of the time. I'm sure it will be a challenge with so many of you there, so we're sending your mom some purrs to help her out. We'll purr for you, too!
12/02/10 @ 16:33
Comment from: ann [Visitor] · http://annssnapeditscrap.blogspot.com
oh Black what a horrible day you have had. I hope you are feeling better soon. Listen to your mom and stick to the new diet so you can get better.
12/02/10 @ 17:17
Comment from: Eric and Flynn [Visitor] · http://twodevoncats.blogspot.com
Poor Black, we hope you are soon feeling better.
12/02/10 @ 19:36
Comment from: Fin [Visitor] · http://www.housecatconfidential.com
Ah Black you poor kitty, hope you like the new food and it likes you too!
12/02/10 @ 21:01
Comment from: CCL Wendy [Visitor] · http://allaboutlacocoondante.blogspot.com
I'm so glad you are back home after that frightening trip to the vet, Black! I hope that you and your Mom are able to find the right food to aid in your proper digestion.
12/02/10 @ 21:55
Comment from: Cat's Cats [Visitor] · http://catscats-catrina.blogspot.com
Poor Black, we are sorry to hear you have IBD :-( I certainly hope that a change of diet will help you to feel better!
12/02/10 @ 22:12
Comment from: Lorenza [Visitor]
Black!
Sure it was a scary experience for you!
I hope the change on your diet works so you will not need meds!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Sure it was a scary experience for you!
I hope the change on your diet works so you will not need meds!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
12/02/10 @ 22:40
Comment from: Spitty-the-Kitty [Visitor] · http://spittyspeaks.blogspot.com
That is a terrible, terrible story! No wonder you had to take to your fainty-bed and recover from such an invasion upon your person. I don't even want to ask if they took your temperature. ::shudder::
You totally deserve good pets and toys and excellent noms after your traumatic day. Rest well, my friend!
You totally deserve good pets and toys and excellent noms after your traumatic day. Rest well, my friend!
12/03/10 @ 00:52
Comment from: Ingrid King [Visitor] · http://consciouscat.net
I'm so sorry to hear you're sick. As your Mom knows from reading my blog, I'm not a fan of Science Diet, especially not for IBD. Im' always hesitant to contradict someone's vet's recommendations. I'm not a vet, but I do know a lot about feline nutrition, and sadly, not all vets have the time to educate themselves on this topic beyond what they've been taught in vet school (by companies such as Science Diet). I'd encourage you to consider trying a grain-free canned diet. If you do some online research on IBD and diet, you'll find a lot of resources that support this approach, including my recent article on the topic: http://consciouscat.net/2010/09/13/inflammatory-bowel-disease-and-diet/
I hope you feel better soon!
I hope you feel better soon!
12/03/10 @ 09:13
Comment from: mayziegal [Visitor] · http://mayziegal.wordpress.com
Oh, Black, I am very much sorry for your runny poo AND for your visit to the V.E.T. What a super horrible day for you! But hopefully they can help you out and you won't have poo problems anymore.
Brudder Cap'n Ripley does NOT like to go to the V.E.T. either. The last time mom and dad took him, he pooed in the carrier and then walked around in it and was all "hahahahaha! Now thee dost have POO HANDS, scoundrel!" when the V.E.T. went to get him out of the carrier. Mom was kind of traumatized.
Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie
Brudder Cap'n Ripley does NOT like to go to the V.E.T. either. The last time mom and dad took him, he pooed in the carrier and then walked around in it and was all "hahahahaha! Now thee dost have POO HANDS, scoundrel!" when the V.E.T. went to get him out of the carrier. Mom was kind of traumatized.
Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie
12/03/10 @ 13:25
Comment from: Rebecca [Visitor] · http://newyorkrenovator.com
I've heard that Science Diet is very good. I wish they wouldn't put grains and other yukky stuff in our pets' food. :(
My orange tabby, Milo, the sick one, is doing "OK." He's such a tough cat. He's used up so many of his "lives" that he is a walking miracle. We think he may have cancer, since I found some lumps while doing a routine physical. He's happy enough, eating tons of good wholesome food and getting lots of rubs. But it's sad to see him go. I still don't want to have him put to sleep, not yet. He's still got some spunk in him. He still purrs when he sees us. :)
Have a great weekend.
My orange tabby, Milo, the sick one, is doing "OK." He's such a tough cat. He's used up so many of his "lives" that he is a walking miracle. We think he may have cancer, since I found some lumps while doing a routine physical. He's happy enough, eating tons of good wholesome food and getting lots of rubs. But it's sad to see him go. I still don't want to have him put to sleep, not yet. He's still got some spunk in him. He still purrs when he sees us. :)
Have a great weekend.
12/04/10 @ 13:38