Chronic long term explosive cat diarrhea

kris35 · Jun 23, 2015

So my baby collapsed last year. Her tummy was rumbling in bed next to me and she came downstairs and did a huge mega cowpat poo and collapsed onto her bum. She couldn't walk for two weeks. I took her to the vetrs and they diagnosed arthritis (hardly). Long story short - I have tried different foods and now she is on raw rabbit with finely crushed bones and organs. I lightly microwave it for a minute but make sure there is still blood in the juice/gravy.

This helps slightly. but she is still farting poo all over the place. It is like blood splatter. Her bum is leaky and she has little control over her bowels. My question is this: Has anyone ever known of a cat that has explosive poos that splatter across the room? Or a cat that has lost control of her bowels? I have spent thousands on my girl and she has bankrupted me.

I took her to see a specialist vets last year and he suggested she have an ultrasound or an endoscopy, I cant remember. But he told me the results might not be conclusive and then she might need to be operated on. She has just turned 17 (but is still very agile and running around) and I'm not sure its worth it. That specialist vet gave me a sample of soy protein dried biscuits but she wouldn't eat them. And anyway I have seen these vet prescribed foods and they seem to have rubbish ingredients that might make her worse. I tried the hydrolysed protein but she wouldn't eat much of it. Looking on the label, there are some questionable ingredients in the mix.

Steroids and Metrodiazional don't help (cant spell it, sorry) and I have tried her on probiotics etc. Nothing seems to work. I'm now being advised to get her bloods done so they can rule out kidney problems etc - and then maybe put her on another anti inflammatory drug. I would prefer her to be on drugs and have a shorter lifespan if she can control her bowels as it cant be nice for her..

What would you do in this situation?

Thanks,

Kris

Columbine · Jun 23, 2015

Such a difficult situation. How is she otherwise? If she's still herself in every other respect (allowing for a little arthritic stiffness...hopefully she's on pain meds for that though), and eating well, stable weight etc, then I'd definitely have bloodwork done to try and pinpoint the cause and identify possible treatments. It might even be worth looking into the diapers they make for in heat bitches - ones made for toy breeds might fit her and help contain things a little.

However, if she's really slowing down, is obviously in pain that can't be managed, or is struggling to eat, drink or pee then it might be time to start thinking of letting her go.

Only you can make that call. You know her better than anyone. She'll tell you when it's time - you'll see it in her eyes. Trust your instincts. It's all any of us can do at this stage. :hugs:

kris35 · Jun 23, 2015

Also, I can take her to her dirt tray and squeeze her lower tummy and all the poo comes out.

Columbine · Jun 23, 2015

It sounds like she may have lost all muscle control in her bowels. I'm not a vet, but I can't see how that could be rectified without some sort of invasive procedure. At 17, I'd be very reluctant to subject her to a general anaesthetic. It has to be your call, and take as much advice from your vet and/or a specialist as you can, but it might be the end of the road.

Try to keep her dignity in mind - a dignified and peaceful death is so much better than a slow gradual recline. That is the final gift we can give our pets. It's the hardest decision in the world, but in your heart you'll know what the right thing to do is. :hugs:

kris35 · Jun 23, 2015

Columbine said:
Such a difficult situation. How is she otherwise? If she's still herself in every other respect (allowing for a little arthritic stiffness...hopefully she's on pain meds for that though), and eating well, stable weight etc, then I'd definitely have bloodwork done to try and pinpoint the cause and identify possible treatments. It might even be worth looking into the diapers they make for in heat bitches - ones made for toy breeds might fit her and help contain things a little.

However, if she's really slowing down, is obviously in pain that can't be managed, or is struggling to eat, drink or pee then it might be time to start thinking of letting her go.

Only you can make that call. You know her better than anyone. She'll tell you when it's time - you'll see it in her eyes. Trust your instincts. It's all any of us can do at this stage.

Sorry, I posted the above before I saw your reply. She is running around and is agile. She doesn't have arthritis - the vet got it wrong. How can a cat collapse after a big poo and not be able to walk and the vet thinks its arthritis!!

She isn't being put to sleep yet. Last bloods were 6 months ago and vet said they were the bloods of a nine year old.

Has anyone seen explosive diarrhea in cats (long term), because I have never seen or heard of anything like this..

Would any of you think its worth the bother of getting bloods for her to be tried on another anti inflammatory drug (sorry but NOT put to sleep - she has one problem and that is explosive diarrhea). Also, I have been trying to pinpoint the cause with blood works, poo samples etc for the last year and the vets just dont know what the problem is. They are only recommending bloodworks again to see if she has organ problems - if she hasn't, they said they can try stronger drugs. So the bloods are not to find the cause of the diarrhea. Oh, apart from a B12 test.

Thanks.

Columbine · Jun 23, 2015

Sorry...I misunderstood. Not being arthritic does make a difference, and if she's clearly well in herself then it's definitely not time. That's why I said it has to be your call...Remember that only you can see her

I'd never want to say goodbye prematurely either...just to call it before suffering got too great.

Go for the blood tests if that's what's needed to try the drugs that might help her best. Assisting her bowel movements as you described might help reduce the explosive diarrhoea episodes...Your vet can probably advise you on the best way to go about it. Ask about the diapers too - its just a thought, but it might be helpful. Good luck. Mega :vibes:

to you both.

kris35 · Jun 23, 2015

Columbine said:
Sorry...I misunderstood. Not being arthritic does make a difference, and if she's clearly well in herself then it's definitely not time. That's why I said it has to be your call...Remember that only you can see her

I'd never want to say goodbye prematurely either...just to call it before suffering got too great.

Go for the blood tests if that's what's needed to try the drugs that might help her best. Assisting her bowel movements as you described might help reduce the explosive diarrhoea episodes...Your vet can probably advise you on the best way to go about it. Ask about the diapers too - its just a thought, but it might be helpful. Good luck. Mega

to you both.

Thanks.

kris35 · Jul 14, 2018

Hi all,

I just wanted to tell you about a drug that has cured my cat's explosive diarrhea. I posted in these forums around three years ago because my cat had anal leakage and diarrhea like you've never seen. Tried five different vets - all sorts of drugs, raw food, novel proteins, lotions and potions and none of them worked. But a couple of days ago I thought I finally might have to have her pts and was frantically searching forums and came across a drug called Tylosin. I got my vet to prescribe my cat this drug and after two hours she (my cat, not the vet) was purring her head off. It seems to have cleared her diarrhea up, and no anal leakage. I am gobsmacked after three years of waking up with shit in my hair and having to do three loads of laundry a day - she now seems to be better. I am going to wait to see if it lasts but wanted to put this out there for anyone else who has a cat with untreatable diarrhea.

She will be 20 years old and six months on Monday and I remember posting in forums a couple of years ago that she would probably be gone soon. Fingers crossed she has another good few months left (diarrhea free) now because in herself she is still okay (agile etc).

Hoping this information (Tylosin for cat diarrhea) might help other cats with the same problem.

Kris

MRG2018 · Jul 14, 2018

kris35 said:
So my baby collapsed last year. Her tummy was rumbling in bed next to me and she came downstairs and did a huge mega cowpat poo and collapsed onto her bum. She couldn't walk for two weeks. I took her to the vetrs and they diagnosed arthritis (hardly). Long story short - I have tried different foods and now she is on raw rabbit with finely crushed bones and organs. I lightly microwave it for a minute but make sure there is still blood in the juice/gravy.

This helps slightly. but she is still farting poo all over the place. It is like blood splatter. Her bum is leaky and she has little control over her bowels. My question is this: Has anyone ever known of a cat that has explosive poos that splatter across the room? Or a cat that has lost control of her bowels? I have spent thousands on my girl and she has bankrupted me.

I took her to see a specialist vets last year and he suggested she have an ultrasound or an endoscopy, I cant remember. But he told me the results might not be conclusive and then she might need to be operated on. She has just turned 17 (but is still very agile and running around) and I'm not sure its worth it. That specialist vet gave me a sample of soy protein dried biscuits but she wouldn't eat them. And anyway I have seen these vet prescribed foods and they seem to have rubbish ingredients that might make her worse. I tried the hydrolysed protein but she wouldn't eat much of it. Looking on the label, there are some questionable ingredients in the mix.

Steroids and Metrodiazional don't help (cant spell it, sorry) and I have tried her on probiotics etc. Nothing seems to work. I'm now being advised to get her bloods done so they can rule out kidney problems etc - and then maybe put her on another anti inflammatory drug. I would prefer her to be on drugs and have a shorter lifespan if she can control her bowels as it cant be nice for her..

What would you do in this situation?

Thanks,

Kris

didnt realize this was a 3 year old thread. :dunno:

kris35 · Jul 14, 2018

Yeah, just wanted to update.

MRG2018 · Jul 14, 2018

kris35 said:
Hi all,

I just wanted to tell you about a drug that has cured my cat's explosive diarrhea. I posted in these forums around three years ago because my cat had anal leakage and diarrhea like you've never seen. Tried five different vets - all sorts of drugs, raw food, novel proteins, lotions and potions and none of them worked. But a couple of days ago I thought I finally might have to have her pts and was frantically searching forums and came across a drug called Tylosin. I got my vet to prescribe my cat this drug and after two hours she (my cat, not the vet) was purring her head off. It seems to have cleared her diarrhea up, and no anal leakage. I am gobsmacked after three years of waking up with shit in my hair and having to do three loads of laundry a day - she now seems to be better. I am going to wait to see if it lasts but wanted to put this out there for anyone else who has a cat with untreatable diarrhea.

She will be 20 years old and six months on Monday and I remember posting in forums a couple of years ago that she would probably be gone soon. Fingers crossed she has another good few months left (diarrhea free) now because in herself she is still okay (agile etc).

Hoping this information (Tylosin for cat diarrhea) might help other cats with the same problem.

Kris

Tylosin is an antibiotic. Did she have infectious colitis? Her symptoms resemble that.

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