Mods, I apologize for reposting this similar thread, but I didn't see a way to edit my original post (since it was merged).
Background Thread Here
Basically, we found out today from the Vet that Sydney doesn't have a completely developed anal sphincter (birth defect). As such, she has no way for the feces to come out and that has been her problem all this time.
Apparently, the only opening back there is the open wound we've been treating this entire time. So that explains why she's been practically unable to poop very much.
Our local vet said she's never seen this before and believes the only way to fix it is through surgery. Even then, she doesn't know if surgery is even an option. She is going to talk to some specialists and the local university Vet school.
If surgery isn't feasible, we don't see any other way but to have her put to sleep.
Have you ever heard of a cat having a problem similar to this, and do you think it's fixable through surgery?
Background Thread Here
Basically, we found out today from the Vet that Sydney doesn't have a completely developed anal sphincter (birth defect). As such, she has no way for the feces to come out and that has been her problem all this time.
Apparently, the only opening back there is the open wound we've been treating this entire time. So that explains why she's been practically unable to poop very much.
Our local vet said she's never seen this before and believes the only way to fix it is through surgery. Even then, she doesn't know if surgery is even an option. She is going to talk to some specialists and the local university Vet school.
If surgery isn't feasible, we don't see any other way but to have her put to sleep.
Have you ever heard of a cat having a problem similar to this, and do you think it's fixable through surgery?