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My cat is 14 years old and has IBD, chronic pancreatitis and CKD stage 2-3.
IBD was diagnosed under the assumption. Visible symptoms but nothing was found in her blood. Her IBD symptoms are going to the toilet several times (usually 3-7times and 3-5 times attempting to go but nothing comes out) and occasionally very soft/thick soupy stool. She excessively gives strength even when the stool is soft, often I need to hold and support her to help. I am not sure why she attempts to poop so often when there’s nothing to poop out.
Can she be doing this because of IBD? Also ultrasonography shows swollen small intestine and end of colon. Steroids were never used, my vet would NOT prescribe this because of its side effects and possible kidney failure. However, I see that many are using steroids so I am wondering if I should try this treatment?? My vet said my cat's condition is not bad enough to use steroids plus it could actually make it worse. Any experiences with using steroid treatment?
Also, because of her vomiting(2-3 times a week), I am trying to use Cerenia. I have tried Cerenia tablets for about 2 weeks but nothing changed. I gave her 2mg but I am wondering that was too little(she's 3.9kg). Again, my vet won't prescribe high doses because of her CKD and that could damage her liver. She does not have any problem with her liver at the moment. Instead of tablets, she gets Cerenia shots when the vomiting get really bad, which seems to help but vomiting comes back after 2 days. Cerenia shot can't be used regularly for a long tine so I am trying to figure out a better solution. Has anyone used Cerenia tablets for a long time continuously and higher doses??
I'm also giving her probiotics and SEB. Her diet really is important but since she's been having so many different sicknesses, it's very hard to control her diet. She barely eats so it is really difficult, I am trying my best though. Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!
IBD was diagnosed under the assumption. Visible symptoms but nothing was found in her blood. Her IBD symptoms are going to the toilet several times (usually 3-7times and 3-5 times attempting to go but nothing comes out) and occasionally very soft/thick soupy stool. She excessively gives strength even when the stool is soft, often I need to hold and support her to help. I am not sure why she attempts to poop so often when there’s nothing to poop out.
Can she be doing this because of IBD? Also ultrasonography shows swollen small intestine and end of colon. Steroids were never used, my vet would NOT prescribe this because of its side effects and possible kidney failure. However, I see that many are using steroids so I am wondering if I should try this treatment?? My vet said my cat's condition is not bad enough to use steroids plus it could actually make it worse. Any experiences with using steroid treatment?
Also, because of her vomiting(2-3 times a week), I am trying to use Cerenia. I have tried Cerenia tablets for about 2 weeks but nothing changed. I gave her 2mg but I am wondering that was too little(she's 3.9kg). Again, my vet won't prescribe high doses because of her CKD and that could damage her liver. She does not have any problem with her liver at the moment. Instead of tablets, she gets Cerenia shots when the vomiting get really bad, which seems to help but vomiting comes back after 2 days. Cerenia shot can't be used regularly for a long tine so I am trying to figure out a better solution. Has anyone used Cerenia tablets for a long time continuously and higher doses??
I'm also giving her probiotics and SEB. Her diet really is important but since she's been having so many different sicknesses, it's very hard to control her diet. She barely eats so it is really difficult, I am trying my best though. Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!