I have dealt with the cyclical downturns in my cats health over the past year. Usually she is really great - even ravenous for 6-8 weeks. Then she will start vomiting and spiraling downhill for 3-4 weeks - no appetite - then the recovery - and round it goes. My issue is I have had every test the vet suggested short of biopsy for IBD due to the cost. The tests - urine, blood, xray, ultrasound, etc dont point to anything specific. So now when my cat had her latest flare and not eating or drinking the vet wanted to do more tests and mentioned some disease with a long name that I had never heard of before (and unfortunately cannot remember). I tried to discuss with her that I thought it had to be IBD due to the cyclical nature. I said to my way of thinking, if the cat had some other disease she would just be sick all the time.
So I am wondering if anyone knows of other ailments that are chronic and cyclical the way IBD is. I am just wondering if I am making an assumption about IBD that may not be correct.
Thank you
So I am wondering if anyone knows of other ailments that are chronic and cyclical the way IBD is. I am just wondering if I am making an assumption about IBD that may not be correct.
Thank you