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I am new to this website and extremely desperate for help. My 16 y/o baby Sylvie was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 kidney failure and megacolon. We initially brought him into the vet because he was losing weight and scooting but he was pooping regularly. They said that he was severely dehydrated and backed up and we brought him into an animal hospital to be sedated and receive IV fluid and an enema.
Once we brought him home - he did not poop again for 3-4 days. We brought him to our regular vet for another enema and they prescribed us Laculose and Cisapride. The Laculose he takes just fine but REFUSED to take the oral liquid Cisapride in any way shape or form. The doctor said this is what would help regulate his colon and get him pooping. Another 6 days passed and no poop after SECOND enema. We took him for a third and I ordered transdermal cisapride which we have been rubbing into the hairless part of his inner ear. I thought we were in the clear as he pooped 2 days after his third enema but since then another 4 days has passed and again no poop. I was wondering if anyone has a success story using transdermal cisapride or if it's really not doing anything at all. I needed to try another option but I feel as if I am running out of them. I can't bring my cat for enema every week when he has to go to the bathroom. Does anyone have a similar experience or help to offer? My husband and I are at our WITS END!!! Other than the not pooping the cat is in great spunky spirits, eating his wet food regularly (great appetite), drinking lots of water, urinating and we give him subcutaenous fluids 3 times a week. HE JUST NEEDS TO POOP!
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I am new to this website and extremely desperate for help. My 16 y/o baby Sylvie was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 kidney failure and megacolon. We initially brought him into the vet because he was losing weight and scooting but he was pooping regularly. They said that he was severely dehydrated and backed up and we brought him into an animal hospital to be sedated and receive IV fluid and an enema.
Once we brought him home - he did not poop again for 3-4 days. We brought him to our regular vet for another enema and they prescribed us Laculose and Cisapride. The Laculose he takes just fine but REFUSED to take the oral liquid Cisapride in any way shape or form. The doctor said this is what would help regulate his colon and get him pooping. Another 6 days passed and no poop after SECOND enema. We took him for a third and I ordered transdermal cisapride which we have been rubbing into the hairless part of his inner ear. I thought we were in the clear as he pooped 2 days after his third enema but since then another 4 days has passed and again no poop. I was wondering if anyone has a success story using transdermal cisapride or if it's really not doing anything at all. I needed to try another option but I feel as if I am running out of them. I can't bring my cat for enema every week when he has to go to the bathroom. Does anyone have a similar experience or help to offer? My husband and I are at our WITS END!!! Other than the not pooping the cat is in great spunky spirits, eating his wet food regularly (great appetite), drinking lots of water, urinating and we give him subcutaenous fluids 3 times a week. HE JUST NEEDS TO POOP!
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!