tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post397354769915443542..comments2024-03-25T05:31:28.548-06:00Comments on Fur Everywhere: Vet Visit + Test ResultsFur Everywherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064329146430899790noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-64923360224348504852014-02-10T20:31:36.241-07:002014-02-10T20:31:36.241-07:00Do you have access to an internal medicine special...Do you have access to an internal medicine specialist? Be aware that a test for pancreatic issues is NOT that sensitive for the disease in cats and your kitty can have problems with it--it might not be in an acute stage. Also, liver and small intestine issues may co-exist with it. Check the ingredients of the food kitty is eating and if it has carrageenan in it--don't use it. Carrageenan is known to cause intestinal issues and cancer and many top-rated and supposedly healthy cat foods contain it. I had a cat with IBD and learned a lot from the experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-89898898875738694712014-02-10T08:15:57.356-07:002014-02-10T08:15:57.356-07:00dood...tell yur mom ta chek out this link:
ibdkit...dood...tell yur mom ta chek out this link:<br /><br />ibdkitties.net<br /><br />it bee a wealth of info....though we troo lee hope ewe due knot haz it ...~~<br />XXXX<br />da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-34627450859177821022014-02-09T21:19:45.333-07:002014-02-09T21:19:45.333-07:00you are one fabulous kitty mama, hoping the vet fi...you are one fabulous kitty mama, hoping the vet finds the problem <br />oxoxoCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-89319114922808137472014-02-09T07:44:59.746-07:002014-02-09T07:44:59.746-07:00Sending healing purrs for both the sweet kitties. ...Sending healing purrs for both the sweet kitties. Sorry have not experience with IBD, but it seems that Carmine is doing fairly ok. Let's hope he doesn't need anything more invasive! xxCATachresishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227422179439047735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-30406607939133343752014-02-09T07:17:33.199-07:002014-02-09T07:17:33.199-07:00We are sending healing purrs and we are sure that ...We are sending healing purrs and we are sure that others will be able to offer you advice. Paws crossed everyone continues to do well. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs https://www.blogger.com/profile/13233710830920626326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-81098887180624200302014-02-08T17:29:29.250-07:002014-02-08T17:29:29.250-07:00We are all sending purrs and prayers to dear Carmi...We are all sending purrs and prayers to dear Carmine and are happy Jewel is doing better.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-74857866677296182272014-02-08T17:03:13.088-07:002014-02-08T17:03:13.088-07:00We're so glad to hear Jewel is doing better. ...We're so glad to hear Jewel is doing better. Purrs that this continues for her.<br /><br />We don't know much about IBD, but we have heard that diet is important...what you feed them. We hope you can figure out what is going on with Carmine. Purrs for him too.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916103855538422451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-50634290850421356412014-02-08T16:36:54.701-07:002014-02-08T16:36:54.701-07:00I dunno. If Carmine was holding steady, I wouldn’t...I dunno. If Carmine was holding steady, I wouldn’t put him through anything else. I was told once I had IBD but I’ve had no symptoms and have been fine without meds. Healing purrz to both Carmine and Jewel.Cathy Keishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237575721246947408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-87504486338931549592014-02-08T14:44:39.521-07:002014-02-08T14:44:39.521-07:00Hope she gets better SOON!!!!!Hope she gets better SOON!!!!!Life with Ragdollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815040214258757199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-80109942510625030632014-02-08T14:22:42.763-07:002014-02-08T14:22:42.763-07:00I'm glad that Jewel's kidneys are stable a...I'm glad that Jewel's kidneys are stable and she's doing well. I wish I had some suggestions for Carmine's IBD, but we got nothin'. I supposedly have a mild form of this, but nothing we've tried has done much to stop my periodic digestive/ intestinal upsets. And my human has done everything recommended by both my vets AND the internet! This, even after a hugely expensive endoscopy AND ultrasound.Sparklehttp://www.sparklecat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-86837724354287940612014-02-08T13:18:55.744-07:002014-02-08T13:18:55.744-07:00Back in 2007, when Annie got sick, I joined the Ya...Back in 2007, when Annie got sick, I joined the Yahoo Feline IBD group for info and resources. Turned out it was the food I had switched Annie to and once I switched back she was okay. However, what I recall from my brief stint on the group is that single-source protein, grain-free, preferably raw, was the way to go. <br /><br />I think, though, that if it's IBD, it's a lot of trial and error. RE: the single source protein: generally something the cat doesn't eat normally is better, because the problem could be the chicken (or whatever) that normally is being fed. Or perhaps a grain or other binder is causing the issue. I know that I tried every premium dry on the market at the time, but Nicki kept having gross diarrhea until it clicked in that the common ingredient was potato, because dry foods need something to bind them, of course. In his case, he's fine with rice as a binder, though I stay away from the common allergens of corn, soy and wheat.<br /><br />I also have a well-known recipe for slippery elm syrup that can help with digestive upsets:<br /><br />Slippery Elm Syrup Recipe<br /><br />(A good “food herb” tonic to help with vomiting, diarrhea, and other intestinal upsets in cats)<br /><br />Put 1/2 cup of COLD water and 1 teaspoon of slippery elm powder (you may have to open the capsules if you don't have it as loose powder) into a small saucepan. Whip it up with a small whisk or fork. Bring it to a simmer over a LOW flame, stirring constantly. Do this for about 1 to 2 minutes, continuing to stir. Cool it off and refrigerate.<br /><br /><br />This will keep for about a week.<br /><br />The best thing to do is to give to kitty about 1 teaspoon of the syrup about 15-30 minutes or so before meals. Alternatively, you can sprinkle some of the slippery elm powder on the food, but in acute situations (vomiting, nasty diarrhea) giving the syrup BEFORE meals can be much more effective.Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-38618842527245572312014-02-08T12:55:42.098-07:002014-02-08T12:55:42.098-07:00We're glad to know Carmine and Jewel are doing...We're glad to know Carmine and Jewel are doing better. It's always such a worry when one is ill. Two at a time is harder. Hugs for you.Jans Funny Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-67475908220450642512014-02-08T12:28:03.201-07:002014-02-08T12:28:03.201-07:00Our purrs and prayers coming your way! Our purrs and prayers coming your way! Andrea and the Celestial Kittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942189938392720055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-90900524617818140632014-02-08T07:48:29.768-07:002014-02-08T07:48:29.768-07:00I hope that it is IBD (sounds odd typing that does...I hope that it is IBD (sounds odd typing that doesn't it?) but it will mean that it's treatable and he can be all well again.<br /><br />It's great news that Jewell is doing so well, she looks lovely in that picture!<br /><br />Luff <br />MungoEverycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356564928470972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-47660678663262559902014-02-08T07:39:25.601-07:002014-02-08T07:39:25.601-07:00We hope that the vet has the right idea and that i...We hope that the vet has the right idea and that it's IBD. Though we haven't any direct experience with it, we know it's manageable, and we're sure that other bloggers will chime in. Cats Herd Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571176442884334134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-17345901058273124572014-02-08T05:12:47.335-07:002014-02-08T05:12:47.335-07:00We are purring for Carmine to stop losing weight a...We are purring for Carmine to stop losing weight and hope it is IBD - good luck with the tablets.<br />Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xxHannah and Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349810117072020253noreply@blogger.com