Cat prolapse rectum

[Jabzilla]

Do you have these over in the UK? Many people give it to their cat for constipation rather than just for hairballs and it helps. It has slippery elm and psyllium husk in it. Both of which have soluble fibers which help the stool retain water. Vet's Best 60-Count Hairball Relief Tablets : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies

 

[fionasmom]

The stitch was corrected, so he may not have trouble with constipation again. Many cats don't like pumpkin, so don't worry about that and just feed him wet food that he will eat and see if he continues to be okay. Will the vet give you more lactulose if you feel that you need it?

 

[Coralcup]

He has a post op check on the 4th Jan. They may take out the stitch. I can. See it this time

The lactoluse I doubt will last that long
I'm. Presuming they will

 

[Coralcup]

I will check Amazon I don't know if it's available in uk

 

[Coralcup]

All I can find is a anti hairball paste by amiez pet

 

[Coralcup]

All it contains is sotbital malt extract and hydronised animal protein

 

[fionasmom]

If the stitch were the problem, lactulose might still be effective. Laxatone is a very popular hairball paste which is available in the US; I don't know about the UK. It does contain petroleum jelly which some people do not want to use, but normally a very small amount is given.

 

[Coralcup]

A lot of things are not available in the uk

He was OK until the vet who. Did surgery on him on the 24 nov made it to tight

 

[Coralcup]

Toby didn't poop yesterday
He's eating and drinking
I get worried
He seems his normal self
The priobotic powder I ordered has been. Dispatched

I'm. Giving him lactoluse. Poop he did have Tues was normal not loosec

I have no more money for repeat surgery too

 

[Coralcup]

He's just had a huge poop. Solid not loose
Them dribbled on the window sill

I just noticed a strange black mark on. His lip. New. I took a pic.. What do you think it is? Old age spots or pigmentation

 

[fionasmom]

So Toby has had two poops in 48 hours which is not bad at all. One of my cats who has battled constipation goes on the same schedule but has remained comfortable and healthy so far. If he keeps up some kind of schedule, I would not be too worried even if it is not 24 hours on the spot.

The spot could be pigmentation, but it is hard to tell.While it is not an emergency, show it to the vet when you go in January. It does not look like chin acne to me. If it were to need to be removed, they can deal with it when it is small.

 

[Coralcup]

He's eating well
I just don't want him to get constipated again. Never ever was until the stitch got too tight too poop
Is that vet liable
I'd have a, hard job proving it

I hope that spot is nothing to worry about

 

[fionasmom]

If the stitch is now done correctly, this may be over...hopefully. Liability is hard to prove, especially since it was corrected. In the US, there is a way to report to the licensing boards for vets or doctors or other professionals, but I don't know about the UK. You also have to consider if it would affect how you and Toby were treated if you have to use the same vet again.

 

[Coralcup]

I understand what your saying
Yes the stitch was corrected and looks much better
It's just all this stress on the cat and more surgery and costs, could it have been avoided if the stitch was done properly on the first place

Now he's at risk of further mega colon s

 

[fionasmom]

I absolutely understand your frustration and you are completely correct. It was incredible stress, and financial strain.

 

[Coralcup]

He's not a young cat, I bred him and hand reared him. He's special
I just don't have any money

 

[fionasmom]

You could try to investigate reporting a vet or you might consider asking outright for a partial refund or credit since the stitch seemed to have caused the problem.

 

[Coralcup]

Thsts true
Not sure I'd get anywhere

He's not pooped now in over 48 hours
If he doesn't go by tonight be 3 days

Yes eating peeing purring having the lactoluse
No sounds of straining, I know I can't watch him 24 7, but he rarely leaves my bedroom, he had a toilet, I know other cats use it, b


ut when he goes poo he covers it up like a mountain in one corner, not seen any like that

I worry so much. I've no money left
His check up is not til the 4th

 

[Coralcup]

He's just had a poo. Finally. Was huge. Normal looking. 3 days long time, when he previously went twice a day

 

[fionasmom]

Great news! I know that this has all been extremely hard on both of you, but if Toby maintains regular, decent sized poops every couple of days he will be fine. I have one cat who only goes on a 48 hour basis, sometimes even a little longer, but it is always normal.