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Okay, so I sent an email with my questions because I haven't had luck getting them on the phone lately - these were the questions I asked:
"1. Initially we were told that the ultrasounds looked very normal and that they may need to be sent to a specialist to see if someone could get more information from them. Is that still the case? Were abnormalities actually noted on Jem’s ultrasound, like thickening of the intestinal mucosa?
2. Since Jem’s symptoms are vomiting rather than stool related, does that make a difference as far as the best ways to treat his case? I noticed you said that certain IBD foods look to improve stool quality, but Jem’s stool has always been fine - it’s just the vomiting. I also am wondering if the fact that he’s vomiting within 15 minutes of eating here makes a difference. He does definitely gag, so it seems more like vomiting than regurgitation, but it seems weird that it’s always so close to eating.
3. Are there changes we can make to Jem’s diet that aren’t necessarily prescription/vetrinary diet? I’ve heard people have great success with limited ingredient novel protein foods for IBD cats (particularly rabbit-based), although those were cats with bowel/stool problems.
4. Is there any significance to Jem vomiting more after breakfast (wet food, Nulo freestyle, multiple protein sources in each flavour) than after dinner (Dr. Elsey’s clean protein chicken kibble)? He vomited the hypoallergenic wet food (Royal Canin VR Selected Protein) more than the dry (Royal Canin hypoallergenic dry), as well. Should I try looking for common ingredients between those wet foods?"
This is the response I received from the veterinary assistant on behalf of the vet:
I feel kind of frustrated - it sounds like we are just trying things out to see what sticks at this point, and some of the vet/tech's suggestions (water fountains, breaking up meals into smaller portions) are things that I've already tried. Any insight would be appreciated!
"1. Initially we were told that the ultrasounds looked very normal and that they may need to be sent to a specialist to see if someone could get more information from them. Is that still the case? Were abnormalities actually noted on Jem’s ultrasound, like thickening of the intestinal mucosa?
2. Since Jem’s symptoms are vomiting rather than stool related, does that make a difference as far as the best ways to treat his case? I noticed you said that certain IBD foods look to improve stool quality, but Jem’s stool has always been fine - it’s just the vomiting. I also am wondering if the fact that he’s vomiting within 15 minutes of eating here makes a difference. He does definitely gag, so it seems more like vomiting than regurgitation, but it seems weird that it’s always so close to eating.
3. Are there changes we can make to Jem’s diet that aren’t necessarily prescription/vetrinary diet? I’ve heard people have great success with limited ingredient novel protein foods for IBD cats (particularly rabbit-based), although those were cats with bowel/stool problems.
4. Is there any significance to Jem vomiting more after breakfast (wet food, Nulo freestyle, multiple protein sources in each flavour) than after dinner (Dr. Elsey’s clean protein chicken kibble)? He vomited the hypoallergenic wet food (Royal Canin VR Selected Protein) more than the dry (Royal Canin hypoallergenic dry), as well. Should I try looking for common ingredients between those wet foods?"
This is the response I received from the veterinary assistant on behalf of the vet:
I feel kind of frustrated - it sounds like we are just trying things out to see what sticks at this point, and some of the vet/tech's suggestions (water fountains, breaking up meals into smaller portions) are things that I've already tried. Any insight would be appreciated!
