So, Orion went to the vet cuz yesterday he came running downstairs after a poo, and I noticed blood on his bottom, but it was very mucus-y. So, the vet said it was his anal sac, and expressed it (poor baby). He said that Orion has colitis from his food change (meow mix to nutro hairball formula), and tried to give him a pill (antibiotics), but Orion pretty much refused to take it.
Vet said that it will probably clear up on it's own, give it until Monday to see how he is, and keep him on the new food, as switching back would probably cause it to be worse. He's eating slightly less, but almost normal. He is walking around doing the 'sick lick' and was making little gags..but that has improved. He's also not hanging out in the tub acting sad anymore. I am worried though that he is still licking his chops all over the place, yanno? Vet also said his tummy felt fine, and all that
I was just wondering if anyone else has experiences with thier cats getting this? I know he's not feeling all that great, but he's playing normally and is only a little off. I really like our vet(s) and trust that his information is solid, but I'm a nervous cat mommy, and want to make sure I'm doing everything I can.
I also bought some stuff called the missing link, that is a food supplement that promotes good digestion and such. Anyone every heard of it? I'm not giving it to him, and if Orion goes back to the vet monday, I'm gonna take it with me, and see what he says.
SO, any words would make this overbearing kitty mommy happy. =)
Love,
Spring and Orion
Vet said that it will probably clear up on it's own, give it until Monday to see how he is, and keep him on the new food, as switching back would probably cause it to be worse. He's eating slightly less, but almost normal. He is walking around doing the 'sick lick' and was making little gags..but that has improved. He's also not hanging out in the tub acting sad anymore. I am worried though that he is still licking his chops all over the place, yanno? Vet also said his tummy felt fine, and all that
I was just wondering if anyone else has experiences with thier cats getting this? I know he's not feeling all that great, but he's playing normally and is only a little off. I really like our vet(s) and trust that his information is solid, but I'm a nervous cat mommy, and want to make sure I'm doing everything I can.
I also bought some stuff called the missing link, that is a food supplement that promotes good digestion and such. Anyone every heard of it? I'm not giving it to him, and if Orion goes back to the vet monday, I'm gonna take it with me, and see what he says.
SO, any words would make this overbearing kitty mommy happy. =)
Love,
Spring and Orion