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Hi,
My cousin, who is my roommate, adopted Scarlett in March. They estimate that she's about 2- she'd been found at a golf course, and had clearly been someone's pet previously, because she's declawed.
From the first day she picked her up, Scarlett's had constant diarrhea- sometimes completely liquid-y. She had accidents constantly because she just can't hold it.
Much to my anger, instead of trying ANYTHING to help her- change her food, take her to the vet, etc.- my cousin decided to just get rid of her
(it's especially awful because Scarlett is absolutely the friendliest, gentlest cat I've ever met. She wants nothing more than to be held.) I begged her to let me keep her and care for her, and she finally relented and agreed recently.
I read about cats not handling grains well, so I switched her to grain-free "Taste of the Wild" food (about 2 months ago or so, I think). They said I should see results after about 2 months, but it doesn't seem to have helped at all, really.
She also has more gas than I've ever known a cat to have. (which makes me think she's not tolerating something in her food). She also has constant runny eyes.
I'm not sure how much she weighs(I'd guess about 5-6 lbs, if that)- she's definitely quite skinny but has gained some weight since she was adopted. She eats and drinks a lot. (she's a short-haired black and white cat...not sure if that matters.)
I'm going to take her to the vet (there's a low-cost vet associated with the place my cousin adopted her; they've been giving me the run around but I'm going to either go up there in person later this week for an appt., or find another vet).
I would like to have something to go on with the vet though, some idea of what could be wrong- do you have any ideas? I'm also considering going to the holistic vet that my mom takes her pets to if the low-cost vet doesn't work out or isn't available. It's pricier and probably beyond my budget (which is why I didn't adopt a cat in the first place
) but my mom is willing to cover the cost if need be.
Thanks for any insight!
-Brea
My cousin, who is my roommate, adopted Scarlett in March. They estimate that she's about 2- she'd been found at a golf course, and had clearly been someone's pet previously, because she's declawed.
From the first day she picked her up, Scarlett's had constant diarrhea- sometimes completely liquid-y. She had accidents constantly because she just can't hold it.
Much to my anger, instead of trying ANYTHING to help her- change her food, take her to the vet, etc.- my cousin decided to just get rid of her
I read about cats not handling grains well, so I switched her to grain-free "Taste of the Wild" food (about 2 months ago or so, I think). They said I should see results after about 2 months, but it doesn't seem to have helped at all, really.
She also has more gas than I've ever known a cat to have. (which makes me think she's not tolerating something in her food). She also has constant runny eyes.
I'm not sure how much she weighs(I'd guess about 5-6 lbs, if that)- she's definitely quite skinny but has gained some weight since she was adopted. She eats and drinks a lot. (she's a short-haired black and white cat...not sure if that matters.)
I'm going to take her to the vet (there's a low-cost vet associated with the place my cousin adopted her; they've been giving me the run around but I'm going to either go up there in person later this week for an appt., or find another vet).
I would like to have something to go on with the vet though, some idea of what could be wrong- do you have any ideas? I'm also considering going to the holistic vet that my mom takes her pets to if the low-cost vet doesn't work out or isn't available. It's pricier and probably beyond my budget (which is why I didn't adopt a cat in the first place
Thanks for any insight!
-Brea