My 7-month old Pix is still having bowel issues. She's been on Z/D for over a month. After the gradual switch, she seemed fine. But now, she's not going, and when she does go, it's mucous and blood. I took her to the vet Thursday and the vet gave her sub-q fluids and perscribed more lactulose. Also said to feed her more wet. I was feeding about two tablespoons mixed with water a day until then. So the last two days I've been giving her more wet. And a tiny bit of olive oil, since I was told that softens stool. But she's reluctant to eat it (I have to coax her), not even the dry, and she's not drinking much. She doesn't seem to want to play and seems really down. Although she does get up every once in a while to look out the window, or sit on my lap. But she definitely is not playing like she was.
I'm at my wits end. I feel horrible for this kitty, and my vet doesn't seem to think it's much of an issue. She just keeps telling me to feed the Z/D. She did make a call to a Veternary Hospital who does colonoscopies. Has anyone had to do this for their young cat? I am so nervous about it. I think I should take her to another vet and start over with another opinion.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I'm at my wits end. I feel horrible for this kitty, and my vet doesn't seem to think it's much of an issue. She just keeps telling me to feed the Z/D. She did make a call to a Veternary Hospital who does colonoscopies. Has anyone had to do this for their young cat? I am so nervous about it. I think I should take her to another vet and start over with another opinion.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.