Hey all,
So this has been going on awhile, but it seems to be getting worse. The veterinarian kind of shook her head and prescribed something that was supposed to make his bowels move better but it was impossible to actually give it to him because of the timing of his enzymes and Tylosin.
Montgomery's stools are formed and generally a little bit softer than those of the other cats but not concerning. He has such a hard time actually going to the bathroom. He strains, growls, sometimes will even urinate trying, until it finally all comes flying out (and I mean flying) at once. Then he usually wants to nap for a couple of hours. It took a long time to diagnose him. I have a feeling nerve damage and/or muscle damage comes into play here. Has anyone else ever dealt with this? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Constipated Not Constipated
- Montgomery
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Constipated Not Constipated
Montgomery was born 20 March 2012. He eats extra lean ground chicken, lean ground pork and lean ground beef completed with Alnutrin and freeze-dried chicken liver, with hard-cooked egg. He gets two size zero capsules of Enzyme Diane's enzymes at each of his six meals, and a size four capsule of Tylan three times a day. He's a fierce little Spitfire with a roaring Merlin engine.
Re: Constipated Not Constipated
Oh I am sorry. That sounds painful. I usually give pumpkin for either but don't know if it will help in Montgomery's case.
Jill
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My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
- Montgomery
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Pumpkin doesn't seem to make a difference with him. We've tried it a few times in the past. Slippery elm makes him sick.
Montgomery was born 20 March 2012. He eats extra lean ground chicken, lean ground pork and lean ground beef completed with Alnutrin and freeze-dried chicken liver, with hard-cooked egg. He gets two size zero capsules of Enzyme Diane's enzymes at each of his six meals, and a size four capsule of Tylan three times a day. He's a fierce little Spitfire with a roaring Merlin engine.
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one of mine had a fur ball blockage, you may think this is mad but we used Vaseline , and she ate it !
My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk
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My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day
Lowest weight 39 pounds
We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules
Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM
Jeanx
I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of
My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day
Lowest weight 39 pounds
We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules
Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM
Jeanx
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Re: Constipated Not Constipated
No, its not a furball. Its hard to explain. He has a difficult time actually making the stool come out, is that better? He'll strain and strain, and finally it all comes shooting out. It takes forever. I think its a nerve or muscle thing...Maybe?
Montgomery was born 20 March 2012. He eats extra lean ground chicken, lean ground pork and lean ground beef completed with Alnutrin and freeze-dried chicken liver, with hard-cooked egg. He gets two size zero capsules of Enzyme Diane's enzymes at each of his six meals, and a size four capsule of Tylan three times a day. He's a fierce little Spitfire with a roaring Merlin engine.
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Awww that sounds painful - I'm so sorry. I wish I had some advice for you but I've never dealt with anything like this. I'll keep you both in my prayers - please keep us updated.
Madelon, owned by DOC. DOC dx EPI 5/2015 = TLI < .4, B12 406; Folate >24. DOC taught me so much and together we battled and overcame EPI, food sensitivies, environmental allergies but we lost the cancer battle. DOC was dx with hemangiosarcoma 5/2022 and crossed the rainbow bridge July 24, 2022. He is and always will be the love of my life, my soulmate, my heart dog.
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