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    Just so you all know, Lucas is ACTING fine. Eating well. And I have not actually caught him in the act of these new poops on the carpet. But I assume him because he has the reputation.

    I separated him the other day and he didn;t poop at all. So I will need to do it again and this time don't give in. He must stay seperate until I see the consistancy of his poop.

    Now for the gross part of the update, this last poop was actually mostly HAIR!. Maybe he has been trying to pass hairbass and couldn't?
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    ewwwww on the hairy poop.
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    More cuddles to Lucas! Poor baby!

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    Last night I kept Lucas in a room by himself. I needed to know if those poops were from him. This morning there were no poops on the floor in the whole house, But YES, there were 2 poops on the floor in Lucas' room. They were soft but firm. Not liquid or gel. So the consistance is getting much better, but the habit of doing it on the floor is not. I can't help but wonder if he still feels bad enough to not wish to use the box.

    Heavy sigh!
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    Lucas is still in our prayers and we are hoping that things will improve soon!


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    Poor Lucas !!!! I am glad those poops are getting firmer. And maybe it has now become a habit and when he needs to go he just goes where he is cause he figures he isn't gonna make it to the box anyway. Continuing to hold you and Lucas in my thoughts and lots of healing vibes and well wishes.


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    My prayers to you and Lucas, as a matter of fact, for all my fur friends that aren't up to snuff tonight. My heart swells right now, I'm so happy that my Puddy is home. I want everyone to have the relief in their hearts like I do.

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    I hope your vet can determine the GI problem with poor Lucas soon. Sending thoughts and prayers for a dianosis and recovery soon, Jen. [[[HUGS]]]
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    We had a good day today. No poops on the carpet. Usually we find them first thing in the morning, but here it is 6:30 PM and still clean. To me this means Lucas did not feel so bad that he needed to poop on the floor.

    Right now he is on Pancreatic enzyme. If his stool firms up I am to slowly wean him off this med. If the stool becomes diarrhea again then we have our answer and he will stay on this med for life. If he either a) does not firm up or b) does not loosen up after stopping the med then the problem lies elsewhere.

    The vet said there IS a test that could be run for $120 and a 2 week wait for results, but if the pills work we saved ourselves the time and money.

    Let's just see what tomorrow brings. On Wed night I will be separating him again to monitor the firmness of his poop. (no use doing this EVERY day!)

    Slow but steady wins the race, right?
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    Slow but steady wins the race, right?
    Lucas, you and I are both counting on that! Delighted to read you feel better today. The Great Cat Goddess Bastet must be listening to your prayers. May this good day go on into become at least 5475 continuous good days for you.

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    Originally posted by jenluckenbach
    Slow but steady wins the race, right?
    That's right, Jen. My vet told me once the "balance" is upset, it can take months of this Pancreatic enzyme to get it back in balance. It "usually" doesn't take that long, but it can. So here's hoping slow and steady works for Lucas!
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    Jen, I'm so glad to hear that Lucas is making slow and steady progress. One day at a time, my dear!

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    Glad to hear that Lucas is making progress. I hope that you will be able to wean him of the enzyme. Good thoughts and prayers continue!!


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    I tried not to look but I just had to. I'm SO glad things seem to be better for Lucas. Reading this forum is like going to a scarey movie and peeking through your fingers. (Well for me,anyway)
    I had a thought, Jen, if the on-carpet pooping continues, could you try spreading some paper around the floor with cat litter on it so at least Lucas gets the idea that the correct place is somehow associated with cat litter? Something about bringing the mountain to Mohammed springs to mind here!
    Either way I hope he continues to make good progress to a full recovery or at least comfortable management for you both. Best wishes.

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