Micah (Vet Dilemma)

Micah is STILL having his problems. :(

I haven't taken him back to the vet since I spoke to the woman (not a vet) on the phone over a week ago. We've done everything they've said to do and while I'm sure they could do something else, I wonder if I should go back to the "Cats Only" vet.

My thinking is that a "cats only" vet would be more specialized in cat diseases.

BUT....the vet at our current place did say that Micah most likely had Inflammatory Bowel Disease. I found a link somewhere online that talked about a new drug for cats with IBD, should I suggest that??

I don't know which to do. What do you all think??

It wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion. Seems to me that things should have improved a little bit - at the very least. I would tell the new vet everything you've done and everything the other vet said, and tell him you're looking for a second opinion since nothing seems to be working. You never know, he might have come across this before and have more experience with it and be able to help a little more.

Poor Micah - I sure hope you find something that can help the little sweety.

Thanks! :)

Luckily he seems OK otherwise. He's playful and really loving. Its just during his litter box times that I can tell he's not doing well.

When he cleans down there, he's soooooo gentle, it breaks my heart...poor guy!! :(

I just made an appointment for him on Wednesday after work. The lady on the phone is calling our regular vet to get his records...cool, huh?

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Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Thanks! :)
I just made an appointment for him on Wednesday after work. The lady on the phone is calling our regular vet to get his records...cool, huh?

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Yeah, I think this is for the best. It's kinda like when your regular doctor couldn't do anything for you, you went to a specialist. So now Micah gets to go to a specialist too. :) He sure knows how to bond with his mommy. ;) :D

Thinking of Micah.

Hope your second opinion helps.

I hope you can get to the bottom of Micah's problem. it is heartbreaking when they have medical problems and you feel like nothing you do helps them.:(

Poor baby! I think you're doing the right thing on getting another opinion. A "cats only" vet might have some insights the reg. vet didn't, after all, Micah is special, and deserves a special vet! :D

But I really hope he starts getting better soon, poor little guy.

Micah, I was hoping you were getting better but it seems you still need some more TLC from the whitecoats. I'm praying for you sweetheart!!

Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that Micah is still not feeling well. :( I sure hope that a second opinion will help you find out what the problem is and that it's treatable. Prayers and positive thoughts are on the way.

I think it is very good to get a second opinion. And the vet sounds very responsible as he is asking for the records so he won't have to repeat all of the tests.
I hope sweet Micah will feel better soon.

Filou sends kitty kisses:)

Poor Micah - sending prayers that he will soon be feeling better!

Thanks guys! :)

I found a good site: http://www.wellvet.com/diarrheacats.html

I'm going to ask the vet about Ultra Clear Sustain, Lactobacillus Sporogenes, Gastriplex & Dipan 9. I'm hoping the vet has heard of this stuff. :)

Good luck with Micah!!!

I'm so sorry to hear that Micah is not feeling well. I hope the new vet will be able to find out what the problem is and treat it. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Good luck at the vets today. Prayers and positive thoughts that a lasting solution is found, if not today then very soon . Please give adorable Micah a hug and smooch from me.

Chris