Micah (Vet Dilemma)

[NoahsMommy]

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??

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

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.

[NoahsMommy]

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?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

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?

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.

[PayItForward]

Thinking of Micah.

Hope your second opinion helps.

[jenluckenbach]

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.

[batgirl1980]

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!

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

[slick]

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!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

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.

[Barbara]

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

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

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

[NoahsMommy]

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.

[kimlovescats]

Good luck with Micah!!!

[HayleyRosie]

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.

[ChrisH]

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