MORE PRAYERS NEEDED. Jasper, bloody liquid diarrhea.

[jenluckenbach]

This is getting to me now. Jasper began to improve in the poop department (or so I thought) because his poops were much firmer, but still on the bed. Which to me meant he still did not FEEL well.)

Then he seemed to lose his appetite so I gave him Fancy Feast for one "treat" meal. BAD MOVE! The liquid diarrhea started again right away. (and of course, on the bed)

Now he is on the steroid, but it has not begun to help yet. The diarrhea blow out I found on my bed, today when I got home, was horrible.

I feel bad for him, and bad for me! The cleanup isn't bad, the plastic sheet is easy to clean, but how often do you really want to do it??

This is just like Lucas, which worries me. The unexplained diarrhea that resists treatment. And constantly doing it outside the box. Could Jasper have a similar cancer?

heavy sigh..........

[jennielynn1970]

Maybe it's a food reaction?? Honey poops outside the box as well, although I'm not sure if it's just to get my attention or what. His poops are semi soft, and kinda gray/brown in color. Not like a normal, dark, kitty poop. He is a mainly soft food eater, so I was thinking it was that. Maybe he needs to see the vet too.... ugh.

Hope Jasper feels better soon... I hope it's not cancer or anything like that.

[Craftlady]

Normally being on a steriod increases appetite.
RB Butterscotch it didnt work

It does seem puzzling when the vet said Jaspers blood work look pretty good.

I would guess diet problem.

[jenluckenbach]

I doubt it would be a diet problem (except for this last diarrhea which happened right AFTER the Fancy Feast) because he has always eaten the same thing.

His decrease in appetite was BEFORE the steroid, so hopefully his appetite will return WITH the steroid (as he needs to gain weight).

Yes, the blood work was good except for a LOW thyroid number, and the vet said that this is puzzling. Cats don't get low thyroid.

I think he is not feeling good, just by his actions. Somoething that can't be described, but a mama knows.

[kimlovescats]

I'm sorry that Jasper is still not feeling well. I know how frustrating and messy the chronic kitty diarrhea can be! I hope the vet can get to the bottom of this all soon!! (no pun intended)

Kim

[jenluckenbach]

I hope the vet can get to the bottom of this all soon!!

Kim

tee hee.

Well, I added some powdered metamucil (fiber) to his food tonight. And the pred (steroid) must be working on his appetite, because he ate it all. The fiber will not fix his underlying problem, but it might help to firm him up. *fingers crossed*

[catnapper]

Oh Jen, How did I miss this up til now? I'm so sorry to hear this about your handsome boy. Many prayers for you and him coming your way.