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  1. 03-29-2009, 12:21 PM #1
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    We just went through 2 months of this with Binky. Continual throwing up while still acting hungry. He probably has IBD and the vet has prescribed Prilosec (yes, the OTC people medication). 1/4 tablet once a day, small helpings of food, usually half i/d and half regular, plus dry i/d. So far, so good. Only one episode of vomiting, but that may have been because he was so hungry he gorged his food.

    Keeping fingers crossed for Luna. I know this is extremely frustrating, but hang in there and take it very slowly. And let us know how she's doing...........
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    Glad to hear Luna was sneaking food! lol

    Kirsten, the high protein foods get the urine to the right pH and PREVENT the struvite crystals from forming. DO ask your vet, but that is what my vet told me.

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    Kirsten!! What a roller coaster ride this have been!!! I will keep saying prayers for you BOTH and will light some candles....I really hope an end is in sight.....HUGS Sandra
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    Keeping you and Luna in my thoughts.
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    I'm sorry to hear that Luna is still not doing well. She remains in my thoughts and prayers.
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    I just lit another candle for Luna ..and you and Lily too!
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    Quote Originally Posted by orangemm View Post
    Keeping fingers crossed for Luna.
    Same here. Fingers crossed and prayers said for Luna, Lily and Kirsten.
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    Luna, Lily, and you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Gentle get well lovies to sweet Luna, scritchies and lovies to Luna and countless [[[[[HUGS]]]]] for you!
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    A long time ago one of my cats just kept throwing up; they couldn't find anything. The vet put her on Tagamet (this was a long time ago; first generation extra strong tummy meds.) She was on small portions of A/D, almost like I was feeding a kitten. Lately they use Pepcid for kidney cats; this is basically the same type of meds. Do you have anything like that in Europe? I'm spacing on the generic name at the minute (famotadine, maybe?)

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    Kirsten, we're all rooting for Luna, hope she feels better now!

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    Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, candles and advice! It's very much appreciated.

    Sorry for being short today, but I came down with a bad cold, and I just want to go to bed.

    Good news is, Luna did not throw up today, and she's more interested in other things - food included. She's still on i/d for the time being, but always wants to eat. She pooped this morning for the first time since she got so ill. She's now taking a med called Gastrosel to calm her stomach down; my vet suggested to go on with that for a while. So I have to wait and see what happens. If the puking continues, more tests and treatments will be in order, but I hope it is over!

    orangemm: How did they found out about Binky's IDB? Did she have endoscopy?

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  12. 03-30-2009, 11:59 AM #12
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    Tanner was diagnosed with IBD a few years ago. At that time the vet told me the only definitive way to diagnose IBD is through a biopsy. Usually it is a condition that is diagnosed when all the other options have been ruled out.

    But I am really glad that Luna sounds like she is doing better
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