I'm really beginning to worry if Luna is seriously ill

[Kirsten]

Posted this is Cat General already, but wanted to update this thread also:

Luna was at the vet's office again this afternoon and got a shot which is supposed to cure possible inflammations in the colon tissue. Also, there's another change in her diet now, she'll get nothing else but Hill's r/d now, no i/d is allowed until her colon has recovered. Next week, I'll bring another stool sample to the vet's office.

To those who do not know: Clostridia have been found in her stool last fall, and she's through several antibiotic treatments, but not very successful so far.

She's sleeping in my lap at the moment and looks a bit groggy, most likely from the shot.

Kirsten

[Logan]

Darling, Luna, I hope you will be just fine, sweetheart.

As for the pumpkin, Kirsten, if you were to find it, you want pure pumpkin, not the pumpkin pie filling! It is made by Libby's, most often, in the states. Wonder if I could ship you some??? I'd be glad to do that if your vet and you think it would help.

You let me know by PM if you want me to try.

Logan

[AmberLee]

Does Luna like plain yogurt? It's used in humans to restock the 'good' bacteria lost when on antibiotics and can bind diarrhea, too. Many cats love it, perhaps you could try a little?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Kirsten, how in the world did I miss this?! I'm so sorry to hear Luna is still not doing well. I know you had such hopes that the last dose of antibiotics would do it for her.

Poor Luna, hugs skritchies and prayers going out to you sweetie. Snuggle in mommy's lap as much as you need, just get better real quick, ok?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kirsten, thanks for the update. I sure hope that Luna's new r/d diet and the shot she was given will help her and make her feel better. Please get well soon Luna.

[Kirsten]

Thanks everyone!

I've found out something very interesting today! After Luna got that anti-inflammatory shot yesterday, her stool was NORMAL this morning, plus it's been the first time for many days that she was using her box again!

I haven't changed her diet yet, I first wanted to find out if there would be any improvement by the shot only, 'cause this should give the vet a hint. She's not in her office today, otherwise I would have called her already to tell her, but to me it looks very obvious now that there must have been inflammated areas in Luna's colon already. Clostridia is well-known for causing colitis if untreated and it looks like Luna's colon tissue is already damaged.

I will feed the last can of her old diet today to see what happens, than change her diet as discussed with the vet. On Monday, I will call her again to discuss further treatment. I hope this means we're on the right path now!

Thanks everyone for your support and advice, and for keeping my girl in your thoughts!

Kirsten

[HayleyRosie]

I'm so sorry to hear Luna is having this problem. I hope the shot worked and this is the end of her sickness.

[Felicia's Mom]

I'm glad the shot has helped, and Luna is improving.

[Randi]

I'm glad to hear the shot helped. Now, stick to the new diet and hope for the best. I think Amberlee's advise is worth trying also!

Kisses to sweet little Luna!

[Cataholic]

Keeping Luna and you in my prayers!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kirsten, I'm so glad that the shot has helped Luna. Hopefully this will help your vet identify her illness and hopefully it will be easily treatable. Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

[Kirsten]

Thanks everyone!

Well, she has pooped on the floor again this morning, but the stool looked still normal. That's a good sign, I think. I'm really believeing in my inflammation-theory now and hope it is treatable. Let's wait and see what the vets says on Monday.

BTW, about the pooping on the floor-thing... I'm beginning to wonder if Luna is doing that because she doesn't want Lily to cover her poo? Luna has never covered it but now Lily is doing that for her. Whenever she hears Luna is using her box, Lily would run to her, wait until she's finished and then cover her poo and pee. Maybe this is the reason why Luna is looking for places with solid surfaces?

Kirsten

[smokey the elder]

I'm glad Luna is doing better.

As far as the toileting problem goes, maybe Luna would like her own litter box. Then she can get away from Lily when she does her business.

[Kirsten]

She has her own litter box. I have three boxes for two cats.

Kirsteb

[CatDad]

I was happy to hear that Luna is pooping normaly. If it is inflamation that is causing the problem, I know that there are anti-inflammatory pills that you can give her.

Sorry to hear that she went on the floor again, and at this point it may be a behavior thing rather then being related to her medical stuff. Maybe she just needs to readjust to using the litter box and it may get better with time. I wish I had some other suggestions but I don't. Also, 3 boxes for 2 cats is plenty.

Well, continued prayers for Luna and I really hope that you have found the answer.