Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 5/26/2006

Question
lynnwalk@tiscali.co.uk wrote:

> Hi can anyone help! I have an indoor persian cat, he is 7 years old and has always
> suffered with a 'runny tummy'.
> Inspite of trying him on different dried food, I can't seem to find one that
> suits.
> At the moment he is eating James Wellbeloved biscits (Turkey and Rice) Adult,
> over the last two weeks I switched him to the same brand, but Senior Light, This
> seemed to make him worse. If he thieves anything other than biscuits he is even
> worse.
> When he goes he really goes! explosion followed by ransid Smell.
> The Vet can't find anything wrong.
> I also have three other cats who are all OK (one being his twin) all indoor.
>
>
> Regards Lynn
>
>  

Answer
This could be inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).  Ask your vet if that is possible.  This causes the intestine to thicken, so when food goes in, the food comes right out the other end like a hose or a pipe.  The intestine is suposed to fill like a balloon and then contract.  With IBD this does nothappen.