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Expert: - 11/21/2008


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Hi,
  I have about 400.00 in vet bills from the past month trying to find out why my "Chancie Boy" has uncontrolled diarreah.  His stool is extremely stinky, like dead smelling and its very runny...as for Chance, he's a normal cat he doesn't seem to realize he's leaking until after and I can tell it embarasses the little guy.  The vet is trying to tell me that it is an upper motor neuron that is affecting the anus's local reflex to not be able to stay shut, so he's not adressing the fact that he licks his butt all the time and may be irratating it with his rough tongue.  He's only 7 mos old, doesn't this incontinence issue usually happen with geriatric felines?  I am currently treating him with Metrinazodole (flagyl) He's only had his second dose so far and his stool is starting to harden.  Have you ever seen uncontrolled diareah in a cat B4 and what was the prognosis?  Don't worry I'm still treating him through the vet, its just whenever I ask for a second opinion they want to gouge me agian with like 70.00 just to consult with me, now I know how the states feel in their actual healtcare system, as I am in Canada.

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Trevor,

I have a few questions for you which will help me determine how to best help you and Chance.

- What are you feeding Chance?

- How does Chance seem when he isn't actually having the issues with feces leaking from his bottom?

- Have you considered seeing a holistic veterinarian?

- Are you open to trying new things to get Chance's bottom under control?

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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.

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I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.

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