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Alex....Any news on Teddie, hope you have not already posted and I have missed it! 
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Was wondering the same thing Pat. Hope all went well. xxx |
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Sorry guys, just posted in the daily thread section! Would it be better to transfer it over here? |
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Right folks, here is this afternoons Teddie report!!! vet visit went well. Was very pleased with his manner and knowledge! His initial diagnosis is IBS, as we all suspected (maybe we should set up an online advice site). He has sent off a blood sample to test that her body is breaking down the enzymes properly (or something along those lines). He also wants her kept on the metronidazole for at least 6 more weeks, and then gradually taper it off, rather that stopping it altogether, and risking it all starting again. He is very happy for her current feeding regime to remain in place, and has no problems with her remaining on the hills id for life if need be!!! He doesn't want her spayed yet, feels it would be too risky health wise, and wants to wait at least another 8 weeks and build her up some more. So all in all, todays bill came to almost the £100 mark!!! |
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Have replied in the daily thread Alex |
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and me .... how confusing!  Never mind! |
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It's Molis fault lol. I will go and delete my reply over there too and repost it here! |
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TBH Fran, from the conversation we had, the blood test is more of a rule out thing! If that comes back clear then the diagnosis is IBS almost 99%! He did talk about doing a gastric-biopsy, but said it would most likely be a waste of money (how refreshing to hear a vet say that) as you have to take a sample from just the right spot to get a result otherwise it just comes back clear! And there was another digestion test, but it has to be sent off to America for testing as they dont do it in this country, that comes in at over £300!!!! But he didn't recommend that either, says it isn't very reliable in cats. He says that there is the chance that she may have to remain on the metronidazole for life and that he was at a conference recently talking to a vet who is knowledgable about these things and that they just don't know why some cats have these problems and why they go bad again as soon as the antibiotics are stopped, but he says we will cross that bridge if we come to it. There is also another drug we can try if things stop working with the metronidazole (can't remember the name), but the vet feels that we have been managing it well and that in the end is what it comes down to with IBS as there isn't a 'cure' as such. |
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Blood tests can be pricey Alex but best to rule out as much as you can. Process of elimination I guess. Your new vet certainly seems to be far more knowledgeable than the last and supportive too. Getting a diagnosis is half the battle I think. Once you know exactly what you are dealing with, you can then research things a little yourself and discuss your findings with the vet. All the very best to you both, sending lots of love as always xxx |
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