Appreciate the question — let's unpack this. I'm sorry to hear that your cat is having digestive issues. With her age and extensive history, it's perfectly normal to wonder what's going on in that tummy of hers.
There are a few potential culprits when it comes to digestive issues in senior cats. Common causes include dietary sensitivities, inflammatory bowel disease, infections, or even issues related to her liver, kidneys, or pancreas. At home, you can try monitoring her diet for anything new or unusual that might be upsetting her stomach. Offering smaller, more frequent meals of a bland diet, like boiled chicken or rice, can sometimes help settle things down.
Keep an eye out for concerning signs such as significant weight loss, severe vomiting, diarrhea, blood in the stool, or if she seems very lethargic and not herself. These could indicate that a more serious underlying issue needs to be looked into.
Given her history and current situation, it might be beneficial to consider some diagnostics like blood tests, ultrasound, or even endoscopy to get a closer look at what's going on. Booking a video consult with one of our Dial A Vet professionals can help guide you on the best next steps tailored to her needs.
10 year old cat, digestive issues, extensive history - looking for ideas on diagnostic approaches
Ugh... I really don’t know what’s going on with my cat, and I'm starting to get anxious. Mittens has been having digestive issues for a while—like, months? I'd say it’s been about six months, actually. Every now and then, it seems like she's struggling more, especially in the mornings. She’ll either vomit or just refuse to eat her breakfast altogether, and it breaks my heart to see her like this. We’ve been to the vet several times, and they’ve done all the basic tests, but nothing definitive has shown up. I get she’s no kitten at ten, but I hate seeing her suffer like this. I’m wondering if there are any other kinds of diagnostics I should ask the vet to try. Anyone gone through something similar and have some advice? I’m just really worried, and I don’t want to miss anything that could help her feel better.
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