From a person that had constipation(TMI sorry) in the past FROM TAKING Prednisone and other steroid injections(bad back).and pain meds.. the small size of his poop makes me wonder... Are you sure he is not impacted? have you tried something like Laxatone Laxative? It tastes good to them... If you have an impaction you do have loose watery fluids that squeeze out...I apologize if this has been already addressed, but after seeing the video I felt so bad for your little guy I couldnt concentrate on all the postings...
butorphanol is an opiates so be careful dosing him..I'm surprised he has been this so long?
Steroids/ Prednisone
Side Effects in Dogs/Cats
• Systemic side effects to corticosteroids are generally dependent on dose and duration of treatment. Short-term use of prednisone is unlikely to cause adverse effects. Adverse effects are more common in animals on immunosuppressive doses.
• Side effects seen in dogs include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, poor haircoat, GI disturbance, diarrhea, vomiting, weight gain, GI ulceration, pancreatitis, lipidemia, elevated liver enzymes, diabetes mellitus, muscle wasting, and possible behavioral changes.
• Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia may be seen in dogs even on short-term therapy.
• Although cats are less likely to develop side effects than dogs, occasionally polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight gain, GI disturbances and behavioral changes occur.
• Corticosteroids can cause or worsen gastric ulcers.
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