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Originally Posted by JuneBugs Momma  Me and my vet went over symptoms and he has shown none (abrupt vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, loss of appetite, lethargy and constant diarrhea). JB never had diarrhea where he was constantly going. He had intermittent soft stool (pudding-like and never watery) in-between normal stools over a period of 2-3 days, not hours, that were of normal brown color. As soon as he started the chicken & rice diet it turned the yellow color. The vet said if his diarrhea/soft stool was not of proper color from the onset then it would be questioned, but, it started after the bland diet and the color change happens often with these diets. Also with him having some mucous discharge in his last stool, he suspects some sort of infection or IBS (hence why the use of the steroid and his inflamed bum area). Impaction of anal glands was ruled out. Also, intermittent soft stool in-between normal stool is a possible sign on GI upset.
In general, he is acting his normal self and loving the chicken and rice, for unlike your Jackson, he has been tolerating the diet well. I stopped by the vet office yesterday after the rabies clinic and mentioned that JB's last soft stool was Tuesday morning (4 days). The vet said he was not worried and that is actually a good sign, for he was totally empty and now the digestion has to start all over again. It is a slow process on bland diets plus he is on the medication. Any changes for the worse will be promptly investigated. |
If there is a concern for IBS I would urge you to speak with your vet about a novel protein diet.
I also don't see mention of bloodwork and without it your vet is left guessing. There are some conditions that would come to light based on lab values.