My precious adopted kitty has had chronic diarrhea since I brought him home he was 2 yrs.old he's now 4,I've taken him to vet several times,tried different diet suggestions,put through tests, and about $1000 later,diagnosed with IBD,we were givin prescription,including steroids ,he had a little blood in his stool,and outer anus red,painful &swollen,prescribed ointment for that,it cleared that up. He was also put on prescription diet,plant based dry food(I/Z for cats with food allergies,skin problems. Still suffers from very wet diarrhea and lately( he's never done before) been going under the dining table not pee, where its dark and "hidden"from us. He has always and is used to being an outdoor kitty, I've tried the lets make you inside only plan, he was miserable,so was I,he loves to climb trees and freedom, he Howell all day all night,24/7. I couldn't see him so sad and miserable,so gave in. I bought and tried really nice catio,so it's outside for him,but unable to do or go anywhere he wants so he's free to get into,eat anything he finds. He's an avid hunter too😫Always bringing home dead presents. I can't control that the way things are,(he refused and cried trapped in catio too) spent $600 on that,special expensive prescription food,which we can barely afford,and lastly,for about the past month,he's been pulling out chunks of his furr,I hear that's from stress,and will lay near me and meow ,nonstop,as if he's trying to tell me something,it has been suggested to take him back to best friends where I adopted him from,to being put down either one makes me sick and extremely sad and depressed,I just couldn't part from him. He's been like a service cat,I have seizure and have mental disorders,he is ALWAYS right by by side or on top of me,he cares so much a loves me so loyally, it's unreal. He has even saved my life once,literally,10 minutes from sure death. Nobody understands how much I love my kitty,he's my world,at the same time I want what's best for him,not be selfish .Can you please help,any suggestions? I would so appreciate anything you can give,kungpao will too. Thank you so very much!!!

I have a cat Ray that is a hospice foster- he has IBS..we went through tons of meds and in the end a pre & probiotic is what seemed to help for several months. Five days ago he stopped eating very much, I noticed he is going to the litter box and straining to poop but nothing coming out...obviously he is not eating. I have been doing sub q fluids, b12, pre & probiotics, has been on cbd oil this week too- gave him some cat lax tonight & a little buprexex as he seemed really uncomfortable. He does not seem painful on belly, no enlarged tummy, bowels or bladder. I was reading this could be stress related? I will get in with my vet...originally I thought UTI but after reading info here I am wondering.

My 7 month old male kitten had soft smelly stools since he was 2 months old. We started treatment with Royal Canin Sensitive diet and started showing good results, but around that time he was diagnosed with liver problems so we discontinued and concentrated on his Liver health. Vet has been giving him Liver supplements daily and his Liver is healthy now although he poops bad-smelling-loose-motion often. Now, from last 2 weeks the motion is loose frequently and he hates Royal Canin gastro-intestinal food. He prefers his usual wet food itself. Please advise. It saddens me as he's crying for his food and not as active as before, but still seems happy.

I have a 12yr. old male neutered cat who is about 14lbs. and very healthy (white teeth, shinny coat, bright eyes, not loosing weight). Started with diarrhea about a year ago. Vet did various tests, all came back negative. Tried all different types of food (single ingredient, sensitive stomachs, i/d, only chicken, etc.) with no results. He's been on a probiotic capsule for more than 2 months and NOTHING has stopped the diarrhea. Worst part is he's making a mess around my dog's weewee pad and occasionally a mess in the litter box. The ONLY cat food he will eat is any Fancy Feast Pate and Hills Dry i/d kibble.

My poor boy is about 5yrs and he has been throwing almost his entire life. I've taken him to almost every vet. around here! He's been diagnosed IBS- IBD- nervous stomach- etc. Im so done, UGH They have RX him everything from Prednizone, to Tagamet, ID food. The only thing that hasn't been done to him is a scope. (No one has one around our area). He is real uneasy and all this throwing up CANT be good for his esophagus. He only throws-up liquid (pink color), NEVER any food or hair, which confuses everyone! When he purrs he sounds like he's gurgling(Not always), that's when I know he's going to blow! Please HELP I cant bare to see him go through this and Not do anything.

My Jasmine is almost 16. We have labeled her to have IBD with diarrhea and weight loss for the past 4 years. Have changed diet several times, used probiotics, steroids and did well initially. Now she continues to lose weight . Friday we went to vet, spent $200 on labs including thyroid and all are normal. She is down to 5 pounds. Losing faith in vet and says she is old. She eats well but I don’t know where it goes. The more she eats the more stool she seems to have. It is getting very sad. I don’t want to lose her.

My best buddy Fred has been dealing with IBS/IBD for over a year now. We've done SEVERAL rounds of antibiotics and steroids: some symptoms (inhaling his food and throwing up several times a day) improved once we switched to Hill's ID Digestive Health food, but the litter box issues (he goes once in the box, then goes on the floor next to the box), gas, and diarrhea improve only short-term. He's had issues with hairballs lately: he excessively grooms his little cat friend (who's indoor/outdoor, whereas Fred only has supervised outdoor excursions since he's been exclusively an indoor cat for the majority of the 10 years I've had him), so I added a bit of Purina ONE Naturals formulated for hairball control, and the hairball issue improved dramatically. However, I have yet to pinpoint a specific cause, emotional (Fred is needy,and extremely attached to people in general) or physical, and I'm just at my wit's end. I have a Feliway diffuser to help with stress when I'm at work (and it seems to have helped, some), and he has THREE litterboxes which are cleaned several times per day. I've read increasing fiber can help,but I've not yet discussed this with my vet. Fred gets EXTREMELY upset when we go to the vet, so I'd like to avoid a vet visit, if possible. Are Fred and I doomed to a perpetual cycle of prednisone, or is there something else I can try?

My cat has just been diagnosed about 3 weeks ago ... I'm devastated that I can't seem to help her be comfortable. She is on Hills I/D food - biscuits and soft meat (cans of food). I'm giving her meds at the moment (Flagyl) - how can I offer her some relief??? She looks so sad & despondent...

Cat has had I.B.S for almost 10 years and has been throwing up and skipping meals off and on eating Hills prescription I.D wet food only. However recently, for treatment we have tried switching his diet to Hills prescription Z.D along with once weekly b12 shots and once daily 0.5mg of Budesonide liquid. Nothing is working and now he is even worse and projectile vomiting once a day and drooling frequently. Where to go from here? He has always been skinny due to his condition but now he is losing even more weight and is down to about 7 lbs.