anyone ever have a cat with colitis?

[Denine]

My poor boy has stress induced colitis. He has been on Flagyl and only has one dose left. He is better, but it isn't gone.

I know I will be having to call the vet again, but I was just wondering if other's had this experience and how long di it last?

 

[mackeysmom]

Hi Denine -

My Mackey has stress-induced ulcers in his mouth which keep leading to infections. No sooner do we stop the antibiotic - the infection returns.

I'm not sure what is causing your cat's stress - but since the cause of Mackey's stress (house for sale and lots of strangers coming in and out, introduction to a new kitten a few months ago, pain from diabetic neuropathy, vision problems, old age) isn't going away anytime soon, my vet and I decided to try an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication for Mackey.

He is currently on a small dose of Elavil. It's too soon to see if it works (just started it a few days ago), but you might want to talk to your vet about it.

Good luck,
Laura

 

[Denine]

Thanks for your reply.

We are going to try probiotics. If they don't help, we will go back to the flagyl. Then we will go from there I guess.