Traci and Boomer
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Does anyone else's cat have this? The web says it's "rare" so of course my cat gets it. I seem to get the rare stuff. :lol:
It's actually a relief to hear this DX (they FINALLY figured it out) since he's always had the symptoms - he can't gain weight because he doesn't produce enzymes to dogest his food-all the food remains undigested in his colon and gets pooped out.
He needs powder enzymes added to his food. There are 2 kinds: viokase and pancreazyme. There are also pills.
Questions: has anyone ever used either of these? Is there a taste to the product?
Is there any reason why a powder is better than a pill? Pills seem cheaper.
Iv'e priced this and of course it's expensive. I'm considering just getting the first batch from my vet and pay more just to get it quick. The cheapest I've found is an 8oz bottle at Dr. Foster and Smith for $86 with free shipping.
Does anyone know a site used to compare prices for things like this? I sometimes use Shopzilla but it's not the greatest. More $$$$ to spend. Boomer's gonna have to increase his hours at work to pay for this stuff!
It's actually a relief to hear this DX (they FINALLY figured it out) since he's always had the symptoms - he can't gain weight because he doesn't produce enzymes to dogest his food-all the food remains undigested in his colon and gets pooped out.
He needs powder enzymes added to his food. There are 2 kinds: viokase and pancreazyme. There are also pills.
Questions: has anyone ever used either of these? Is there a taste to the product?
Is there any reason why a powder is better than a pill? Pills seem cheaper.
Iv'e priced this and of course it's expensive. I'm considering just getting the first batch from my vet and pay more just to get it quick. The cheapest I've found is an 8oz bottle at Dr. Foster and Smith for $86 with free shipping.
Does anyone know a site used to compare prices for things like this? I sometimes use Shopzilla but it's not the greatest. More $$$$ to spend. Boomer's gonna have to increase his hours at work to pay for this stuff!