Buffy has my Heart
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Does anyone know what can be done for hemorrhoids? This is after 3 weeks of diarrhea. Thanks.
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Maggies Mom Debby
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You don't mention the symptoms. I know hemorrhoids are more likely to happen after being constipated. Could it be impacted anal glands? I would probably call the vet, especially if your cat is in pain.
Charliemeow
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I just did a quick google search, and I found a few sites that imply that cats do not get hemorrhoids. I'm not entirely sure I believe that, but I'm no expert. I did find a lot of info that says if there is any tissue protruding from the anus it could indicate a prolapsed anus or a tumor or a polyp. You may want to rule those out first before assuming they are hemorrhoids. During pregnancy, witch hazel was my best friend (sorry, TMI!)
Buffy has my Heart
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Thank you for your suggestions everyone. Sorry it seemed like I disappeared. I'm working hard trying to keep Buffy eating and active, and I have a lot of humans who need me so I'm just now getting back on.
Buffy has had diarrhea for 3 weeks, which is what has caused the irritation. She did seem to be puffy to me, but not overly so, and pink colored - not red, and I assumed hemorrhoid type problem. I applied olive oil or Vaseline and it would settle down. I took her to vet this morning and there is no sign of prolapse, so good news there anyway.
I'm just stumped as to what to feed her. I've gone through can after can trying to find something that appeals to her. She came out of hiding when I was frying bacon, so I know there's something she'll eat. Vet who performed her pancreatitis test had me get her on B12, which I did. We won't know the results for a week, but he said I'm doing the right things with the daily subq fluids, and he's calling in an appetite stimulant that's for twice daily use. She continues on Albon for another 5 days and it's making her mouth dry and seems as if it's hard for her to chew. She was off subq fluids for 2 days, and I'm thinking it will help the dry mouth now that she's back on.
Does anyone have experience with pancreatitis? She's had weight loss with the diarrhea and I'd like to find some foods that might appeal to her that would not do harm. Vet is telling me she needs low fat. Her BGs seem in good control.
Thanks.
Buffy has had diarrhea for 3 weeks, which is what has caused the irritation. She did seem to be puffy to me, but not overly so, and pink colored - not red, and I assumed hemorrhoid type problem. I applied olive oil or Vaseline and it would settle down. I took her to vet this morning and there is no sign of prolapse, so good news there anyway.
I'm just stumped as to what to feed her. I've gone through can after can trying to find something that appeals to her. She came out of hiding when I was frying bacon, so I know there's something she'll eat. Vet who performed her pancreatitis test had me get her on B12, which I did. We won't know the results for a week, but he said I'm doing the right things with the daily subq fluids, and he's calling in an appetite stimulant that's for twice daily use. She continues on Albon for another 5 days and it's making her mouth dry and seems as if it's hard for her to chew. She was off subq fluids for 2 days, and I'm thinking it will help the dry mouth now that she's back on.
Does anyone have experience with pancreatitis? She's had weight loss with the diarrhea and I'd like to find some foods that might appeal to her that would not do harm. Vet is telling me she needs low fat. Her BGs seem in good control.
Thanks.
Charliemeow
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pancreatitis seems fairly common among this board. I don't have any experience, but you will get lots of help if you post a new topic about it (maybe you already did...I didn't check 
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