Buddy has dry stool issues.

Discussion in 'Feline Health - (Welcome & Main Forum)' started by MikeK, Mar 1, 2010.

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  1. MikeK

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    His glucose readings have been going up and down. Between 125 and 250, no serious high stuff like the last few times (so far!?), no keytones in the urine tests so far. Buddy seems to be having some problems with passing his stool. When it does pass it is dry and sometimes hard and he struggles to go. I am monitoring his glucose for the time being, I want to use slippery elm or pumpkin mix. Will this effect blood sugar? I was considering maybe a sub-Q but thought against it for the moment. I don't seem to see any dehydration to him in the pull test between the shoulders.
     
  2. Pat and Skipper (GA)

    Pat and Skipper (GA) Member

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    Mike, pls see my post on AHOC.
     
  3. Venita

    Venita Well-Known Member

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    What is AHOC Pat?
     
  4. MikeK

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    Hi,

    Yep, got the info. In fact we took off to the store and got some a while ago.

    Thanks!
     
  5. Jayne & Sweety

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    Sweety's poops are a little hard too - So what is AHOC? I searched this site and then the internet, can't find anything. Sounds like an OTC med?
    Thanks.
     
  6. MikeK

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  8. MikeK

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    You are most welcome! :mrgreen:
     
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