My cat has chronic diarrhea, dark urine, and pain after eating. Why?

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Watson has had chronic diarrhea and inappentence, along with lethargy. He's been to several vets and had a serious of panels - fecal and blood - done, along with an X ray. Nothing is showing concrete. Now, his urine looks rather dark and his diarrhea is mostly a clear, gelatin like mucus substance. What is going on with my baby? He ate last night, but was in pain from it this morning? Should I withhold food/try a home made diet? He's scheduled for an ultrasound and pancreas blood test next. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 months and 20 days old | 4.2 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Watson. The ultrasound should be able to give you valuable information as will the pancreatic test. He could have inflammatory bowel disease or even intestinal cancer. Another test I perform in cases of chronic gastrointestinal disease is testing cobalamin, folate and TLI levels. This tests for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency as well as vitamin deficiencies. I hope you get some answers soon!

My cat has chronic diarrhea, dark urine, and pain after eating. Why?

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