Why is my cat still grouchy and has diarrhea after pancreatitis?

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My cat's been recovering from pancreatitis and cholangiohepatitis and has been doing much better since taking him an ER at the end of october. He is now off all medications he was on and on a new diet of Hills science diet I/D, wet and dry, and eating and drinking perfectly fine. The problem is, he has episodes where he is very grouchy now especially with our other 8 month old cat and continues to have some mild but still noticable diarrhea. My vet says his blood work looks fine though on Nov 18. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Abu. Based on your description of Abu's episode and current intermittent diarrhea I would be suspicious that he may have a mild underlying GI problem. Generally, cat's GI systems are very sensitive, and often when they go through a bout of pancreatitis it can sometimes become a chronic issue leading to occasional diarrhea/vomiting. Some cats have a condition called triaditis, where they experience pancreatitis and concurrent inflammation in their intestines. This would explain Abu's moodiness and his diarrhea. Cats with this condition often need to have anti-nausea and anti-diarrheal medication intermittently to help them cope with their symptoms. It is often challenging to completely cure this condition. I would recommend having Abu reevaluated by your veterinarian to ensure that he is still comfortable and not experiencing a full re-lapse. Your veterinarian can then discuss potential medication options for your to have at home. Hope this helps, good luck!

Why is my cat still grouchy and has diarrhea after pancreatitis?

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