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Colectomy And Diet
by swaneysue - February 12, 2010
Steve,

I have been treating a 26 # main coon feline spayed 7 yr for constipation
She has a partial colonectomy 1 year ago. She is well but has slowly been gaining weight. She is on California natural fish wet and wellness dry complete health. The surgeon recommended the stool be pudding consistency, which it is. How do you think she would do with a high protein diets or raw? Would the stools be too small and pasty and therefore hard to pass in mobility terms? Owner was looking more at evo or wellness core. I talked about origins but would like you opinion about the high protein for this kitty’s colon. Thanks Sue
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by naturevet
February 12, 2010
Hi Sue,

My perception is that bowel wall inflammation promotes the constipation. Steady weight gains are certainly linked with this heightened tendency to inflammation. So any anti-inflammatory diet will help, with protein itself being helpful, not harmful.

Raw diets slow GI motility, and so may not be the right choice for right now. Home-cooked grain-free diets are a happy medium, since they are anti-inflammatory, without slowing motility too much. Does your owner have the energy for that? If absolutely not, I'd go ahead and try either raw or Orijen/EVO.

Herbal options are numerous. Consider Cascara, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, and San Ren Tang.

Good luck,


Steve

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