I just saw an 8 year old DMLH FS cat. The PC was soft mucussy stools with blood.
The cat was untouchable until she was spayed at age 1. She was aggressive when approached. The vet who spayed her found very cystic ovaries. She has been fed canned meat and a decent quality kibble. Interesting, she became friendlier once spayed, however, gradually, her abdomen started to enlarge.
the owner did not seem worried about the abdomen until the diarrhea started. The entire cranial abdomen is hard and distended. It fells like a volleyball. the cat is as wide as she is long. Not fat besides the abdominal volleyball.
Although friendlier, not friendly enough to treat, feel the pulse, or find active points. The tongue was lavender.
Due to the limited opportunity to evaluate this cat,and the extreme presentation, I wanted to pick a winner.
Blood stasis in the abdomen and damp heat in the colon are the main diagnoses.
Would XYS be a good place to start?
Thanks for your input.
Kevin