We have a male, neutered cocker poo who is 6 years 9 months old. For past two months he’s had chronic diarrhoea necessitating several trips to the vets. He’s had antibiotics and pain pain killers. He’s now on steroids, probiotics, gradual diet change recommended - Royal Canin Hypoallergenic, and probiotic sachet added to food. I’m also giving three smaller meals per day. He’s been howling in pain passing faeces although it’s slightly better with pain relief. He’s had bloods done - all ok, faecal check - all ok, scan - all ok, vitamin B12 test - all ok. He’s now stopped eating the Royal Canin Hypoallergenic and I’ve woken to another mess from overnight. I don’t know what else to try. I’m desperate as he’s lost nearly 2kg so far. He can’t be left for even the shortest time as he needs to be let out so frequently, and it’s so debilitating for him and becoming a nightmare to deal with. The vet is treating for Inflammatory Bowel Disease but says we would need to spend more money on operating to do a biopsy which he thinks can’t be done by endoscopy. We don’t want to put him through that if diet alone may be the cause and we don’t have the £4,000 they’ve estimated on top of the £1,000 we’ve already paid (no insurance). Any help or advice would be so appreciated. Thanks for reading!
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