Still having diarrhea

[Jessika]

Well if they can't pinpoint a problem that is causing the diarrhea to BEGIN with, I don't think that would be "masking" a problem, you know?? I think my main concern would be potential dehydration if they've had diarrhea for awhile, but I'm sure you know to watch for that and make sure they stay hydrated. I can't think of anything else to do to help you so I'm sorry

[lv4dogs]

Well if they can't pinpoint a problem that is causing the diarrhea to BEGIN with, I don't think that would be "masking" a problem, you know?? I think my main concern would be potential dehydration if they've had diarrhea for awhile, but I'm sure you know to watch for that and make sure they stay hydrated. I can't think of anything else to do to help you so I'm sorry

Yeah, I guess thats true. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!

[Craftlady]

We switched to Nutro line of cat food. Cleared Skinny's diarreah up within a week if my memory serves me. All I know is 2 years later no diarreah
I've introduced good quality can food (PetSmarts brand and Nutro brand) without problems.

Skinny had MAJOR coccidea problems for 2 months. We switched vets after 2 months, our new vet (and current one) went the change in food route because he felt the antibotics which we were on for over 2 months were useless at that point. He was correct.

I would seriously look into good quality food minus all that byproduct/corn crap and see if that doesnt help.

[lv4dogs]

We switched to Nutro line of cat food. Cleared Skinny's diarreah up within a week if my memory serves me. All I know is 2 years later no diarreah
I've introduced good quality can food (PetSmarts brand and Nutro brand) without problems.

Skinny had MAJOR coccidea problems for 2 months. We switched vets after 2 months, our new vet (and current one) went the change in food route because he felt the antibotics which we were on for over 2 months were useless at that point. He was correct.

I would seriously look into good quality food minus all that byproduct/corn crap and see if that doesnt help.

They are in Innova food which is an excellent food! I feed my dogs Nutro so I have nothing against it but I personally think Innova is better.

But maybe their bodies are changing... maybe the Innova just isn't working for them anymore?

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that your cats are still having problems. I also feed my cats Innova cat food in both wet and dry. My kittens also had diarrhea for quite a long time and I think that they're finally becoming better. Maybe your cats are sensitive to the herring meal that is used in the Innova brands. I sure hope that something will work for them soon. Good luck.

[lv4dogs]

I'm sorry to hear that your cats are still having problems. I also feed my cats Innova cat food in both wet and dry. My kittens also had diarrhea for quite a long time and I think that they're finally becoming better. Maybe your cats are sensitive to the herring meal that is used in the Innova brands. I sure hope that something will work for them soon. Good luck.

I suppose their bodies could be changing but I find it odd that BOTH cats would change at the SAME time.
They've been eating Innova ever since I got them, Meko's been on it for 2 years, Tiki's been eating it for about 4-5 months. No problems until now.

I think I'll try them on a hairball formula of a decent brand. I know Innova doesn't have such a diet so I'll see if Nutro makes one.

[lv4dogs]

I LOVE my new(er) vet! They rock! Took me almost 2 years to find a good vet in my area & I couldn't be happier. It was well worth the wait to find them!

Anyways she called me back before I even had a chance to call her & ask her about the w/d.
She saw Meko once but not Tiki. Anyways she remembered seeing Meko & remembered that she's at a slim healthy weight so she had to call me right back to tell me that that's probably not the best thing for them to be on. AND before I could even mention it she reccomended me buying a decent hairball formula at the pet store instead of the expensive new purina veterinary diet thats high in fiber & bland that they sell at their office!
She said that since the hairball formulas don't have as much fiber as she'd like the cats to be on that I should add a small small amount of pumpkin to their food. Like a tablespoon twice a day. And use the metamucil (sp?) twice a day.

She said to try this for 2-3 weeks and if there is no improvement to bring them in then. Of course if it worsens I should bring them in sooner.

So I'll be at the pet store tonight, then the grocery store.

[Jessika]

she reccomended me buying a decent hairball formula at the pet store instead of the expensive new purina veterinary diet thats high in fiber & bland that they sell at their office!

Wooow that's rare a vet will do that, because they usually "HAVE" to recommend the food sold in their office because that particular company sponsors them or something. I LIKE your vet!!

[lv4dogs]

Wooow that's rare a vet will do that, because they usually "HAVE" to recommend the food sold in their office because that particular company sponsors them or something. I LIKE your vet!!

I know! This vet office really rocks! This is not the only thing have done, they always go above & beyond to make sure that both people & pets are happy!
If I would of known they were this good I would of went to them years & years ago!
I will reccomend this vet to EVERYONE in this area!