Well, this is only a semi-update. Ollie was on metronidazole for just over a week along with the canned low residue Iams food. When I ran out of the metronidazole (and I may be spelling that wrong) and the food, I called the vet's office back to see what the next step is. I told them that I haven't really noticed much of a difference so far in his poo consistency, but I would swear that he's putting on a little bit of weight. And he's only had one accident since Saturday and it wasn't a very big one. Anyway, so the vet decided I should start him on the dry low residue food as well as another round of the metronidazole and prednisole (sp?) too this time. Good thing he's a trooper when it comes to taking pills. I picked up more cans of the wet food too- he gets 1/3 of the can in the morning and at night and is sooo happy about that. And he loves the dry food version as well (and so does our fatty, Stewie).

So far, in the three days he's been on the dry food & the pred, I've noticed his poo, while still runny, is really dark in color. Gross. But as long as he's keeping it in the litter box, I can deal with it. Like I said, I swear he's looking a little "fuller", but it could all be in my hopeful mind. I'll have to get him back to the vet soon for an accurate weigh-in.

Thanks for all the happy thoughts! Hopefully this next round of food & drugs will help some!