I think Xavier may have IBS/Collitis? *UPDATE*

[Medusa]

Have you considered a pro-biotic such as Forti Flora to sprinkle on Xavier's food? My RB Puddy had this problem occasionally and Forti Flora took care of it. Cats usually like the flavor and you can sprinkle it on dry food as well.

[CultureJunky]

Thank you for all your excellent advice. I will definately ask a lot of questions when I take him to the vet. I think I will write a list of things, so I don't forget to ask certain questions.
Thanks Guys.

[CultureJunky]

Xavi has an appointment at Cardiff Cat Clinic at 5.45 on Monday. I'll let you know how it goes. Cardiff Cat Clinic are very good, being a cat only practice. The vet is very lovely and gentle with the cats and he was where I took Jack in his last days, I transferred Jack there because I was unhappy with the other vets who had operated. He was wonderful with him, and made him comfortable before he was PTS.
I would trust him with any cat.

[CultureJunky]

Xavier is fine. The vet says that he has a bacteria infection and has prescribed anti-biotics for him. He has a week's course of 1 tablet twice daily. He said this particular bacteria is common in cats that come from rescue places and also with Xavi's feral background. It clears itself eventually apparently but the anti-biotics should clear it up completely.

He said the bad smell should go quite quickly and his stools should return to normal. He said that usually with collitis you don't get a foul smell, so he ruled that out.

He also said that Xavi is in fantastic condition, and is going to grow a lot more! I can't wait for him to grow into his paws

He was excellently behaved and just sat there on the counter for the vet to examine him, and he even let them smoothe him. He was a little treasure and I'm so proud of him

Kate

[katladyd]

I am so happy that Xavier will be fine! It's always stressful when one of our babies is ill. Your mind just goes everywhere! Give him hugs and kisses for me.