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Yes, he's on metronidazole...today is his last day on the meds.Originally posted by smokey the elder
If he has Giardia, the vet will probably give him Flagyl or metronidazole. Giardia is tough to eradicate. We get it every summer in kittens and have to isolate, dose, and clean, clean, clean!
...RIP, our sweet Gini...
Pillar, crumbling
I'm so glad to hear they finally found a reason. I hope that nasty bacterium (or whatever it is) is killed now.
Poor Micah. And again that breeder
Mad Cat Lady (dogs ok)
How is Micah????
"A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is why the cat cannot seem to find tidbits on the floor."
I'm Canadian......eh?
We want to know too!!!Originally posted by BastetsMum
How is Micah????
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
--unknown
Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
--Polar Express
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.
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He's doing good! He's a HUGE lover boy!!!Originally posted by BastetsMum
How is Micah????
But...his little problem is still there. I need to call the vet today to see what our next step is. Poor little guy.
...RIP, our sweet Gini...
I'm Canadian......eh?
AWWWW poor little guy. Prayers on the way. Please keep us updated.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
--unknown
Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
--Polar Express
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.
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Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that Micah is still having health problems.
Owned by 40 paws
If Micah does have Giardia then it might require more than one course of metronidazole to get rid of it.
We are keeping our fingers and paws crossed that another course of Flagyl or something stronger will take care of it for him.
Cheryl, Emily, and Tanner.
🐾 Lacey's Auntie💕
I called the vet on my way home on Friday and she said to keep giving him the metronidazole twice a day and once he has two days of normalcy, to wean him off the Science Diet I/D. The thing is, he's never had a normal BM.
Aby "owners"....please let me know, do your Aby's ever have a "normal" BM??
I want to call the vet again. How do they know if the Giardia is gone? Do they have to do another fecal test?
...RIP, our sweet Gini...
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Oh dear...was hoping he'd be over the runs by now. When we first got our 2 abys my male Bodhi had runny loose stools for about a month before it settled down. He's been fine ever since. But he is more high-strung and jumpy than Maya. He's a big wuss a.k.a scardey cat. He also grooms himself more than Maya and I'm keeping an eye out for bare patches. We switched him from Science Diet to dry Wysong , which uses human grade quality food and Innova also a premium human grade wet food. Both foods have no additives and preservatives. Good luck and keep us posted. Micah is such a sweetie pie. Is he getting along with the others ? Oh yes, I also gave some plain low fat yoghurt once a day with his meal. This is supposed to help as well.
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Mad Cat Lady (dogs ok)
Yes NoahsMummy they do have normal BM's. I hope Micah gets better soon.
Scritchies for Micah and HUGS for NoahsMummy.
"A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is why the cat cannot seem to find tidbits on the floor."
🐾 Lacey's Auntie💕
Plain yogurt, that sounds like a great idea, thank you!
Thanks for the food advice as well. I'll have to check that out. I also need to get to the heathfood store for some Grapefruit Seed Extract that Nakita's meowmee recommended. I think it'll be a good thing for both of us.
He is getting along with the others. He's never been the problem, he LOVES other cats. I just wish they wouldn't be so stuck up about it. Basie is the only one that will allow him to groom him and lay with him.
He's a huge lover boy. I awoke this morning at about 3ish to see him spooning with me under the covers!!! Isn't that CUTE???
The only problem is that my Basie is really put off by him loving HIS mommy! If Basie is with me and Micah comes by and wants love, Basie walks away.
...RIP, our sweet Gini...
Camp Director
Kelly, didn't you post something early on about Micah having problems and that was why he was being turned over to the shelter?
Try this web site.
http://www.wellvet.com/diarrheacats.html
As I have metioned before, I would contact an Aby breeder. They know exactly what to look for when it comes to problems with their cats. They are usually more than helpful.
SAS
Mad Cat Lady (dogs ok)
Good idea Sas. With Prattly's poo problem it was purely stress related. With a change of diet and some R and R he was fine again.
I hope everything goes well for Micah.
Aby's are really gorgeous cats to have definately Lover boys for sure!
"A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is why the cat cannot seem to find tidbits on the floor."
Registered User
Kelly, I sure hope Micah feels better soon. Prayers and postive thoughts are on the way.
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