Still having diarrhea

[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!

[lv4dogs]

Well after almost an hour in the pet store last night comparing the fiber levels in the cat foods while also ensuring that the fat & protein levels remain kind of high I left the store with Science Diet Hairball Adult formula. I'm kind of dissapointed as I don't like to feed any diet with corn in it (corn gluten meal is third on the list and ground whole grain corn is sixth on the list). And I've never been a fan of Hills Science Diet. But I have to think of what may be best for my cats at this point. It has the most fiber and still a decent amount of fat & protein.
I figure since I am switching them over gradually they'll still be getting some good food, Innova for a while. And hopefully they won't need to be on it that long either.

If for some reason they will need to be on it long term I'll find another brand even if the amount of fiber, fat & protein levels are slightly less. Or maybe add some Innova (or other decent food) and serve it mixed half & half.