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Expert: - 7/14/2011


Question
What can I give my cat for this & how much do I give him?
I have read that I can give him "Immodium".  If so, can I give him pill form?
Thank you for your help!!

Answer
Immodium can help and you can use the 2mg capsules or tablets twice daily for a large bowel diarrhea.  It does not work well for small bowel diarrheas. We always recommend a high fat diet for cats with diarrhea and often we will give vitamin B-12 shots for a few weeks to help resolve any B-12 deficiency that results from enteritis.

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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf

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Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats

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I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.

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