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My cat has had darriah for 3 days shes 7 years old and this is the first time she has ever been sick and I am so scared she does not have anything wrong with her eyes could I give her a little imodium ad ? please say yes please let me know asap. thank you
Hi Sherry,
If your cat weighs 10 lbs, it's safe to give her 1/4 of an Immodium AD tablet. However, this is only like a Band Aid and does nothing to heal what's causing the diarrhea. The Immodium probably won't work, or if it does, the diarrhea will return once she's off it. Also, it should not be used for longer than 48 hours. Most times, cats have a cause of diarrhea, like an infection or parasites. Since the diarrhea has continued for this long, it suggests it's not a passing stomach bug, and your kitty should probably see a vet for a dewormer and an anti-inflammatory/antibiotic. If possible, you should bring in a fresh fecal sample to determine if there is a particular germ or parasite that's causing her diarrhea so the vets can prescribe the best antibiotic.
Good luck!
Jessica
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| Comment | Jessica, thank you very much for your very good advice and not making me think my cat is terminaly ill. but thank goodness it was just a bug and Im glad to say she is back to normal I should have told you also that her name is cynthia and shes never been outside since I have had her, I stayed with her the whole time she was sick shes my dearest friend. I will book mark your site thank you for being there.Sherry and Cynthia | ||
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Jessica
Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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