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Update: So the PCR came back. It turns out she has giardia (still), crypto, and hookworm. The hookworm was a surprise as I mentioned. The giardia too. We are waiting for the meds for crypto. I decided to treat the cats with safeguard on my own for the hookworm (and possibly giardia) while I wait...

Update: So, we are on a second round of Albon while we wait for our big PCR panel to come back from the lab.  The vet office called today.  They need more poop...to do more screening.  (Had to laugh.)  What they did tell me is that so far, my Lil' Wisp is loaded with giardia..still.  AND she has...

Thanks Jcat.  I am hopeful.  We will see.  Any prayers will help.  It has been a long ordeal. Cara

Update:  Alright.  I know I have not had much response to this thread, but I am posting updates just in case future readers may benefit.  Following the last round of panacur, my female (Lil' Wisp) still had loose stool.  The vet requested that I bring her in for a check up.  She declared her...

You think so?  It is still soft and stinky.  I want to believe it.  Waiting for the vet office to open so I can grill the staff with a million questions.  I hate being 'that patient'; that's why I read a million scholarly articles, forums, etc.  But, then again, my vet warned me about "Dr...

Ah yes! Firm poops. I'd do a cart wheel for a firm poop.  I think Lil' Wisp (our female's name) is improving.  At least, she isn't using the box several times/day.  Maybe once or twice.  Crossing fingers. Cara

Thanks for the support, Jcat!  It is reassuring to know that a difficult case did clear.  Wow! 6 weeks!  I will brace myself.  It has already been 4 weeks.  I can do this!  I will post updates as they progress.  Hopefully for the better. You know, I find myself walking down the hall toward the...

Hi All! My family just acquired 2 beautiful highlander kittens.  Unfortunately, they had a few health issues.  The most troublesome has been giardia.  The male kitten was first diagnosed and both kittens were treated with panacur for 6 days followed by 15 days of flagyl. We followed the vet's...