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I have a senior cat and I brought in 2 kittens about a year and a half ago. My senior cat has lived fairly peacefully with the younger cats but recently she (I think it's the 14 year old senior) has started peeing on the floor in front of my dresser.  Because of her increased demand for water...

LDG I just saw this post and like Monty my little girl (she's not so little anymore, she's a year old) has the same issues. I've had her since she was about 8 weeks old and she's been treated for Giardia as well as many other parasites that cause diarrhea. Her stool has never been well formed...

I scanned over the comments regarding L-lysine and the controversy over it's use. My personal opinion is; if it works then why fix it? Continue to use it. The cost is small compared to some of the other stuff that's being used and it's easy to find and apply.  I have 2 young (they're not...

I agree, people shouldn't be judgmental about others with limited income and resources when they are pet owners. I have found that if I'm honest with my vet and ask them for alternate methods, or med, they are more than willing to help me. Also I've found this site to be an outstanding source of...

I am giving probiotics to my cats, all 3 of them and I think this is making a difference. Thanks for your feed back.​

Sorry it took so long to answer, I've been pretty busy and didn't have time to get back on line. These kitts are now 7 months and they are getting the Merrich adult cat food. I was giving them the kitten food but because of the loose stools I switched to the adult since it contains some fiber...

Yes, the fecal tests were direct (from the rectum) the Giardia is cleared up but loose stools or very soft stools is a norm for the kittens. I haven't given any Tylan as yet because I wanted to see feed back and I also wanted to give me kits a chance to resolve the issues themselves. I did put...

Okay - I have a question.  I have 2 kittens 6 1/2 months old that I purchased from a breeder; just for beginners both kittens had worms and Giardia. I have been taking them to the vet (a very expensive proposition) and after several courses of antibiotics they have been pretty much cleaned up...

Please forgive my lack of knowledge but what the heck is a Feliway diffuser?

I'm glad to see this discussion about L-Lysine, I've got two 6 month olds that haven't really exhibited severe symptoms of Herpes flair ups but they do occasionally get the sneezes, six or seven in quick succession. I asked the vet and she said L-lysine was fine. I grind a 500mg tablet between 2...

Several things could have happened. One the introduction of a new kitty can cause stress which is indicated by loose stools, or two your baby could also have Giardia or TF or both or it's possible your baby could have worms. Also switching your other cat's food around can cause them to...

I had to use the vets food because my babies had diarrhea. I believe this particular one ID/Science Diet had more fiber in it to help bulk up the stool. As I said before, Merrick and Canada seem to be excellent foods, and can be purchased in the canned as well.

I had to jump on the band wagon and I haven't even read the other posts. I have 2 kittens that I've just nursed through Giardia diarrhea you wouldn't believe I felt like I was the litter box queen because I was always cleaning it. BUT the most important thing I can tell you - short and sweet is...

I'm flabbergasted over the issues with cats in todays world. I've had cats all my life, I had cats that had kittens, I've had feral cats, I've had cats on Guam, I've had cats every place I've lived and all these years the only issue I've had with any of them until now was fleas from a baby...

I have a Bengal that seems to have sensitive skin. The first time I noticed it she was licking it constantly so I took her to the vet. The vet gave me a salve to put on it and it went away. Occasionally it comes back but I figure as long as she's not sick and it does go away it's not worth the...

Thank you everyone for the input. As I said, I've had cats all my life and God has blessed in that they have all been healthy and I didn't really have to give meds.  I also had an African Grey and he was a real pistol when I had to towel him but that's a different story. However with my past...

I've searched and can't find any discussions on this topic so if it's been covered before I'm sorry but here goes.  I have 2 kittens about 5 months old now and a senior cat about 13. I'm treating all 3 of them for Giardia but the stuff must be pretty nasty because these guys all seem to know...

I've been following this discussion and didn't feel I had anything important to say so I've kept quiet but at this time I would like to give some feed back. I've owned cats all my life (I'm 72 and can't live without a purr button) and I've had to put some of them down a beloved kitten just...

I will be taking Snow in for another shot sometime in the next week and at that time I will be taking Jingles in also. At that time I'll have the stools retested and we'll go from there but at this time I think these two are doing very well.  Thank you all for your concern, I just think that...

Thanks for your concern. The litter boxes get cleaned several times a day. In fact sometimes I feel like that's my job, cleaning litter boxes. I have an automatic box so that got taken apart and washed. The little box is cleaned several times a day as well. Right now these kittens are quite...