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post #1 of 7
9/28/05 at 6:27pm
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Little Elsie is approximately 6-weeks of age and has been dewormed with no ill effects. About 1-week after deworming, she developed diarrhea and was put on Albon with the thoughts of having Coccidia.

I was told to keep her on the Albon for about 15-days. She is on day 5 of Albon with absolutely no change in her stool. I understand that the Albon is also relying on her little immune system to have success.

Now I'm told in addition to the Albon, she should have some Amoxy. I'm a bit nervous about over medicating her...she is a tiny little thing & very young. Do you really have to continue the Albon for 15 days before seeing any successful changes in stool? Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 7
9/28/05 at 6:32pm
I would personally go to another vet for a second opinion. Some vets just aren't as good as others.
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post #3 of 7
9/28/05 at 6:35pm
I know all kittens are different, just like people. My Marlee was having diarrhea the week after I adopted her from a shelter (she had already seen a vet, had shots, etc.) and when my boyfriend took her back to the vet they sent home Albon. The vet gave her a bigger dose while there, and starting the next day I gave her 1 mL for 6 days. Her diarrhea was pretty much gone by that night/the next day. So I guess its different depending on the kitty and the problem! My only problem is that now that Marlees diarrhea has stopped, she is having a little constipation! Hopefully it'll be gone soon. Good luck with your baby, and sorry I couldn't be of more help!
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post #4 of 7
9/28/05 at 8:06pm
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Originally Posted by jane_vernon
I would personally go to another vet for a second opinion. Some vets just aren't as good as others.
That's what I would do also and I do it right away. There are other medications available for coccidia. It's important to make sure your kitty isn't getting dehydrated.

Let us know what happens.
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post #5 of 7
9/29/05 at 9:17pm
I have had amazing results from using amoxi with Albon. I had two kittens who were failing fast and this combination made them gain 3 oz in 2 days.

I can't guarantee anything, of course, but I would try it if I were you. Amoxi is a very safe drug and I personally believe whatever slight risk might exist would be easily outweighed by the potential benefit.
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post #6 of 7
9/30/05 at 11:09am
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Originally Posted by semiferal
I have had amazing results from using amoxi with Albon. I had two kittens who were failing fast and this combination made them gain 3 oz in 2 days.

I can't guarantee anything, of course, but I would try it if I were you. Amoxi is a very safe drug and I personally believe whatever slight risk might exist would be easily outweighed by the potential benefit.
Funny you should mention Amoxi...just picked some up and started dosage immediately. From what I understand, the Albon will go after the parasites but not the bacteria...the Amoxi will go after the bacteria but not the parasites...so hand-in-hand they work together.

Thank goodness little Elsie isn't crashing...she eats & drinks like a little piggy. In the last 2-weeks since I've had her, she definitely grew in size and weight. She plays like a little demon and is sweet & cuddly. It's just her stool...it is enough to chase the army out of my house. Very mushy & smelly. This may sound really gross, but I've even tried looking through her stool and near her little behind for any creepy crawlers...none to the naked eye so far.

Well, hopefully the Amoxi working with the Albon will kick-in. Thanks for the suggestions & will keep you posted.
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post #7 of 7
9/30/05 at 12:21pm
The protocol we use at our group is one week on Albon, one week off and then a final week on provided that the stool is firm at the end of the first week. If it isn't, then a second week of treatment ensues and they are reevaluated after that, so it can take a couple of weeks to appear to be working. This is of course assuming the diagnosis is correct. If the cause of the diarrhea was Giardia, the treatment would be with Flagyl, an entirely different medicine.

Note, that Coccidia in kittens is dangerous if not treated. Over time it will destroy the wall of the intestine, and can cause intestinal failure and death. Treated, it should be fine, but treatment is required.
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