Ok. I will try and make this as short as possible. Rescued 9 kittens (and mother). Yes, all from one mother... So, they are relatively small for their age. I believe they are around 10 to 12 wks at this point. They all have been healthy up until about two weeks ago one of them started having diarrhea 2 wks ago. It has progressively worsened. It is now water and uncontrobable with her the last few days. She is sore from it being on her. I am doing the best I can with cleaning and such but i work 12 hour shifts so I can't do much when I'm not there. That isn't my main concern obviously the diarrhea, dehydration, and the actual cause of it are my main concerns.
They were all wormed twice with drontal which covered the tapeworm and roundworm. Diarrhea (most likely by coincidence) started after the last worming treatment. Took the baby with diarrhea to vet and had fecal test that was clear of any parasite and bacteria. Had a second test also showed negative. I specifically asked if they checked for Giardia and Coccidia and they said yes but did not show. I am quite Leary of this test being accurate. She was treated with Flagyl and also Panacur. After starting panacur it actually seemed to worsen and became watery. Any experience with Panacur causing diarrhea or making it worse also??
I am starting to get really worried. I have started probiotics and fiber with her diet since last night but have not noticed to much of a difference at this point. I'm feeding her pedialyte with syringe and mixed in her water and food.
I guess my question is does anyone have any experience with Coccidia, Giardia or any specific bacterial infection? What does their stool usually look like with Coccidia versus Giardia?? And did they have other symptoms? She has not vomited. No loss of appetite and in fact she honestly is eating like a horse most likely because she isn't retaining any nutrients because of the constant diarrhea.
Her stool is watery and like a tan with pinkish color to it. I have not seen any blood or yellow stool.
I have two others that now have started to have loose stool but they were sneaking moms food so it may be from that but at this point to be safe I have separated her from the other babies. I have kept them all separate from my two older cats from the beginning and have only briefly been around each other. Should I be concerned also for my cats??
Sorry for all the questions I'm just completely stumped and don't know what else to do for this poor baby. I'm praying the probiotics and fiber help. Any advice on your experience with coccidia, Giardia, or bacterial infections and their symptoms they presented. Any advice on treatment with panacur as well. I did check the side effects and it does have it listed but that is nearly listed as a side effect for every medication so would rather here from experience to get better idea.
Thank you all and so sorry for how long this post is....
They were all wormed twice with drontal which covered the tapeworm and roundworm. Diarrhea (most likely by coincidence) started after the last worming treatment. Took the baby with diarrhea to vet and had fecal test that was clear of any parasite and bacteria. Had a second test also showed negative. I specifically asked if they checked for Giardia and Coccidia and they said yes but did not show. I am quite Leary of this test being accurate. She was treated with Flagyl and also Panacur. After starting panacur it actually seemed to worsen and became watery. Any experience with Panacur causing diarrhea or making it worse also??
I am starting to get really worried. I have started probiotics and fiber with her diet since last night but have not noticed to much of a difference at this point. I'm feeding her pedialyte with syringe and mixed in her water and food.
I guess my question is does anyone have any experience with Coccidia, Giardia or any specific bacterial infection? What does their stool usually look like with Coccidia versus Giardia?? And did they have other symptoms? She has not vomited. No loss of appetite and in fact she honestly is eating like a horse most likely because she isn't retaining any nutrients because of the constant diarrhea.
Her stool is watery and like a tan with pinkish color to it. I have not seen any blood or yellow stool.
I have two others that now have started to have loose stool but they were sneaking moms food so it may be from that but at this point to be safe I have separated her from the other babies. I have kept them all separate from my two older cats from the beginning and have only briefly been around each other. Should I be concerned also for my cats??
Sorry for all the questions I'm just completely stumped and don't know what else to do for this poor baby. I'm praying the probiotics and fiber help. Any advice on your experience with coccidia, Giardia, or bacterial infections and their symptoms they presented. Any advice on treatment with panacur as well. I did check the side effects and it does have it listed but that is nearly listed as a side effect for every medication so would rather here from experience to get better idea.
Thank you all and so sorry for how long this post is....
