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Thanks for taking the time to respond! From my earlier research, I was sorry to learn that cancer is a risk for cats with IBS and pancreatic issues. But, it sounds like you are coping well and in good company! Best to you :).

It's so hard to lose a pet that one has had from a very early time. Hoping the good memories of her is helping you to recover. Thank you very much for sharing your information. It's such a trial and error challenge, but will continue to do what I can for my 2 babies :). Hang in there...  (p.s...

Hello CareBearBaby's Mom: I read with interest your journey to help your kitty. It's hard to watch our babies suffer for so long. I have been through similar challenges since one of mine was a kitten, and now with my 10 y.o. male. It's a daily effort and still symptomatic (tho' some improvement...

Maybe it's my bengals, but after a trial 3 day trip away, (with friend dropping by twice/day to feed, etc.), they were almost feral when I returned. Skittish and afraid even of me, I've never seen them like that. So, it's find a stay-over cat sitter or reschedule my trip when she can come(!)...

My cat is having the same issue with his third eye (1/4 closed). He was diagnosed with clostridium perfrengens over 6 weeks ago. His stools are much better, he still has a bit of liquid mixed with a normally formed stool. He seems fine otherwise, even more active than usual. He may be a bit...

Unfortunately, your boy could have contracted herpes from his Mom in utero, even if she doesn't have symptoms (she can be a carrier). There are some good natural treatments, like GSE (Grapefruit seed extract) that have been shown effect against Herpes (add a few drops to their canned food, but...

Thanks, Carolina!!!  Emma doesn't have Clostridrium, it's just one of her IBD flare-ups which happens 2-3x/year. I'll likely give her a maintenance dose of S.B. now though. The good news is after one immediate treatment of Slippery Elm, followed later by some S.B., she had a normal poo this...

Hi AmyRose:   Stress sure reeks havoc with our immune systems, and kitties as well. It looks like Herpes, but I'm no vet! Herpes lives in our bodies and flare-ups occur under scary, new situations/ stress. IF this is the first cat you've ever brought home, your boy is likely to be experiencing...

I appreciate you sharing your thinking on this, Caroline, it helps alot!   I did not know that C.P. had a high return rate. And, feeding three times/day may be a good way to help them adjust to the later feeding. Thank you!  (They currently are fed twice/day, but as with many cats, they tend to...

Hello!  Remember, the word "synonym" means similar but not the same (so the different strains are within the general reference of probiotics from yeast). Thanks for the article link--a good overview of the studies.. ....Yet, they did not make mention of Clostridrium perfringens in the general...

I see...I thought it was just important to give with each meal to prevent the diarrhea after they ate. I realize now that I was giving the amount in food which both cats have access to, and there's a chance he was not eating enough of it. So, today I started giving them separate plates (really...

@Carolina:  So glad to hear your crew is doing great! :) :D :) I'm giving a human form available in France ("Ultra Levure") in a sweet powder form, which both cats adjusted to in their food after about 4 days, fortunately! I believe I read some member's posts that S.B. must be given with their...

Hi Caroline: Thank you for your thorough reporting on your babies and clostridium p. last year! I trust they are all in good health. I would love some feedback on my kitty's continuing situation with the same bacteria. I treated my adult cat with an antibiotic for 14 days prescribed by the vet...