Cat Taking Metronidazole,still Having Soft/mushy Poop

[Kxng7233]

My cat was vomiting and having diarrhea so I took him to the vet. We had blood test (came back negative) and has been taking metronidazole for 9 days. His stool improved on the first 2 days of metron, but became soft and now is mushy. I am wondering if it’s the metron causing the soft/mushy stool. Anyone experienced with metron? Thanks!

 

[mrsgreenjeens]

Basically I'm bumping this up for you. I've never had to put any of my cats on this medication.

Did you discuss this issue with your Vet?

 

[Kxng7233]

Thanks! I am adding some probiotics in his food. We will see what happens next. If this continues I will talk to the vet. Hopfully it will clear up soon.

 

[babiesmom5]

Metronidazole aka Flagyl, is a medication that is commonly given for diarrhea. It is prescribed to clear up the diarrhea. In the cats I have used it on, it has not caused, or worsened the diarrhea. It does however have a wicked taste. Cats hate it.

I like the probiotic "Proviable" which is a paste which comes in a tube. You give a small amount per day for a few days, then switch over to the pill form to continue. It works well.
My vet prescribed it.

 

[posiepurrs]

Since the Flagyl has not helped, I would ask the vet about doing a fecal PCR test. A blood test will not diagnose certain things (like giardia, and Tritrichamonas feotus). Although, as far as I know, vomiting isn't really a symptom of those.