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So my cat has had diarrhea. I gave him a probiotic and enzyme supplement and I thought -- this worked. I started it on 11/10 and for two straight weeks perfect stools. I was so hopeful. But today, today, he got diarrhea again.
I have no idea why?
At this point I have to make a decision... take my cat into the vet or not. Taking him into the vet is a nightmare because I will have to sedate him and that is very traumatic for him. Plus, I don't want to give him sedation for what could be no reason.
It is hard to justify doing it when he seems so happy and not sick.
My thoughts
1. perhaps I slacked off a bit on the supplement and didn't give enough.
2. perhaps it takes time and one loose stool after two weeks of good is to be expected.
3. The food I am giving him I just found out, though listed as "organic" does have ingredients that could give him diarrhea.
This has been going on since October 12th and I can't see any "ah ha" symptom that would lead me to know he was sick and had a problem. Just loose stools.
I had thought hyperthyroid but he actually has gained a little weight. And I can't say he is hyper or anything. He sleeps about the same as ever.
I have no idea why?
At this point I have to make a decision... take my cat into the vet or not. Taking him into the vet is a nightmare because I will have to sedate him and that is very traumatic for him. Plus, I don't want to give him sedation for what could be no reason.
It is hard to justify doing it when he seems so happy and not sick.
My thoughts
1. perhaps I slacked off a bit on the supplement and didn't give enough.
2. perhaps it takes time and one loose stool after two weeks of good is to be expected.
3. The food I am giving him I just found out, though listed as "organic" does have ingredients that could give him diarrhea.
This has been going on since October 12th and I can't see any "ah ha" symptom that would lead me to know he was sick and had a problem. Just loose stools.
I had thought hyperthyroid but he actually has gained a little weight. And I can't say he is hyper or anything. He sleeps about the same as ever.