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Hello,
I read the thread regarding probiotics but I didn't see this particular issue addressed.
I recently posted about my cat with stinky stools. The stink has gone away without a change in diet; I think she was just getting used to the new food, however I do still plan to switch her to a higher protein food (gradually).
The issue is with my other cat. I believe she has IBS or GERD because she looks like she doesn't feel good after eating. She's had all the bloodwork done at the vet and it was all negative. I have been thinking of switching both of the kitties to probiotics. I called the vet about the GERD medication and mentioned probiotics. It was then that I found that there is a prescription probiotic for cats.
What I am wondering is whether I should go with the prescription one or OTC. The main issue is cost; a 30 day supply of the prescription one is $36/month, and the OTC one is $16.99 for a 4 oz jar. The dosing is 1/4 tsp a day, and so this one would be much less expensive.
This OTC one is "Nature Vet". It does have prebiotics and probiotics, and I read on the probiotic thread here that prebiotics are not good for some reason.
Can anyone tell me if I should go for the prescription one, or with an OTC one? I will get another brand of OTC if the prebiotics are not good for her.
Thanks!
PS Not sure how to address the GERD issue because she had a very bad experience with a vet and she absolutely will not let me pill her or give her anything in a syringe; also she appears to have problems with all food; I have moved her diet around for the past 6 months and she doesn't seem to tolerate any food very well.
I read the thread regarding probiotics but I didn't see this particular issue addressed.
I recently posted about my cat with stinky stools. The stink has gone away without a change in diet; I think she was just getting used to the new food, however I do still plan to switch her to a higher protein food (gradually).
The issue is with my other cat. I believe she has IBS or GERD because she looks like she doesn't feel good after eating. She's had all the bloodwork done at the vet and it was all negative. I have been thinking of switching both of the kitties to probiotics. I called the vet about the GERD medication and mentioned probiotics. It was then that I found that there is a prescription probiotic for cats.
What I am wondering is whether I should go with the prescription one or OTC. The main issue is cost; a 30 day supply of the prescription one is $36/month, and the OTC one is $16.99 for a 4 oz jar. The dosing is 1/4 tsp a day, and so this one would be much less expensive.
This OTC one is "Nature Vet". It does have prebiotics and probiotics, and I read on the probiotic thread here that prebiotics are not good for some reason.
Can anyone tell me if I should go for the prescription one, or with an OTC one? I will get another brand of OTC if the prebiotics are not good for her.
Thanks!
PS Not sure how to address the GERD issue because she had a very bad experience with a vet and she absolutely will not let me pill her or give her anything in a syringe; also she appears to have problems with all food; I have moved her diet around for the past 6 months and she doesn't seem to tolerate any food very well.
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