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We are very worried about our kitten. He is about 7 months old. He found us a few months ago as a feral kitten and after he tamed down a bit, we noticed that he had a limp. It turns out he had an old broken leg. We have done xrays and had him seen by two vets (one small town, and one city). They both noticed arthritis in the xray, but not much else that would cause any worries. My city vet said that if it causes him too much pain, we might amputate it.
But since we had him, has had loose stools that smell SO BAD. We had his poop tested twice and there are no parasites. He was eating and drinking fine so we waited a month to see if things would settle down as he got used to cat food. (wet: Instinct Chicken/Rabbit/Venison; treats: blue buffalo bursts, dehydrated chicken and minnows)
We took him back to the vet on Saturday and he gave him an antibiotic shot in case it was caused by an infection in the gut. Almost immediately, his poop no longer smelled, but it seemed to get even more liquidy.
We thought he was a little lethargic, but he was still eating and drinking and playing. Today, he threw up and won't eat--not even his favorite treat. He still drinks some and he isn't playful.
Medicines:
Do you guys have any ideas about what is going on or what we should do next? My dad is a (human) doctor so he can give the little guy shots so we don't have to take him in, but I don't think he could draw blood.
But since we had him, has had loose stools that smell SO BAD. We had his poop tested twice and there are no parasites. He was eating and drinking fine so we waited a month to see if things would settle down as he got used to cat food. (wet: Instinct Chicken/Rabbit/Venison; treats: blue buffalo bursts, dehydrated chicken and minnows)
We took him back to the vet on Saturday and he gave him an antibiotic shot in case it was caused by an infection in the gut. Almost immediately, his poop no longer smelled, but it seemed to get even more liquidy.
We thought he was a little lethargic, but he was still eating and drinking and playing. Today, he threw up and won't eat--not even his favorite treat. He still drinks some and he isn't playful.
Medicines:
- Antibiotic shot that is supposed to last a week (not sure on kind)
- Cosequin chews--two daily for the past month
- Vetoquinol Pro-Pectalin Medication for Diarrhea for Cats & Dogs--3 cc given over 3 days
- Nutramax Proviable-DC Capsules Digestive Supplement for Cats & Dogs--given once yesterday
Do you guys have any ideas about what is going on or what we should do next? My dad is a (human) doctor so he can give the little guy shots so we don't have to take him in, but I don't think he could draw blood.