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Post by chaosisapony on Dec 1, 2019 5:20:12 GMT
My cat has always had a very sensitive stomach. Finding a food she can tolerate is somewhat difficult and after a couple of years she seems to become intolerant to whatever food she's had and I have to find a new one. We've run the gamut from very expensive specialty foods to the cheapest crap they sell at Walmart. If she will eat it and keep it down, I will buy it. The vet hasn't been able to give much advice over the years but it has been a long time since I have taken her in for this issue.
The last year or so she has done remarkably well with Rachel Ray's dry food. Can't handle the wet. Since she's coming up on 14 years old I really want to try to get her eating more wet food. She never gets people food and recently she is trying to get into my plate and just acts like she is starving. I got her a little can of plain chicken Fancy Feast since that's something my mom's 20 year old cat absolutely loves. No go. Vomiting everywhere immediately.
My other cat would like a bit of wet food too but most things give him diarrhea. So we have two issues to deal with and I am nearly at my limit for cleaning up messes out of my carpet. I know they need the wet food because it's healthier for them. So I'm wondering if anyone has ever given their cats probiotics? Maybe that is something that would help both issues and make them feel a little better. If anyone has thoughts please chime in!
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Post by idahomom on Dec 1, 2019 6:00:06 GMT
One of my cats has always had very loose stools, even explosive in the box. He'd often have some on him. Probiotics didn't seem to help him at all. I've tried so many different foods. Now he's on prescription Royal Canin gastrointestinal fiber response ($60 for 8 lb!!) and his stool is slightly better after two weeks. I haven't had to clean any off of him. I've been getting desperate because Monday we're getting new carpet throughout the house. Royal Canin has a sensitive stomach blend - have you tried that? Purina Pro Plan was another recommendation, but it didn't help my problem.
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Post by Heathen on Dec 1, 2019 8:37:20 GMT
My adult foster has IBS and takes ProViable probiotics, which I've also used for my own IBS cat (hers is mild, thank dog). He also takes Cobalequin, which is a b12 supplement you can buy OTC. We usually order it on Amazon. Those, along with eating prescription WD food, have helped him a lot. I'll spare you the details, but for the first two months I fostered him, I cringed every time he headed for the litter box (which he did about every two minutes). It took me awhile to bond with him because I was so grossed out and nauseated.
Personally, I hate most Purina products. I have never seen them produce good results except for Fancy Feast classic pates (a good low-carb wet food) and Pro Plan grain-free wet food.
I recommend a trip to the vet for a fecal and bloodwork. Your cat may need a round of antibiotics (probably metronidazole) and possibly steroids. Then try a limited ingredient diet like Blue Freedom or Natural Balance. Your cat might very well have an intolerance to a common ingredient like chicken and/or grain, the two most common food allergens in cats.
Feel free to message me if you'd like to chat about this topic. I know way more about cats' GI tracts than I ever wanted to know.
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Post by nlwilkins on Dec 1, 2019 8:45:57 GMT
We have always given this little scamp yogurt, not too much just a spoonful a day. She loves it and since it has no lactose in it, it is safe for her. It is a natural probiotic. Unlike all other cats I have know (quite a few) she has never had any issues with tummy, no hair balls, no litter box issues and her coat is also very healthy.
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Post by atomicdog on Dec 1, 2019 15:37:34 GMT
nlwinkins - are you giving your girl an unflavored greek yogurt?
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Post by nlwilkins on Dec 1, 2019 17:54:15 GMT
nlwinkins - are you giving your girl an unflavored greek yogurt?
no just a generic unflavored yogurt with active culture
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 1, 2019 20:25:10 GMT
Not a cat, but my dog tends to have a sensitive tummy. The vet gave us a bottle of probiotic pills. I think the same brand Heathen uses. After that first every expensive vet bottle I found the same brand on Amazon. The price varies so I kept an eye out for a good price and got it for under $30. I think it was $65 or so at the vet office. I also keep canned pumpkin on hand or give him yogurt. He only needs a pill every few months and usually one or two does it. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Dec 1, 2019 20:38:13 GMT
I'm glad to hear that probiotics have helped some peas! I think I am going to give them a try. Any improvement in either one or both cats will make me happy.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Dec 1, 2019 20:44:18 GMT
My cat has constipation issues and also tends to vomit a lot. She eats an all wet food diet and her food is her main water source. The vet recommended Miralax for the constipation but it really wasn't helping - sometimes I felt like it was making her worse. I decided to try a probiotic and it seems to be making a difference. She's more regular and definitely vomiting less. The brand I bought it Pet Ultimates for Cats and it's available on Amazon. The manufacturer will refund your purchase price if you don't notice a difference in two weeks.
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Post by scrapcat on Dec 2, 2019 15:50:54 GMT
My rescue cats both seemed to have loose stools when adopted. They were given dry and wet food. After 1 was diagnosed with IBD, they were switched to a prescription diet. I ended up taking them off of dry completely after researching its affects. It was a struggle at first, but they adjusted fine, they get a few dry pebbles as treats. I also incorporated the probiotic ( proviable) into their food every 2-3 days or so and that keeps them regular and solid. It has helped with my one not having to get backed up glands too! I open the capsule and shake the powder onto the food. After making some of these food adjustments and addressing their health issues, they are like totally different cats, def reverted back to kitten-like behavior. But they are happy & healthy as can be! |
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