11/10 Lucy PMPS=135;+1=117;+2=106;+4=113

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mariko

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Good morning,

Yesterday's condo

11/9 AMPS=115; +2=139; +4=178
11/9 PMPS=130; +2=106; +4=140

11/10 AMPS=139; +2.25=155; +5.5=167; +10.25=162
11/10 PMPS=135; +1=117; +2=106; +4=113; +7.5=160

I have a good report and a not-so-good report.
The good news is that she deposited a normal poo, good size and solid.
The not-so-good report is that her appetite is off.
Her appetite seems to be declining since the vet visit a week ago.
This might be her typical "delayed response" to stress, as we had a stressful week last week.
Otherwise, she seems to be fine, a little sleepy but looks comfortable.

I've been trying to find probiotic that works for both Lucy and I.
Probiotic does help with her diarrhea, but it's not easy because Lucy doesn't like the taste.
If I can find probiotic she enjoys, I'd like to give to her even when she doesn't have diarrhea to help her tummy.
* Fortiflora: She's OK with it if her appetite is more than good. But whenever her appetite is less than optimal, it makes her not want to eat her food, and I have to use some fishy food.
* ReNew Ulticare: Same as Fortiflora.
* Perls: She spits if not wrapped in fish.

Yesterday, I found organic goat milk kefir at the petfood store.
When I told them I was looking for a good probiotic for cats that has nothing else added to it, she recommended the goat milk kefir to me.
(Other pet probiotic products had enzyme or flavoring added to them.).
She said it's the basic form of probiotic.
When I told her I was uncomfortable about milk products because of lactose, she said I shouldn't have to worry about it since goat milk has much less lactose than cow milk (suitable for people with lactose intolerance), and the culturing (fermenting?) process make the lactose even less.

I bought a jar since it was only $4, but haven't tried it yet.
I wanted to ask if anyone has tried this type of products or has any opinion about it.
If it's OK to give to Lucy, and it she likes it, it will be a solution to adding probiotic regularly in her diet, since Lucy seems to have problem sustaining good bacteria in her tummy.

I'd really appreciate any thoughts/suggestion you could give to me!!
Thank you!
 
Re: 11/10 Lucy AMPS=139;+2.25=155;+5.5=167 // GOAT MILK KEFI

Interesting about the goat's milk. I didn't know that. Sending tons of appy vines for Lucy. Detective Poo is very happy to read your poo report. :-D :-D
Liz
 
Re: 11/10 Lucy AMPS=139;+2.25=155;+5.5=167 // GOAT MILK KEFI

Eat your fuds Lucy please!

Goats milk does have a lot less lactose. There are several lactose intolerant people in my family and for a while my cousin raised goats in order to provide milk for her children. (and goats milk yoghurt, ice cream, etc.)
 
Re: 11/10 Lucy AMPS=139;+2.25=155;+5.5=167 // GOAT MILK KEFI

I've not heard anything about it but I've seen some goat's milk products at Whole Foods. See if Lucy likes it! One thought may be to get some fish oil and add it to the kefir if you know Lucy likes and can tolerate fish. The omega-3 in fish oil is good for allergy issues. Nordic Naturals makes a good quality fish oil that's formulated for cats.
 
Re: 11/10 Lucy AMPS=139;+2.25=155;+5.5=167 // GOAT MILK KEFI

Good luck with the goat's milk. I hope it helps Lucy's appy.
 
Re: 11/10 Lucy AMPS=139;+2.25=155;+5.5=167 // GOAT MILK KEFI

Yay for normal poo, and I hope her appy has picked up. I don't know about the goat's milk either, but it does sound promising! Have a great night, Mariko!!
 
Re: 11/10 Lucy PMPS=135

Well, never mind.
Lucy did not like the goat milk kefir on its own.
I was very hopeful about it because some cats seem to enjoy yogurt.
She gets upset when I keep offering food she had already refused, so I'll wait a few days and try again.
I'll see if she takes it mixed in food or with fish oil like Sienne suggested.

Lucy had another poo during the day.
It was solid but the color was yellowish - sort of like mustard color.
So I think her digestive system is still iffy.
I gave her Pepcid in case her poor appy is due to acid.

Then good news is that she ate her 1st dinner pretty well.
I mixed a small amount of ReNew Ultimate Flora this time.
She seems to take it a little better than FortiFlora. :-D
Lucy was feeling pretty good this afternoon, following me around and wanting some attention.
 
Re: 11/10 Lucy PMPS=135;+1=117

Too bad Lucy didn't go for the goat milk kefir - it sounded like a good idea. But maybe she just likes variety and will try it next time. Meanwhile it's good sweet Lucy is eating and feeling happy enough to follow you around!
 
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