Diarrhea

[Shiloh & Rhonda (GA)]

I feel like I'm overloading the board with my questions.

I switched Shiloh to canned food, probably quicker than I should have. I have seen some runny poo, but wasn't sure which one it was (since I switched both). But the civie has been on the porch with me, and Shiloh just wandered out of the laundry room where the LB is. It is definitely Shiloh. Since she is completely switched, do I just need to give her time to adjust, and make sure that she is getting enough water? Or is there something else I should do?

 

[Larry and Kitties]

A probotic added to the food may help. Purina makes FortiFlora for pets and you usually can get it from your vet or the internet.

 

[Shiloh & Rhonda (GA)]

Thanks Larry. I will check on that. As long as I make sure she has plenty of water available until I get it, she should be ok? And it won't hurt my civie?

 

[BJM]

A small amount of plain psyllium powder or plain pumpkin or squash added to the food may soak up some of the excess liquid and form the stool.

For tons of good info on the feline GI tract, see Feline Constipation (because the info is good, not because that's the problem)

 

[Mogmom and Goofus]

Thanks Larry. I will check on that. As long as I make sure she has plenty of water available until I get it, she should be ok? And it won't hurt my civie?

Nope, the Fortiflora is actually good for all.

 

[Shiloh & Rhonda (GA)]

Sorry BJ. Didn't see this post for some reason. Lots of good info!