Civie Cat CeCe has the runny poo's! Yogurt or ????

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  1. Gail & Houdini (GA)

    Gail & Houdini (GA) Well-Known Member

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    No doubt from the ATB's.......My vet said to give him yogurt. which I did. How much should he have in a day? Anything better?

    Also what is the difference between Probiotics ( $30 for a wee little bottle at Petsmart!) and FortiFlora?
     
  2. Venita

    Venita Well-Known Member

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    I haven't used yogurt, so I can't help with amount.

    Fortiflora has probiotics as well as helping with appetite.

    Don't get pricey probiotics at a pet store. Go to a pharmacy and get acidophilus capsules (or tabs). Or you might already have it at home. That's the active ingredient in yogurt.
     
  3. Steph & Cuddles (GA)

    Steph & Cuddles (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I also make sure the stuff you buy at the regular store doesn't have propylene glycol. Not an issue for people, but can be in cats. I also get the acidophilus at the store.. way cheaper!
     
  4. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    Steph, just wonder why you discussed that propylene glycol can be a n issue for cats. Propylene glycol is the active ingredient in Miralax which is frequently used in cats for constipation. I agree that propylene glycol is not appropriate for diarrhea.
     
  5. Gail & Houdini (GA)

    Gail & Houdini (GA) Well-Known Member

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    How much do I give him? He only about 6#'s
     
  6. Karen & Angus(GA)

    Karen & Angus(GA) Member

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    You should also give the probiotic and/or yogurt at least a couple of hours after the antibiotic. The a/b will just kill the probiotic otherwise. I don't know dose of acidophilus, but I give about 1 - 2 tsps of plain, live yogurt twice a day to mine.
     
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