Diarrhea is a serious problem. It can result in death. It can be from something as simple as parasites and as serious as intestinal cancer. Can be from food allergies or IBD. More info here: http://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-diarrhea.html http://cats.suite101.com/article.cfm/diarrhea_in_cats
Most vets prescribe metronidazole (flagyl) which is not expensive. I am not a fan of it but it's usually the first thing my vets prescribe. Food trials can get to the bottom of a food allergy (no test for food allergy). Untreated diarrhea can lead to break down of the follicles in intestine that do the work of moving the bowels and the cat will never have normal stools. This happened to one of my cats ~ that is why I urge you to get him to a vet. Maybe friends or family would help? Even if you could get a few people to donate five or 10 dollars, that would help. I doubt it will be more than a vet visit and meds. Some vets take credit cards. In the meantime please give the unflavored pedialtye. I am sure you know that cats can go into liver failure if they go more than 48 hours without proper nutrition. RE the eyes, if you give the wrong remedy, it can make things worse. I would never treat an eye without vet supervision. Please find a way to get him to the vet. These are both serious issues if left untreated. Laurie -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 2:56 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Kiwi Will only take him to the vets as needed. I am a little worried because he is a bit thin and has the runny stools that he might have some type of deficiency. He might need it this time just to see where he stands. He hasn't seen a vet since he was fixed. _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
