Our younger cat, Lucy, has been having diarrhea for at least two weeks. There seems to be no mucous or blood in the stool. She is acting normally - playful, energetic, curious. Eating and drinking normally too.

Two months ago, she was given a course of antibiotics for a high fever. I believe the antibiotics may have disturbed the balance of her gut, and is causing the diarrhea.

I have tried giving her a little yogurt to reintroduce the good bacteria, but this seems to not have helped at all.

What remedies can I give to her? and does anyone know if there is anything over the counter like kaopectate, etc that can be safely given to cats? Can I give her a small amount of liquid probiotics with no harmful affect to her?

I have heard that fasting for 24-48 hours will help her body readjust, but we also have a very overweight cat as well and frankly, I am nervous of withholding food for a long time because of how quickly fatty liver disease can happen in overweight cats.

I feel another trip to the vet will be costly and he will want to do invasive tests on her. I think there is just a simple solution and appreciate anyone's ideas on this. Thanks and Merry Christmas! Gillie

[gilliecat]"Our younger cat, Lucy, has been having diarrhea for at least two weeks. There seems to be no mucous or blood in the stool. She is acting normally - playful, energetic, curious. Eating and drinking normally too.

Two months ago, she was given a course of antibiotics for a high fever. I believe the antibiotics may have disturbed the balance of her gut, and is causing the diarrhea.

I have tried giving her a little yogurt to reintroduce the good bacteria, but this seems to not have helped at all."

I'd try more yoghurt after a 24 to 48 hour fast--with plenty of water or broth. Try separating the cats using the bathroom or a dog crate etc. to feed in.

"What remedies can I give to her?"

Possibly ???? Nat Mur 6X...for fluid imbalance/ diarrhea of 2 weeks--esp if it smells bad. "and does anyone know if there is anything over the counter like kaopectate, etc that can be safely given to cats? Can I give her a small amount of liquid probiotics with no harmful affect to her? " Small amount of either prob. = safe, but I'd start with the fast on liquids, maybe then a little boiled rice, then yoghurt and raw chicken necks, personally.
"I have heard that fasting for 24-48 hours will help her body readjust, but we also have a very overweight cat as well and frankly, I am nervous of withholding food for a long time because of how quickly fatty liver disease can happen in overweight cats. "

Work also on bringing down the weight of the fat cat gradually!!! Meanwhile separate the cats to fast the one and feed the other.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!