In cats giardia lives in the lower small intestine dogs in upper intestine and signs can often be associated with colitis like large bowel signs.
Cat diarrhea medicine metronidazole.
Metronidazole has been prescribed as a general anti diarrhea medication however i would be concerned that your cat is vomiting as well.
Metronidazole for the treatment of feline giardiasis.
Metronidazole for cats is an antibiotic medication that veterinarians usually prescribe to treat diarrhea related conditions inflammatory bowel disease and periodontal issues.
Here are five options with pointers on when to use each.
It s the generic drug name for a medicine that s also sold under the brand names metrogel flagyl and protostat.
The brand name for metronidazole for cats is flagyl this medicine can be administered orally.
A series of radiographs and blood tests should be performed.
Metronidazole is available in tablet cream and liquid suspension form.
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Metronidazole may also be prescribed to relieve inflammation of the intestinal tract.
Currently metronidazole at a dose of 15 25 mg kg orally once or twice daily for seven days is recommended.
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There is no need to withhold food from cats who have diarrhea.
It has a bitter taste and you may need to use pill pockets to get your cat to ingest it.
As with any powerful drug some cats may show side effects.
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Metronidazole also known as flagyl is used primarily as an anti diarrheal medication for dogs and cats.
It is effective against certain protozoal infections including giardia trichomonas and balantidium coli as well as anaerobic bacterial pathogens.
Diarrhea is not a disease but rather is a sign of many different diseases.
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Diarrhea is often treated symptomatically with dewormers probiotics metronidazole or tylosin and a special gastrointestinal diet.
Once you ve determined that your cat is a candidate for home treatment you have to choose which type of treatment you want to try.
Side effects of metronidazole.
Generally this drug is safe for cats and has proved effective.
When i see older cats with gi signs i become concerned with ibd inflammatory bowel disease as well as unfortunately cancer.
The treatment of choice for years has been metronidazole.
Causes of diarrhea may be determined through a combination of history physical examination and fecal testing.
Options for treating cat diarrhea.
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