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My cat tested positive for the toxin that is produced by clostridium perfringens. He has had diarrhea now for what seems like forever. He recently was treated with clindamycin for a staph infection in his urinary tract. While on this medicine it cleared up his diarrhea.. For about two months, then it started again. This is when I got a diarrhea panel done and it tested positive for the toxins.
We first tried metronidazole.. No success.
Right now he is on tylan powder and it’s been about a week. He is no longer going on the floor like usual, but I did notice little puddles of diarrhea In the litter boxes. I don’t believe it is any of my other cats because they never have had issues with diarrhea. Well tonight he threw up multiple times. It was mostly his cat food. And colored like his food. I waited about an hour and fed him a little more food which he kept down.
I did not give him his medicine tonight. I am going to call my vet in the morning.
The next step would be for him to go on clindamycin again. This was my vets last choice and she said she really didn’t want him to go on it again. Because it is not the safest medication for cats.
After this clears up he will be going on probiotics and a fiber supplement such as Metamucil.
I’m just really nervous about him being on clindamycin again. Have you seen this problem happen in cats before? Why is he not responding to any medication? Are there any other options? Ugh.
Thank you.
I need help with my leopard gecko. She has shared a tank with my other female leopard gecko. They have been with each other since I first got them with was 12/27/15 I was feeding my other geckos and came to her’s and Binx tank and her head was bleeding from her right eye and is bruised around her head. She’s barley moving but we can’t get her to the vet till tomorrow because the ones that take reptiles are closed. Either something fell on her or Binx got to her..? I have her in a smaller tank with a hand warmer under a rag, a place for her to hide, water, and a heat lamp slightly turned away from her because her tank is small(not to small) and I don’t want it hurting her eyes.
i wouldn’t be surprised if there was a fight. leos are very solitary and territorial, and unless you kept them in a VERY large enclosure, they probably fought.
for now, what you’ve done is fine. there isn’t much else you’ll be able to do until tomorrow. once she’s healed, i wouldn’t put her back in with the other female.
Friends, my beagle, Abby is on bed rest and will be for 6-8 weeks. It’s been a little bit over than a week and I think she is getting fussy/lonely. She would always howl and bark during the day & night. As much as we want to keep her company and be with her 24/7, it’s hard because we all have school, work and other obligations.
When she first started doing this, the family thought there was something wrong and rushed to her side but she just wants to be petted and see people. It’s getting very annoying to having to wake up at 1am because she won’t stop howling or barking, especially when we have to wake up the next day, and sometimes (this is what’s told by my vet) we would ignore her because she has to learn that this might be her life now for a long time and she needs to learn how to self sooth and accept the fact that no one is there to clean her poop or pee right a way…
I understand where my pet is coming from, we cannot communicate with them and they cannot communicate with us. My dog is probably terrified out of her mind as to why she cannot move and has to stay, and truths to be told, I would be bored too if I had to stay in bed for 6-8 weeks. We’ve tried our best to keep her company when we can, but if any owners out there can provide us with some advice as to entertainment wise for pets (maybe a bone she can snack on without gaining so much weight), or some kind of a toy that can keep her entertained, it would be much appreciated.
Try diapers for one. For two give that dog as much attention you can when your home. Do not give up.
I didn’t read back so I don’t have all the details, but I’ll bet your dog is terrified and looking to you to fix it. Is she in pain? Dogs absolutely do communicate with us. If I told you some of what my dogs do you’d be convinced. All animals communicate with people but you have to “listen”. Her barking and howling and having to soil her crate have her totally stressed and frightened, Her whole life has changed. Your vet should be giving her something for anxiety. Same as with people…stress is a killer. Her howling is a cry for help. How can you ignore that?
I’ve just gotten a kitten about 3 months ago and he is extremely clingy and dependent on me. He wont do anything without me having to be present. Is there anything wrong with him?
buying kitten formula would be great at this age , also theres nothing wrong maybe he or she was a runt and never had such a owwner like yourself . i study dog not cats much so i wouldint know much to tell you .
the thing is, he wont eat unless im next to him. And i have school studies.
Sorry to tell you U really need to just do your studies and don’t worry he will eat when he gets hungry its like cuttin the apron strings early keep telling him you got food in your bowl go eat
My dogs left front paw towards where your wrist would be on a person and the arm part as well it is very stiff and the swelling has been there for 3 weeks about every other day she has been limping very bad putting ice on it does not help
maybe you should get the dog a check up becouse if the ice didnt work it could be something seriouse .
I do not have money
try giving him treat the to the best of my knowledge , this should get him to stop laying around he could problay excersize it out like therepy , he might be just mimicking someone .
She does get up and walk on it she even plays on it
I seriously doubt this dog with a swollen joint is mimicking anything. She could have a broken bone, or torn ligaments. If rest has not solved the problem it is time to take her to see a vet. Many vets offer Care Credit that allows you to make payments over time. Some vets will allow you to work off payments. Call the vets and rescue organizations in your area and tell them your problems – someone out there will help you and your dog get that medical treatment she deserves. She is probably in terrible pain – dogs are very good at hiding how much pain they are in! Do the right thing, get her help.
Thank you
i guss so i was just thinking positive know one want to think so sickly about this creature . animals to mimic even dogs .
i really need advice on this and im trying to figure if i really want to work with wild animals to , i want to be the doctor that just talks aboutu medicien and evaluate medication also the doctor to make medicine one day like where do i start am i on the right track .
I don’t know about learning to be an animal doctor by reading a book — but I will suggest that you start volunteering your time with a vet or animal clinic. You will learn how to work with animals, and get enough exposure to understand if you really want to make this your life’s work.
great idea ! but does it count that i already have pets at home and watch the surgery videos on youtube .
Yes that helps but you still need to volunteer at a vet’s office.
im trying to be a vetrinarian myself but im just doing my ged for now do you have a book i could probably study from befor i start college .? or a tip
Hey, as you are still studying, you should take your baby to some other vet for now. Something is clearly wrong with him/her. And it doesn’t seem like you can treat it at home.
Take care
your cat needs a vet, Eboni. please try to find a way to get her there today.
i actually took her and it was just a cheack up i know i need to take her but i was hopeing i could get a home remedy or give her a bubble bath or changer her food i think she is allergic to her food . i asked a vetrinarian but wasint able to reply .
what could i do for her now tnat wont charge me becouse im not working . thats going to cost me
yes, veterinary care does cost. however, if your cat is constipated AND has an extremely itchy eye, waiting to see if it resolves is not the wisest choice. your cat needs a vet. you would take a sick child to a doctor…a sick pet needs a vet.
please, find a way to make it happen.
well hello there , i suggest you pick up the dog and send he or she straight to the veterinarian he could die from being locked that way .
My malamute is acting very lethargic and has mucous in both eyes. The past two days is when he’s turned
My suggestion is to visit your vet, it sounds like your dog is starting to fight off some disease and only your vet can diagnose what is wrong.
Good Luck
Dr Dawn
6Month old kitten Nose bleed , alieniating itself and has eye gunk and possibly breathing irregular.
DO NOT WAIT TO SEE THE VET GO NOW OR CALL NOW PLEASE. I WISH U SO MUCH LUCK ON UR KITTEN!
I’m going to give you the best advice I can give. I have not experienced this personally but I’ve read a little about it.
1. Get an opinion from multiple vets not just one. Some veterinarians have more training in that area than others and some have better meds.
2. Start feeding your cat chicken baby food with rice it will be better for his intestines and less painful.
3.once you found a vet or you decide to stay with what ever vet ask them to retest for parasites. Sounds like he could have possible hookworms even though it’s uncommon he may have it on top of the toxin.
4. Get pedilite or something to help boost your cats electrolytes this is important because with that much diareah he could loose too much fluids.
5. Write down everything you cat does and what time so your vet knows what is going on. Include pee time, color and look of diareah, color of gums, his activity, his pain level, his playfulness. Everything he does while you are there.
And I can’t stress enough call multiple vets and explain what is happening and what is not working okay? Blessed be honey keep us updated.