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