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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think the problem is food (and I'm the mean first PP).  The problem is that the cat is sick.  Switching to a higher quality food might be a good idea to prevent future long term health issues, but for right now, the cat needs to go back to the vet.  If he has had diarrhea for this many days, he may also need a fluid injection from beign dehydrated.  Call the vet and explain that the medicine is not helping.  They may want you to wait out the 7 days or you may need to come back in for something else.  OTC medicines are a waste of money--you have no idea if the quality is good or if it's just a markup.  I'm not saying $200 is chump change, but in the realm of vet visits, it is not extremely high.  I feel lucky when we leave a regular visit under $100, and anything under $300 is a "whew!" moment.

In the mean time, if his anal area is red, it is irritated and painful.  You could put some vaseline on it and it might comfort him a bit.[/quote]

Thanks, this post is much nicer  :wink:.  When we went to the vet last week, the doc said he wasn't dehydrated.  I didn't think about putting vaseline on his bum.  I will do that this evening, hopefully he won't lick it all off.[/quote]

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