Hi Marlene,

Thanks for contacting us! You are not alone in dealing with diarrhea in your cats – a very common problem! I do have some suggestions for you to consider. I did not see you list any results of diagnostic tests – if these have not been done, I would strongly recommend doing some testing, especially if the problem continues. Since both cats have been affected, I would be suspicious of something infectious – you can investigate this further by submitting a fecal sample to your vet to look for parasites. More advanced testing can be done on feces as well to screen for other pathogens if your vet deems appropriate. Blood work and imaging may also be warranted – please discuss this further with your vet if the problem is not resolving.

You should administer the medications as directed by your veterinarian and for the length of time that it was recommended for. If you are having difficulties administering the meds, they may be able to provide you with a different formulation or advice on how you can give it more easily. Don’t hesitate to give them a call – I am sure they would be happy to help. I would not recommend adjusting the dose of the medications prescribed for your older cat in order to give them to your younger cat. Every pet is different and prescriptions are calculated carefully for each pet. An overdose can happen easily in pets. Their smaller body size means that a small dose change can have a big impact. Please do not give any medications without consulting your vet – they know them best! Best of luck with your kitties.

Dr. Kim Hester