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Cat on antibiotics – will probiotics help?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 12 year old kitty with chronic sinus infection who is on a strong transdermal antibiotic every 12 hours forever.  Since starting the treatment last year, he has had chronic watery diarrhea.  No luck with the probiotic he … Continue reading →

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Cat with Chronic Renal Failure

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have an elderly Abyssinian with diagnosed Chronic Renal Failure.   He has been on SubQ fluids (Normosaol-R) for almost 2 years. He gets Normosol-R with KCL 2x daily at home with me now, 120 mls per session.  Are there any B … Continue reading →

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Cat with Runny Stools, Vomiting

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Hello Dr. Smith! Marmalade is  13 yr. old neutered domestic short hair cat.  He vomits and has runny, unformed stool.  I find no evidence of hairballs.  He is not on any meds.  Has a good appetite.  He is eating XXXXX … Continue reading →

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