Metronidazole also known as flagyl is used primarily as an anti diarrheal medication for dogs and cats.
Cat diarrhea medicine metronidazole.
There is no need to withhold food from cats who have diarrhea.
In cats giardia lives in the lower small intestine dogs in upper intestine and signs can often be associated with colitis like large bowel signs.
As with any powerful drug some cats may show side effects.
Metronidazole is available in tablet cream and liquid suspension form.
The treatment of choice for years has been metronidazole.
Here are five options with pointers on when to use each.
Diarrhea is often treated symptomatically with dewormers probiotics metronidazole or tylosin and a special gastrointestinal diet.
It s the generic drug name for a medicine that s also sold under the brand names metrogel flagyl and protostat.
Causes of diarrhea may be determined through a combination of history physical examination and fecal testing.
Generally this drug is safe for cats and has proved effective.
Options for treating cat diarrhea.
It is effective against certain protozoal infections including giardia trichomonas and balantidium coli as well as anaerobic bacterial pathogens.
Side effects of metronidazole.
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Change your cat s food.
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.
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Metronidazole has been prescribed as a general anti diarrhea medication however i would be concerned that your cat is vomiting as well.
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Metronidazole for cats is an antibiotic medication that veterinarians usually prescribe to treat diarrhea related conditions inflammatory bowel disease and periodontal issues.
It has a bitter taste and you may need to use pill pockets to get your cat to ingest it.
When i see older cats with gi signs i become concerned with ibd inflammatory bowel disease as well as unfortunately cancer.
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.
A series of radiographs and blood tests should be performed.
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Metronidazole for the treatment of feline giardiasis.
Activity of toltrazuril and diclazuril against isospora species in kittens and puppies.
Metronidazole neurotoxicosis in two cats.
Metronidazole may also be prescribed to relieve inflammation of the intestinal tract.
Currently metronidazole at a dose of 15 25 mg kg orally once or twice daily for seven days is recommended.
