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.
Cat diarrhea medicine metronidazole.
Currently metronidazole at a dose of 15 25 mg kg orally once or twice daily for seven days is recommended.
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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.
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Side effects of metronidazole.
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.
Diarrhea is often treated symptomatically with dewormers probiotics metronidazole or tylosin and a special gastrointestinal diet.
Metronidazole also known as flagyl is used primarily as an anti diarrheal medication for dogs and cats.
It s the generic drug name for a medicine that s also sold under the brand names metrogel flagyl and protostat.
Metronidazole may also be prescribed to relieve inflammation of the intestinal tract.
Causes of diarrhea may be determined through a combination of history physical examination and fecal testing.
It is effective against certain protozoal infections including giardia trichomonas and balantidium coli as well as anaerobic bacterial pathogens.
Generally this drug is safe for cats and has proved effective.
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Diarrhea is not a disease but rather is a sign of many different diseases.
Options for treating cat diarrhea.
Metronidazole neurotoxicosis in two cats.
As with any powerful drug some cats may show side effects.
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.
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There is no need to withhold food from cats who have diarrhea.
A series of radiographs and blood tests should be performed.
Metronidazole for cats is an antibiotic medication that veterinarians usually prescribe to treat diarrhea related conditions inflammatory bowel disease and periodontal issues.
The brand name for metronidazole for cats is flagyl this medicine can be administered orally.
Change your cat s food.
Metronidazole has been prescribed as a general anti diarrhea medication however i would be concerned that your cat is vomiting as well.
It has a bitter taste and you may need to use pill pockets to get your cat to ingest it.
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Metronidazole for the treatment of feline giardiasis.
