Max and Oli have the runs.

[northern lass]

Sorry for the title but both my kittens have runny poo (can't spell diahorea) - Max seems worse and he has smelly breath and was a little bit sick this morning (barely a spoonful)

Oli is drinking alot and both are running around as normal.

Having read the other thread I have stopped the wet food (Felix pouches) and am only feeding then dry food at the moment. I have also stopped them going outside (in case they pick something else up)

they were wormed on Friday (two days ago) - but that hasn't made any difference.

Is there anything I could get to help them or do I wait for the vet tomorrow (I hope theywill not go downhill :( )

Thank you in anticipation of your advise.

[Donna]

I would suggest stopping their dry food and giving them plain chicken/rice or plain white fish/rice for a day or two and then slowly introduce food back as normal.

Make sure they are both drinking fine.

[Moofster]

awww poor little mites :( As suggested above chicken & rice will help and plenty of water so they dont dehydrate.

Hope they are both well soon - keep us posted ;)

[babycakes]

Oh dear I hope they are feeling better soon X

[Mags]

Poor boys :( I agree with what has been said ..... give them only boiled chicken or steamed/boiled white fish for a few days until the diarrhoea has stopped.

It sounds like they have both eaten something that has disagreed with them........ I hope they'll feel better in a few days.

[angieh]

So sorry to hear about Max and Oli - hope they get well soon. Do let us know how they get on.

[northern lass]

Thanks for the advice,we all had boiled chicken for tea and I am keeping a close eye on movements :roll:

I am hoping thay it is something that will clear up soon, they don't like being stuck inside.

Thank you again, I will let you know how we get on. Having kittens is a lot of fun, but when they are ill it is just like when my kids are ill except they can't tell you what they have done or eaten !!

[Moofster]

just checking in to see how your babies are doing today :cat20

[northern lass]

They were both improving and loving the boiled chicken, unfortunately I left them with some dry Go-Cat (with milk nuggets !) as I have to go out today - since then Max has had really bad runs - so think he doesn't get on with Cows milk.

Will continue with chicken and rice ( not keen on the rice but woof the chicken down :) ) until all back to normal then avoid anything with cows milk (not natural for cats anyway, noticed that the whiskers cat treats I had in contained milk too :? )

Apart from the poo, both are fine and getting up to mischief as usual.

Thanks again for the advice - by the way anyone any good with 9 year old boys ? - mine has been in a bad temper since coming home today, probably due to staying up til 2 am for New Year - Happy New Year :roll: ;)

[dandysmom]

LOL, no advice on the boy! Lots of cats are lactose intolerant; you can get cats milk for them if they're fond of milk. Keep up with the chicken and fish till their innards are settled and movements normal; hope they're better now!

[Moofster]

Glad to hear they are on the mend :cat10

[angieh]

It's good news that you have (I think) proved what caused it too - just keep off the cow's milk and they'll be fine!

[northern lass]

Oliver is now fully recovered and Max is well on his way if looking a bit thin.

Here is a picture of them chilling out after their chicken dinner, their last food before the Snip tomorrow !! (feel a bit sad but I know it is for the best)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg184/jam3007/cats/Brotherschillingout020108.jpg

now to sort out my boy :)

[Grete]

Glad they are on the mend :) Love that picture :)

[northern lass]

Both now total back to full health and fully recovered from their snip !

Thank you for all the good advice.

[Mags]

Good to hear your boys are in good health again!:D

[Moli]

Pleased to hear the boys have recovered....

[babycakes]

Glad to hear they are doing well and that really is a fantastic shot (crammed in like sardines but I bet they are soooo warm)

[Megsy]

Glad to hear they are fully recovered. Great picture.

[Grete]

Excellent news they are well again and nutless ;)

Some more pics would be great :)

[Tom_J]

glad to here there back to normal, great pics ;)