> Winston had a bad night :(

He had bad diarrhea and I am trying to clean him up, but its infecting him back there
so I am going to the vet tomorrow to get him antibiotics.

cry

Put the cat out of its misery. You're only virtue signaling at this point.
Boise Cat Lady should be doing the same.

If cats are anything like humans, the antibiotics can also cause diarrhea.

AI Overview


Yes, antibiotics can cause diarrhea in cats because they kill both harmful and beneficial gut bacteria. This imbalance in the digestive system is called dysbiosis.


Why It Happens
• Good bacteria loss: Oral antibiotics cannot tell the difference between bad infection-causing bacteria and helpful gut flora.
• Microbiome disruption: Wiping out the normal gut flora upsets digestion, which frequently leads to loose stools or soft poop.

What You Should Do
• Call your vet: Contact your veterinarian before you stop giving your cat any prescribed medication. Stopping early can let the infection return.
• Ask about probiotics: Your vet may suggest adding a pet-safe probiotic or a bland diet to help restore good bacteria in the gut.
• Watch for dehydration: Make sure your cat drinks plenty of water while experiencing loose stools.

In humans it can take months for the gut microbiome to be restored to normal after using antibiotics. I'm not sure how the timeline works with cats.  This is why they should more be a last resort -- which I think in Winston's case it was probably justified due to infection.  Just be aware of what it does though and maybe ask about probiotics and also pre-biotics.  In fact the pre-biotics are probably more important now of the two.

AI Overview


The best prebiotics for cats are specialized soluble fibers like chicory root, inulin, and psyllium, which are usually combined with probiotics in high-quality supplements rather than sold as standalone products.

Top Vet-Recommended Products (Synbiotics with Prebiotics)
• Nutramax Proviable-DC: Contains beneficial multi-strain micro-organisms paired with prebiotics to support long-term intestinal health and restore gut balance.
• Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets FortiFlora: A leading veterinarian-recommended powder supplement widely used for managing acute digestive upset and diarrhea.
• Jackson Galaxy Complete Cat Probiotics with Prebiotics & Enzymes: A holistic option ($49.95) that aids digestion and immune health using a blend of beneficial fibers, enzymes, and microorganisms.

Common Prebiotic Ingredients to Look For
• Chicory Root & Inulin: Excellent plant-based sources of fermentable fiber that selectively feed good gut bacteria.
• Fructooligosaccharides (FOS): A common prebiotic compound blended into supplements to help good bacteria form healthy colonies.
• Pumpkin & Psyllium Husk: Natural soluble fibers that assist with stool consistency, helping with both constipation and diarrhea.
Get well soon, Winston.

Get well, Winston.

Tom Leykis wrote:Get well, Winston.
Winston is fuqed and would be better served being put to sleep.
Fuqing humans putting human emotions on animals are stupid.

I think it's time, Phil.

A medium oven, a basting tray and high quality olive oil.
It’s the Boise way.

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