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Originally Posted by RUSTYcat

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Well, just judging based on the short history of what she's been given over "the last couple of months" and her reactions, it seems to me that the obvious diagnosis would seem to be that she simply no longer has the intestinal bacteria needed to properly digest what she eats. If she had had diarrhea prior to the first antibiotic, then, perhaps there might (should) have been a question about some nasty bacteria at play in her gut (I'm not talking parasites here). Often enough we need to go past the basic 'first level' testing of stool.

That’s what we are thinking too. The vet still wanted to double check her stool just in case. I was feeling desperate and thought might as well check to be sure. I wasn’t surprised when it came back negative. She also mentioned possibly doing a PCR test but I’m not sure that’s necessary. She’s been on antibiotics for so long that I’m pretty sure it’s causing her diarrhea. The soft stool started when she started the antibiotics. She had normal stool for a couple of days exactly a week after stopping the clavamox & before starting the other 2 antibiotics.

Originally Posted by RUSTYcat

So, now you have a specific probiotic plus the S boulardii ("Saccharomyces boulardii") to try...with the obvious 'disclaimer' that you (at least) get your Vet's opinion as well. And, remember to add in some pumpkin because (and, this is a lesson from that website) not only do you have to feed your cat, you also need to feed your cat's gut bacteria. (while Fortiflora often just doesn't 'cut it' as a probiotic, it can be useful with some cats as an appetite stimulant because of its taste...so, don't throw it away)

She actually doesn’t like the Fortiflora lol but eats it as long as it’s well mixed with some chunks & lots of gravy. We started the pumpkin today & she seems to really like it!

Before trying anything else I’ll definitely run it by her vet.

Originally Posted by RUSTYcat

Here's a reputable reference for Tylosin: VeterinaryPartner.com - Tylosin. A careful read of that will probably ease any fear of using it with her should it be suggested down the road. You should know, though, that it's horrid-tasting and that knowledgeable folks will have it put into tiny gelcaps.

So, keep us posted............and, of course, we would never refuse any quantity of pictures
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Thanks for the link. I’ll be checking it out.

I will definitely keep everyone posted and will look for a pic to share.