I'm raising a litter of orphaned kittens. A retired vet told me to give the kittens Kaopectate for their runny stool. Research on the internet said the new formula with Bismuth Subsalicylate is highly toxic for adult cats. Why would it be alright for kittens?
2007-06-06 00:50:11 · 11 answers · asked by susan h 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
No!! It used to be alright (which is why the retired vet thought it was okay) but the formula changed a few years ago. The current Kaopectate has bismuth subsalicylate, which is closely related to aspirin. Cats do not metabolism aspirin very well, and it is extremely easy to give them a toxic dose. Please do not use Kaopectate on your kittens or adult cats unless you can find the old type that contains kaolin/pectin rather than bismuth subsalicylate.
2007-06-06 01:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by cloud_shade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to your vet first. This doesn't sound very safe. I am suprised your vet didn't mention deworming. It sounds as if they are orphaned kittens then they might just have a simple case of worms. To fix that problem you just need to buy some over the counter dewormer, however read the back of the bottle because kittens must be at a certain age before you give them dewormer. I am sure nothing is serious. Good Luck to you and your baby's.
2007-06-06 02:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by heavenseyes98 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10-12 months is the average age for swapping their food to an adult diet. seems odd that the vet is not willing to investigate further as to why the animal is vomiting as consistent sickness will lead to dehydration and further illness/under the weather. Kitten food would not make your cat sick there will be another problem there, a tummy bug is possible but it would clear up, a possible foreign body could be present in the abdomen!? when switching the food slowly introduce it by mixing the kitten /adult food for a few days and offer small amounts for the time being to monitor if he is able to keep it down, hopefully this is the solution. if no improvment i would reccomend going back to the vets i know its costly but the problem will just be worsening, you need to tell the vet , not ask, that your cat needs further treatment/investigation. hope this helps and everything turns out ok!
2016-05-17 23:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by adelaide 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had raised a couple of orphaned kittens and I would put baby pablum in their formula. It's healthy for them, and it will cut down on the runny stools.
I hope you purchased the canned cat milk from the pet store. Cats are lactose intolerant, so don't give them cow's milk.
Another thing you can do is give them Pedialyte. The same liquid you give to human babies when they have diarrhea.
2007-06-06 03:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for runny stool id check what you are feeding the mom...nothing with corn soy wheat artificial junk or byprocuts....and also a kitten food. and for the kittens i would just avoid it...that stuff strips any nutrients from getting into the kittys system... if anythings is toxic for adults it even more toxic for littler versions. once you get them on a hard diet this will clear up i suggest eagle pack holistic select kitten formula...and then switching to chicken for the first 7 years of their life then duck after that.
oh misread your question....give them KRM you can get it from your vet or a reputable pet store for half the cost that your vets...also mixing a digestive enzyme formula powder ( you can get this from eagle pack as well) will naturally decrease the runny stools....its packed with digestive enzymes and other helpful nutrients and is in a pink bottle like pepto bismol..but it is not pepto on bit.
2007-06-06 03:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Twilite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not alright, don't give it to the kittens or an adult cat.
Check out the Cat Channel website for answers to many questions you might need answers to, for taking care of your kittens.
2007-06-06 00:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by CAT LADY LOO 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take a chance. Ask your vet for his advice a second opinion can't hurt.The retired vet may not be up on all the new ingredients in over the counter drugs..
2007-06-06 01:34:15 · answer #7 · answered by braveheart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
talk to your vet to make sure it is safe for a kitten that young and what proper dosage would be.
2007-06-06 01:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by macleod709 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt...call the vet they will have a much better solution Im sure
2007-06-06 00:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not give them anything without talking to my vet first . dont play vet check with your vet to be sure . good luck .
2007-06-06 00:58:11 · answer #10 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋