Hi,

I'm new on this forum. I adopted 2 cats at the weekend (a mum & son) and I would just like some advice on some health issues.

The mum has had diarrhea with a lot of blood (she had this before I got her)- I took her to the vets and they have prescribed some antibiotics & told me to keep her on a diet of chicken & rice. The problem is she is already very underweight & she won't touch the bland diet. I have tried cooking the chicken in stock to give it more flavour but she has no interest. I am worried about her not eating because she is so skinny. Also her son (who is fairly skinny too) is a greedy little thing & so polishes off any food before she gets a chance.

How do I get her to eat chicken & rice.. or is there any wet cat food that is as gentle on stomaches as chicken & rice?

Any advice much appreciated

Couple of ideas for you.

Hill's Prescription Diet at bargain prices at zooplus.co.uk

Almo Nature Adult 6 x 70 g: Great Deals on Almo Nature Cat Food at zooplus

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Let me google that for you

Gotta say i am suprised though.. all of mine go crazy for chicken!

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Hi gemma.....have the vets given an indication of WHY she has this bloody diarrhoea?
Diet wise.....Hills do a Wet feline sensitivity food which comes in single serve pouches and seems to be pretty palatable, most vets will stock this food and will agree it is a good alternative to plain boiled chicken.

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Nellie Paddy Mitzy Milo Peggy Murphy

Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

yeah this is what the vet gave me for leos dirreah with blood in it..... congratulations on being adopted by furbabies... we need pics once they r all settled

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Thanks for the replies. I reposted this in the health forum as I realised this was the wrong place!

Vets aren't sure what the problem is but since she's been treated for all worms they have antibiotics just to be safe.

I am about to do a Zooplus order so will add the recommended foods. Thank you for the help!

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I found this stuff to be marvellous with Millie's runny bum, much more effective than Prokolin. Of course it will only offer symptomatic relief if there is an underlying infection/parasite, but it saves cleaning pooey bums so gets a vote from me!

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Nellie Paddy Mitzy Milo Peggy Murphy

Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

Despite the claims, Zooplus prices are virtually double what you'd pay at the vets and online in UK. I would just get a few tins from the vet firstly instead of bulk ordering. You need to ensure she'll eat it firstly.

ETA pres foods

Ooops- I just did the order but I only bought a trial pack. Hopefully she'll like it!