Re: Question on diarrhea (homeopathics)
Lucy seems to be better today. I will keep you posted. I started mixing slippery elm and a kaolin powder for cats (like kaopectate but for cats) with warm water into a gel-like paste and giving her about a spoonful 3 times/day plus once a day an acidophilus pill. I also gave her some W/D wet food, which is supposed to be easy on the digestive system. I hesitate to say the diarrhea is all gone, but it seems like it is or almost is. I will let you know for sure tonight. Keep in mind this was simple diarrhea from a change of diet and antibiotics for too long, so this remedy probably would not work for diarrhea caused by IBD. Though slippery elm paste a few times a day did control the diarrhea of my cat Josephine who had intestinal lymphoma 3 years ago. Michelle In a message dated 10/31/2005 8:56:39 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: another thought: my alternative vet uses apple pectin and my regular vets use Metamucilunflavored. Both have worked for my critters. - Original Message -
Re: Question on diarrhea (homeopathics)
Using homeopathics is such an individual thing. Hideyo has had great success with Sulphur and it didn't help Gypsy at all. Patti wrote about using BioPlasma, (a combination of 12 cell salt remedies), that helps with nutrient absorption, Gypsy does seem to respond favorably to that. We've had her on so many different things trying to narrow it down, but I think what she did best on was a combination of Phosphorus, Arsenicum Album, and China, (also called Cinchona Officinalis). I would strongly suggest consulting with Darla http://www.kitsnk9s.com/Kitsnk9sHome.htm for more specific remedies that might help Ginger. She has you fill out an extensive questionnaire to determine your animal's physical and emotional profile and what might best help them. I'm afraid I spoke too soon about Gypsy's diarrhea resolving. There was liquid stool in the litterbox this morning, so we've had another setback. There are so many darn variables it's hard to tell what causes her to improve and what is detrimental. She is, however, so very much improved overall. Something is working. I was at the point of considering pts, and now I wouldn't dream of it. Let us know what you decide to do for Ginger and certainly let me know if anything you try seems to help. Nina Nina, She has been off the antibiotics for days now. Which homeopathic remedies do you feel helped Gypsy? Thanks, Michelle
Re: Question on diarrhea (homeopathics)
Oops, sorry, we're talking about Lucy, not Ginger! :) N Nina wrote: Using homeopathics is such an individual thing. Hideyo has had great success with Sulphur and it didn't help Gypsy at all. Patti wrote about using BioPlasma, (a combination of 12 cell salt remedies), that helps with nutrient absorption, Gypsy does seem to respond favorably to that. We've had her on so many different things trying to narrow it down, but I think what she did best on was a combination of Phosphorus, Arsenicum Album, and China, (also called Cinchona Officinalis). I would strongly suggest consulting with Darla http://www.kitsnk9s.com/Kitsnk9sHome.htm for more specific remedies that might help Ginger. She has you fill out an extensive questionnaire to determine your animal's physical and emotional profile and what might best help them. I'm afraid I spoke too soon about Gypsy's diarrhea resolving. There was liquid stool in the litterbox this morning, so we've had another setback. There are so many darn variables it's hard to tell what causes her to improve and what is detrimental. She is, however, so very much improved overall. Something is working. I was at the point of considering pts, and now I wouldn't dream of it. Let us know what you decide to do for Ginger and certainly let me know if anything you try seems to help. Nina Nina, She has been off the antibiotics for days now. Which homeopathic remedies do you feel helped Gypsy? Thanks, Michelle
Re: Question on diarrhea (homeopathics)
I have bone meal and can try it with Lucy, though I am wary of it because her calcium levels were high two blood tests ago (but normal last blood test). Her diarrhea started a week ago after sudden diet change and antibiotics, so it is probably different than Gypsy's problems, but maybe the bone meal would help her get over it. Thanks, Michelle In a message dated 10/31/2005 10:00:40 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Gypsy just used the litterbox behind me in the bathroom. I heard the tell tale sound of diarrhea, and figured it must be bad news. When I went to check, there was some formed, some liquid. It may have to do with the bone meal, that seems to be the single variable that is making a difference. Of course, we both know I can be wrong! I did remember, just now, that the raw diet that I credit with saving Gypsy's life, (duck muscle meat and salmon), stopped her constant "drippy faucet", but it wasn't until I started her on barf, (grinding the duck with bones, organ meat, and sups), that she started to have firmed stools.N
Re: Question on diarrhea (homeopathics)
Thanks for the ideas. I've stayed clear of any kinds of grains, fruits, or veggies because she's so diet sensitive. I did try Metamucil and other fibers, they didn't help her. Her diarrhea (IBD), I strongly suspect was brought on by an accidental over-vaccination. It's been tough to get a handle on it, but we're still fighting. N maimaipg wrote: another thought: my alternative vet uses apple pectin and my regular vets use Metamucilunflavored. Both have worked for my critters.
