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Well look on the bright side... it isn't diarrhea! In my world, nice formed stools are very easy to scoop up and flush. Perry's didn't even smell bad! Over decades with many cats, I've learned to appreciate the little things, lol! I would think that one dose of vaseline a week would be plenty...

It had very smple ingredients: Wheat Bran, Primary Dried Yeast, Calcium Lactate, Lecithin, Montmorillonite Clay, Whey. Not sure what it would accomplish. What were you using it for?

BTW I love your nerdy measuring... I am genetically incapable of actually measuring exact amounts in a recipe so I admire you greatly for your precision! 🥰

This is not uncommon, and I think it is actually a positive thing that he is really cleaning out his system! My cat Perry regularly had that issue, but the poops were normal consistency so I never worried about it. Hair is *supposed* to come out the "back door" and he is doing a great job of...

Excellent! On the schedule, sure, that's a "standard" method... but it's not up to you, or to a timetable... make the changes on HIS schedule, depending upon how he's doing. Some cats only need 1 day at each stage, some need a week. Watch BEAM! Probiotics are pretty fool-proof so you can...

He'll be fine for a few days. Nobody will be there to listen to him so he won't be crying (that's something cats do with people, not other cats). If your sitters can do some interactive play with him, that will help with boredom. Play Therapy | Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve Maybe you could...

I always recommend a GRADUAL food transition. An 8-week old kitten's GI system is barely mature let alone capable of an instant transition. With that previous diet he probably needs probiotic support too. A kitten's stomach has such a tiny capacity that adding pumpkin will seriously dilute the...

Stress Stopper is probably the best one under the current *stressful* circumstances. Also, spend as much time in your room *with* him as possible if he wants the attention! He was knocked down pretty far so it will take time to recover. Keep going, you're doing a great job!

Salt is okay, the thing you MUST avoid is xylitol (a sweetener), which is poisonous to dogs (and probably cats, but they don't generally eat PB voluntarily!)

Well, now I'm confused, I only posted the one on hairballs.

Please update us!

Don’t “offer” it… give it. The article I posted explains how.

It is very normal for cats to vomit after eating grass. I sure wouldn't blame it on a diet they've been eating for years, since most of the episodes you listed are related to the grass. Here's some more info on hairballs: Hairballs | Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve

I think all the tapping you've done with him is also making a big difference, but sometimes a big mental adjustment like that can help! The other thing I can see to tap on is urine pH, which was a little high, which is why crystals were forming. A high-meat, high-moisture diet should be enough...

Thanks for posting the results! They do not justify an acidified veterinary diet, but adding extra water to the food to dilute the urine a bit would be helpful. Cats are such interesting critters; sometimes it seems like a vet visit impresses them that there are many worse things in the world...

Yes! But 1/2 tsp may be too much for many cats. If using Nordic Naturals, just follow their directions; for Moxxor, one capsule between 2 cats daily would be plenty.

No. A fecal flotation can find many worm eggs (like roundworms and hookworms), but a lab evaluation will be much more thorough and will also find other parasites like giardia.

Technically, the inside of the intestinal tract *is* outside the body. I use vaseline (petrolatum) because it is inert, indigestible, and because of that, perfectly safe. In my my 30+ years as a feline vet, I've found nothing that works better.

Well, unsurprisingly, "it depends!" Homeopathy, of course, must be individualized, so there isn't a "remedy for worms." You must also know and consider the typeof worm. Some encyst in muscle tissue, so--for example--giving clay, which works directly in the GI tract, may not do it...

Wow, how wonderful that she was found!! 🥰 Be sure fleas are fully resolved prior to any physical contact, site or scent swapping (eggs can cling to anything and easily be spread!). Yes, exact same procedure as for any other new cat!