Diarrhea Problem

[genarr3]

I think it's been done. After the stool test for parasites I had another stool test that cost $200. I don't have with me specifically what it tested for, but the vet said it was an "advanced" test.

He said any other stool tests would be for highly unusual problems.

 

[DumaLove]

If that has been done then I would do the boiled chicken and rice, with Foriflora when you get it and see how it goes. You may need to do the limited ingredient diet to rule out an issue with a specific protein.

 

[Kristin]

If you've done all the testing and nothing is coming back, then I would primarily look to the diet. I've heard of many the critter who's symptoms disappeared on a balanced raw diet.

Symptomatically, the herb Slippery Elm is great for both diarrhea and constipation. I sprinkle it in my cats' food when they need it (usually because they've gotten into something naughty)...its non toxic but 1/4 tsp is usually the max you would need. I would also do probiotics and maybe even digestive enzymes


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[genarr3]

How much should a PCR test cost? I'm in NY. My vet, who I'm starting to dislike, wants $225. It seems very high to me. Or am I wrong.

Kristin, I'm going to get that Slippery Elm you suggest, any particular brand you like?
I'm currently using FortiFlora probiotic which I told isn't the best. I'm going to switch to Mercola brand for the probiotic and Now Foods for the slippery Elm for no other reason then it's capsules I can open up, but I'm open to suggestions if someone knows of a better brand. I know you must be very careful with these supplements due to a lot of fraud in that entire industry. I watched a report on the news where they had some tested and a great deal of them contained little or none of the ingredients it was supposed to.

 

[DumaLove]

My vet charges $150, but they said if they ordered it differently is was $60 more for the same results. Something about ordering a basic test and just adding the diarrhea panel was what I think they said.

 

[admin]

Paul, that isn't high for our area!

 

[Patti]

I think I pay even more for a diarrhea PCR here in Phoenix - closer to $250. Really irksome, but I think in the long run, you will spend more than that using the 'hit and miss' method of trying to solve the issue whereas the PCR can give you a definitive diagnosis, and therefore a treatment. I think the probiotics and slippery elm are great ideas. Plain (unseasoned) pumpkin is also soothing to the gut so a good option to try as well.

 

[genarr3]

I think I pay even more for a diarrhea PCR here in Phoenix - closer to $250. Really irksome, but I think in the long run, you will spend more than that using the 'hit and miss' method of trying to solve the issue whereas the PCR can give you a definitive diagnosis, and therefore a treatment. I think the probiotics and slippery elm are great ideas. Plain (unseasoned) pumpkin is also soothing to the gut so a good option to try as well.

Yes I've been giving him a teaspoon of plain pumpkin with each meal. Just haven't given it the past two days because I haven't been to the store. The can's been open more then 10 days and I don't know how long it lasts, don't want to take any chances.

 

[genarr3]

Ok, I guess I have to bite the bullet and pay. Thank you everyone for the replies.

 

[admin]

I think I pay even more for a diarrhea PCR here in Phoenix - closer to $250. Really irksome, but I think in the long run, you will spend more than that using the 'hit and miss' method of trying to solve the issue whereas the PCR can give you a definitive diagnosis, and therefore a treatment. I think the probiotics and slippery elm are great ideas. Plain (unseasoned) pumpkin is also soothing to the gut so a good option to try as well.

Totally agree with Patti, Paul!