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I'm glad the stools have improved. If they turn runny again, please ask your vet about a PCR diarrhea panel, I'm thinking that the stool test that they did to rule out parasites was a simple old-fashioned fecal float which can miss a lot of things that the PCR test will detect. If the panacur and metronidazole worked though, likely your kitten had something like giardia and all should be well now 
Igor
Savannah Super Cat
I'm glad the stools have improved. If they turn runny again, please ask your vet about a PCR diarrhea panel, I'm thinking that the stool test that they did to rule out parasites was a simple old-fashioned fecal float which can miss a lot of things that the PCR test will detect. If the panacur and metronidazole worked though, likely your kitten had something like giardia and all should be well now
Will do. I was thinking the same thing. The vet also mentioned that it could be a food allergy?? All the symptoms pointed to Giardia. There was even mucus.. Is there a chance it could've been a food allergy? He was on Orijen chicken and AvoDerm natural chicken formula prior to Digestive Care.
It is possible that he has a food allergy, but if you are feeding the same food that the breeder was giving him then I wouldn't expect such a sudden reaction, unless he was having loose stools at the breeder's as well?
On the other hand, if you started him on a new food without gradually transitioning him off the food he was previously, on then that's enough to upset his tummy and give him diarrhea. Any change in diet should be done gradually so that his system has time to adjust.
On the other hand, if you started him on a new food without gradually transitioning him off the food he was previously, on then that's enough to upset his tummy and give him diarrhea. Any change in diet should be done gradually so that his system has time to adjust.
Igor
Savannah Super Cat
Thanks Patti. Well when we got him he had very smelly solid stools and they started getting more loose by the 2nd and 3rd time of him going to the bathroom. But yes, we were gradually trying to transition him to the new food.
Quick question about neutering. So I was told that we can neuter the little guy at 5 months. How does neutering impact SVs exactly? What will change? Will they also grow differently because of it? Also, when I asked for his TICA registry slip the breeder told me they will provide it once I show proof that he was neutered. I'm not really familiar with this since he's the first TICA registered cat I've had. Is this normal?
Actually early neutering (12 weeks old or so) is more likely to result in a larger cat, since the hormones a cat produces as he matures will typically trigger a cessation of growth in the long bones, so if neutered those hormones are never produced and the bones continue to grow (of course they do stop eventually ). Neutering should otherwise not change Crixus in any way. In fact, I suspect when you bring him home from the vet he will act as though nothing ever happened to him.
On the other hand, if you leave him intact you will definitely see behavior changes as his hormones start to drive him to finding a mate which typically leads to incessant calling and frequent spraying (and a male cat's urine is really stinky!!!)
). Neutering should otherwise not change Crixus in any way. In fact, I suspect when you bring him home from the vet he will act as though nothing ever happened to him.On the other hand, if you leave him intact you will definitely see behavior changes as his hormones start to drive him to finding a mate which typically leads to incessant calling and frequent spraying (and a male cat's urine is really stinky!!!)
Igor
Savannah Super Cat
Thank again Patti. I know, I'm full of questions.Actually early neutering (12 weeks old or so) is more likely to result in a larger cat, since the hormones a cat produces as he matures will typically trigger a cessation of growth in the long bones, so if neutered those hormones are never produced and the bones continue to grow (of course they do stop eventually
On the other hand, if you leave him intact you will definitely see behavior changes as his hormones start to drive him to finding a mate which typically leads to incessant calling and frequent spraying (and a male cat's urine is really stinky!!!)
Is the kitten's behavior a good indicator of how he will be as an adult? How does a SVs behavior change from kitten to adulthood generally? The little guy is a total cuddlier. Will not sleep alone, loves scratches and has no problem being carried or falling asleep on you. He fell asleep in my zip up yesterday. Not sure if I got a SV or a kangaroo..
He may become more independent as he matures. I sometimes find that kitten cuddlers become more independent as adults, and the more aloof kittens will often turn into lap kittens when they are mature (e.g., 3-4 years old). Some kittens always stay affectionate and can drive you crazy with their incessant need for attention - I have a few of each...
Igor
Savannah Super Cat
Thank you for all the help Patti. I appreciate it. I'm planning to have him neutered soon. I need to get his last FVRCP vaccine and also a rabies vaccine before his surgery. I was told to do the surgery at least a week after the vaccines, which I will. Can I do both vaccines on the same day? Should I make sure that both vaccines are using dead viruses? I'm not entirely sure about this since I've read a thread on this forum about using only dead viruses for vaccinations.. What else do I need to do? Should I do anything differently? Does the vet need to do anything differently for SVs? Thanks.
Most folk will recommend that you give the two vaccines separately as they can be hard on his system, however I suspect your vet will say it is not an issue. Traditionally killed virus have been recommended but there are argument for and against using killed vs. modified live. I have personally used both (but modified live only on F3 or later generations) and have had no issues with either.