Read that fortiflora feline works wonders for diarrhea. How long does it take for product to work?
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With our fella (Nod), it took about 2 weeks until things leveled off, & his stool being (softly) formed. He also had a lot of gas when he went ^ it seemed to help on both counts. Once there was less gas, the stool started to become more 'normal'. And Nod does not like canned food, so we simply sprinkled it over the gravy (we got from a canned food that has lots of gravy), stirred it in & he loved it. The other cats enjoyed the food, so that balanced out. If this doesn't work entirely on it's own, as with our Nod ~ our vet put him on Metronidazole, in tandem with the Fortiflora & his stool became as 'right as rain'. Hope this helps. With our fella (Nod), it took about 2 weeks until things leveled off, & his stool being (softly) formed. He also had a lot of gas when he went ^ it seemed to help on both counts. Once there was less gas, the stool started to become more 'normal'. And Nod does not like canned food, so we simply sprinkled it over the gravy (we got from a canned food that has lots of gravy), stirred it in & he loved it. The other cats enjoyed the food, so that balanced out. If this doesn't work entirely on it's own, as with our Nod ~ our vet put him on Metronidazole, in tandem with the Fortiflora & his stool... » Read More With our fella (Nod), it took about 2 weeks until things leveled off, & his stool being (softly) formed. He also had a lot of gas when he went ^ it seemed to help on both counts. Once there was less gas, the stool started to become more 'normal'. And Nod does not like canned food, so we simply sprinkled it over the gravy (we got from a canned food that has lots of gravy), stirred it in & he loved it. The other cats enjoyed the food, so that balanced out. If this doesn't work entirely on it's own, as with our Nod ~ our vet put him on Metronidazole, in tandem with the Fortiflora & his stool became as 'right as rain'. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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For us, about 2 days. I guess it depends on why the pet has diarrhea. We used 1/2 a packet twice a day in wet food at first. Now we use a whole packet in 5.8oz of wet food. We have to use it daily. Our cat has CRF. We used the Science Diet i/d (gastrointestinal) to try to stop the diarrhea. It only did so much. This probiotic actually stopped it for the last 6 months now.
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My cat has had chronic diarrhea for over 4 years. Still does. However, Fortiflora did not help this condition. I still buy it though because it has good digestive nutients in it and my cat had lost a lot of weight. Getting food in her and to stay in her so she could benefit from it was important. What has worked well for my cat is Endosorb that you can by on Amazon. 4 oz bottles. Says 1-2 teaspoons every 4 hours. I am lucky to get 1/4th to 1/2 a teaspoon into her twice a day. I mix it in with her canned food and to entice her to eat this (she doesn't really like endosorb) I add some of the Fortiflora powder on top. She loves the taste of that. The Endosorb gave me the best results. Stools are not fully formed but there is shape and seems to turn them into clay. She doesn't have explosive diahrhea anymore and has far fewer visits to the litter box now. This had been hourly or more previously. She has put on weight and is now looking and presumably feeling better now. I buy both products and do so regularly now. I tried tons of things---none worked. This combo FINALLY WORKED for her and I will continue to buy them. I recommend it to all my friends that are having the same problems with their animals--cats and dogs.
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My 14 year old cat has chronic IBS - diarrhea and solid stools rotating daily, With the fortiflora her system is more predictable and stable, it took about 2 weeks to see results.
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With our guys, usually the next day shows us some good changes. Since this isn't a drug, there's no "quick, stop everything " sort of action, but once it rolls on down and mixes with their digestive systems and most recent meals, the relief is generally obvious and timely.
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Sorry, I can't help you out with that because my cats very seldom have diarrhea. My cats experience IBS with throwing-up a lot.
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my cat i think by the third day i was noticing more of a firmness to her BM's but i'd give it a week, specially if you dewormed a animal prior to the fortiflora
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I live in the desert S.W. and I have FortiFlora shipped priority overnight. In the summer it is worth it.I track so I can contact the shipper as to when he will be by my house the next day. I buy enough boxes to last 6 to 8 weeks at a time. It is more cost effective shipping durning the hot months. I hope this helps you. Also, it does not hurt to see if the vender will give you a break on shipping. Living in hot areas does have it drawbacks for products like this. So, yes, as far as I know it will kill the culture if left outside for very long.But I will say this, it has been great for my two old lady dogs with sensitive stomachs.It works well with their special diets.LCR I live in the desert S.W. and I have FortiFlora shipped priority overnight. In the summer it is worth it.I track so I can contact the shipper as to when he will be by my house the next day. I buy enough boxes to last 6 to 8 weeks at a time. It is more cost effective shipping durning the hot months. I hope this helps you. Also, it does not hurt to see if the vender will give you a break on shipping. Living in hot areas does have it drawbacks for products like this. So, yes, as far as I know it will kill the culture if left outside for very long.But I will say this, it has been great... » Read More I live in the desert S.W. and I have FortiFlora shipped priority overnight. In the summer it is worth it.I track so I can contact the shipper as to when he will be by my house the next day. I buy enough boxes to last 6 to 8 weeks at a time. It is more cost effective shipping durning the hot months. I hope this helps you. Also, it does not hurt to see if the vender will give you a break on shipping. Living in hot areas does have it drawbacks for products like this. So, yes, as far as I know it will kill the culture if left outside for very long.But I will say this, it has been great for my two old lady dogs with sensitive stomachs.It works well with their special diets.LCR « Show Less
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Here's another idea. My husband just wrote to Purina about another matter and they answered quickly. If you are really concerned about whether to refrigerate Fortiflora, why not just send them an email.
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It may take a week. If it takes longer I would suggest go and see your doctor. Try and stay away from dairy, sugar , and wheat products. Tea Tree mouth wash a couple of times might help to. Khering
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It worked great for my puppy. Let the puppy get used to the bottle and smell the product first and use only on stains. It takes about 1 to 2 weeks for stains to disappear. There is no product out there that gets rid of tear stains that have been on a dog or cat for months at a time. It usually becomes a permanent stain. You must cut the colored hair off and let new hair grow and continue to bathe your dog and keep stains clean continuously. I feed my dog Stella and Chewy. This food has probiotics that help with the dogs digestive system and contains no dyes or chemicals. Stains and alllergy went away as soon as I fed my dog this food. It is all natural.n Hope this helps.
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Sorry, I don't use that product anymore. I switched to Now Brand Probiotic-10 for a while, which I felt worked better for me, but I have left that too, and now use Bactipro which is a Powerful Probiotic, Phytonutrient, Antioxidant, Prebiotic, and Fiber Formula. I was struggling with a problem with diarrhea until I started using Bactipro, but since I started using this product, diarrhea is no longer an issue.
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Keep using the product as anything that really works good take at least 3-4 weeks to see results. Make sure you rub theproduct into your skin really well.
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I have never tried it on dry food.I was working with an underweight cat who had been fed a low quality kibble. Between her gaunt hips, dry yet greasy looking fur and constipation, it was clear that her recent nutrition had been poor, and the vet sent us home with a medicated canned food and this supplement.For the first feeding I mixed the FortiFlora with a very small amount of water to dissolve, then mixed it all in with the canned food. This worked well. Also consider mixing half a packet with the water, then sprinkling the rest on top of the canned food.If you want to use kibble try to think of a way to apply a dissolved mixture over kibble. Maybe mist it on with a spray bottle? I have never tried it on dry food.I was working with an underweight cat who had been fed a low quality kibble. Between her gaunt hips, dry yet greasy looking fur and constipation, it was clear that her recent nutrition had been poor, and the vet sent us home with a medicated canned food and this supplement.For the first feeding I mixed the FortiFlora with a very small amount of water to dissolve, then mixed it all in with the canned food. This worked well. Also consider mixing half a packet with the water, then sprinkling the rest on top of the canned food.If you... » Read More I have never tried it on dry food.I was working with an underweight cat who had been fed a low quality kibble. Between her gaunt hips, dry yet greasy looking fur and constipation, it was clear that her recent nutrition had been poor, and the vet sent us home with a medicated canned food and this supplement.For the first feeding I mixed the FortiFlora with a very small amount of water to dissolve, then mixed it all in with the canned food. This worked well. Also consider mixing half a packet with the water, then sprinkling the rest on top of the canned food.If you want to use kibble try to think of a way to apply a dissolved mixture over kibble. Maybe mist it on with a spray bottle? « Show Less
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The Vet info cited is inconsistent with the literature I have read. Spinosad (Comfortis) administered orally kills all fleas within 4 hours. It is also used in plant insecticides. My experience is, it is the most effective treatment I have used.
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I have the same problem with my cat... After a visit to the vet, we added a pro-biotic, slippery elm bark, grass and the MOST important... I built a raised feeder so my cat didn't bend her throat or tummy when she ate... THE FIRST DAY NO Vomiting!!!! Been a week and still none!!!! I've been picking her some young fescue grass and she's eating that so am ordering this asap... She was having terrible constipation problems, the pro-biotic and slippery elm bark helped that, added a couple teaspoons water to her WET food, OMG in a week even her coat feels and looks silkier! This Cat threw up EVERY DAY.. The raised Feeder and Fiber, a miracle!!! I have the same problem with my cat... After a visit to the vet, we added a pro-biotic, slippery elm bark, grass and the MOST important... I built a raised feeder so my cat didn't bend her throat or tummy when she ate... THE FIRST DAY NO Vomiting!!!! Been a week and still none!!!! I've been picking her some young fescue grass and she's eating that so am ordering this asap... She was having terrible constipation problems, the pro-biotic and slippery elm bark helped that, added a couple teaspoons water to her WET food, OMG in a week even her coat feels and looks silkier! This Cat threw up... » Read More I have the same problem with my cat... After a visit to the vet, we added a pro-biotic, slippery elm bark, grass and the MOST important... I built a raised feeder so my cat didn't bend her throat or tummy when she ate... THE FIRST DAY NO Vomiting!!!! Been a week and still none!!!! I've been picking her some young fescue grass and she's eating that so am ordering this asap... She was having terrible constipation problems, the pro-biotic and slippery elm bark helped that, added a couple teaspoons water to her WET food, OMG in a week even her coat feels and looks silkier! This Cat threw up EVERY DAY.. The raised Feeder and Fiber, a miracle!!! « Show Less
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i have seen dead flea lavae (very small black worm appearance) within 24 hours on my white bed cover. my cats are 10 years old and twice i encountered a flea problem that was not resolved with the solution, i than had the vet give them a shot that is immediate followed by topical solution and both times this has kept them clear of fleas except when we go through a cold spell and it warms up a hatch outside and they can come in through the screens.
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I normally use the feliway spray for more coverage, but have backed off since my cat is used to her carrier now and I combine fun trips with her chemo treatment/vet trips.I find its just as effective using one wipe on towel or blanket she lays on while travelling.Depending on length of time travelling its better to take extra wipes since first wipe will wear off after more than 4 hours.Remember cats have very sensitive smell so less is better sometimes.
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We went away for vacation and one of our cats started peeing everywhere (we adopted two cats that are not related, so one of them constantly vies for dominance). Initially, we thought it was due to the stress of us leaving, but after our return it kept up for another two weeks. I had her checked for UTI and got her on antibiotics, but it continued, so I broke down and bought the feliway diffusers. It took a week or so to see the real effect, but the peeing tapered off and eventually stopped. After a little more than a month, when the diffusers ran out, I noticed she had peed on the carpet outside of the litterbox. I quickly got refills and it's been good so far. However, remember that animals have weird motivations, you may want to diagnose if your cat is actually marking or displaying other behavior...if you are not savvy with cats call your vet. Best of luck!
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My three cats are all positive for herpes and Calicivirus, and they will be on Lysine for the rest of their lives, as advised by my vet. They get a quarter of a teaspoon twice a day with food. It only takes a very tiny amount to get the benefit, so don't overdose them! It took about two weeks for their symptoms to go away, and if we miss a dose, they usually start showing symptoms again within a few days. So make sure you don't skip! I ordered one bottle that was a different brand and designed specifically for cats, and it came with a scoop for just the perfect dose. I kept the scoop and now use it with this brand (it's exactly the same but cheaper.)
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It worked immediately, my cat had bumps over the majority of her body and within a week most of it was gone. She has had her 3rd treatment but there are some bug bites between her eyes and ears still so I will continue to give her the remaining treatments.
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I use a portion of the Fortiflora and place it in a ziplock but only for a few days. Best to call Purina and ask them for sure. Best to you and your pet.
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Yes, it will work. My suggestion for applying it next month, is to get a friend to help you by holding her. (May even need to wrap her in a towel to keep her still) I believe it "tickles" as it runs down their skin under the fur which is why they have problems being still. As you get better at applying it, Bonnie, try giving her a special treat and you might be able to dose her while she is eating - but you have to be fast with this method. The towel works well for me with cleaning ears, giving antibiotics, pills, etc. But someone else holds the toweled cat while I "dose" it.Hope this helps. Amy Yes, it will work. My suggestion for applying it next month, is to get a friend to help you by holding her. (May even need to wrap her in a towel to keep her still) I believe it "tickles" as it runs down their skin under the fur which is why they have problems being still. As you get better at applying it, Bonnie, try giving her a special treat and you might be able to dose her while she is eating - but you have to be fast with this method. The towel works well for me with cleaning ears, giving antibiotics, pills, etc. But someone else holds the toweled cat while I... » Read More Yes, it will work. My suggestion for applying it next month, is to get a friend to help you by holding her. (May even need to wrap her in a towel to keep her still) I believe it "tickles" as it runs down their skin under the fur which is why they have problems being still. As you get better at applying it, Bonnie, try giving her a special treat and you might be able to dose her while she is eating - but you have to be fast with this method. The towel works well for me with cleaning ears, giving antibiotics, pills, etc. But someone else holds the toweled cat while I "dose" it.Hope this helps. Amy « Show Less