I have 5 cats and have tried fortiflora before. What size of packets should I order to test the product again?
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As far as I know these come only in a box of 30 packets. This would not last you very long if you are giving it to all your cats. Maybe there are larger boxes available?
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I ordered a box and the box contained several (20-30?) Splenda sized packets. I sprinkled one packets over ~2 bowls of dry food, or wet food. It worked as a good appetite stimulant for my older cat, and also helped settle her stomach.
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I did not know the product came in different size packets. What I order is a box of 30 packets. I was advised by my vet to add one packet to each cat's food daily - I have 2 cats so I use 2 packets per day.
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The name brand packets all come in the same size that is veterinary recommended.
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My vet has prescribed Fortiflora on a couple of occasions. Each time, she has told me to give one envelope a day for two weeks. If you plan to give all five cats a two-week dose, you'll need 70 packets. That's quite a lot. I only give it to mine when he gets diarrhea and then continue two weeks. I have found that all of my cats enjoy the Fortiflora sprinkled on their food, but I don't give it to them regularly. Please note that I am NOT a vet, I am just sharing my experience with the product. I always keep some on hand because it costs significantly less from Amazon than it does through the vet. My vet has prescribed Fortiflora on a couple of occasions. Each time, she has told me to give one envelope a day for two weeks. If you plan to give all five cats a two-week dose, you'll need 70 packets. That's quite a lot. I only give it to mine when he gets diarrhea and then continue two weeks. I have found that all of my cats enjoy the Fortiflora sprinkled on their food, but I don't give it to them regularly. Please note that I am NOT a vet, I am just sharing my experience with the product. I always keep some on hand because it costs significantly less from Amazon than it does through the... » Read More My vet has prescribed Fortiflora on a couple of occasions. Each time, she has told me to give one envelope a day for two weeks. If you plan to give all five cats a two-week dose, you'll need 70 packets. That's quite a lot. I only give it to mine when he gets diarrhea and then continue two weeks. I have found that all of my cats enjoy the Fortiflora sprinkled on their food, but I don't give it to them regularly. Please note that I am NOT a vet, I am just sharing my experience with the product. I always keep some on hand because it costs significantly less from Amazon than it does through the vet. « Show Less
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I purchased a box containing 30 packets. Each packet contains 30 grams and my vet's direction was to give each cat one packet per day. I have one fussy cat that can sniff out anything you try to add to his food, so I put 1/2 packet in half in his AM feeding and half in his PM feeding. It works!
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The dose per cat is 1 gram per day according to the packaging, and there are 30 x 1gram packets per box. From what I've researched, most people seem to notice a difference within a few days. So, one box would be enough to try it on all 5 cats for 6 days. I found that the amount of powder in each sachet was a lot to mix into one meal (I feed twice daily), so I split the sachet between breakfast & dinner feedings. Best of luck to you!
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11.5 x 12 x 6.5 sounds right. the problem for me was the damn rats didn't eat the bait. so i went on youtube. found one that said to buy oats or granola with raisins and powdered plaster of paris. dry mix it so its pretty white. place that where they travel. something ate it and i haven't seen any signs of rats. yet. the plaster of paris is supposed to bind up their intestinal systems. we'll see but try that first before wasting your money on a station and bait that doesn't work.
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Pure Bites makes a smaller package for cats (per oz it costs twice as much) so yes it is fine for cats. I buy the large dog size bag because it is cheaper that way. It has a long shelf life and is the most cost effective way to purchase this expensive but very worthwhile product. Then I just break the pieces into cat size chunks. It seems unfair that the smaller cat packages sold in the cat section should cost twice as much per oz.
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The dosage depends on the weight of your cat/dog. The dosage chart is as follows:For pets:Weight of Pet (lbs.) Recommended Daily Dosage0-10 lbs. 1/32 oz = 1/16 Tbsp = 3/16 tsp = .875 ml = 14 drops10-40 lbs. 1/16 oz = 1/8 Tbsp = 3/8 tsp = 1.75 ml = 28 drops40-100 lbs. 1/8 oz = 1/4 Tbsp = 3/4 tsp = 3.25 ml100-220 lbs. 1/4 oz = 1/2 Tbsp = 1.5 tsp = 7.5 ml220+ lbs. 1/2 oz = 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 mlMay want to double the dosage for the first 10 days.
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Heck yeah! I go through a 12 pound bag a week with 15 cats. I don't want to order it all in one shot because I do want to continue getting the freshest available. I like to receive it by the week. The week before I ended up buying two 6 pound bags at Tractor Supply because it wasn't available here. That was really disappointing because I had been ordering it every week with no problem.
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Haven't ordered from Amazon but when I bought the large box from the pet store that recommended Preference to me, I found that there was more fine vs larger pieces...and it made for a very soupy mix...but as for Amazon's product--sorry, can't help...but I am planning to order from Amazon since we are out of town and I can't find Preference locally...
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There is a cat version of this stuff that may work that they sell, same drug, smaller dose
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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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The previous two answers are correct about the size. As for how much my cats loved it -- not so much. Not sure why because it is loaded with fish of all sorts and they usually love fish. Also, two of the cans in my shipment were damaged enough that I had to throw them out. Not sure who is to blame for the poor packaging. Bottom line is that I won't be ordering any more of this brand.
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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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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
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Think there are two sizes available. Mine was 2.2lbs and there were two packets in the box. Maybe a typo?
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It would probably be best to contact the company about that. They're your basic cat treats, only they have Lysine added. This amino acid helps to keep feline herpes under control or assists a cat with a cold to lessen the symptoms and shorten its duration. I've just purchased a powder form, called Felisyl. The ingredients are not listed, but my cat loves it sprinkled on his food. The one thing I don't like about the treats is that they're high in calories, per my vet. He's advised I try and use as little of the treats as possible, so I give him 12 treats in the morning and the powder in the food at night. I may even try weaning him off of these altogether, because of the weight gain. It would probably be best to contact the company about that. They're your basic cat treats, only they have Lysine added. This amino acid helps to keep feline herpes under control or assists a cat with a cold to lessen the symptoms and shorten its duration. I've just purchased a powder form, called Felisyl. The ingredients are not listed, but my cat loves it sprinkled on his food. The one thing I don't like about the treats is that they're high in calories, per my vet. He's advised I try and use as little of the treats as possible, so I give him 12 treats in the morning and the powder in the... » Read More It would probably be best to contact the company about that. They're your basic cat treats, only they have Lysine added. This amino acid helps to keep feline herpes under control or assists a cat with a cold to lessen the symptoms and shorten its duration. I've just purchased a powder form, called Felisyl. The ingredients are not listed, but my cat loves it sprinkled on his food. The one thing I don't like about the treats is that they're high in calories, per my vet. He's advised I try and use as little of the treats as possible, so I give him 12 treats in the morning and the powder in the food at night. I may even try weaning him off of these altogether, because of the weight gain. « Show Less
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This question is old, but I was wondering the same thing so will leave my answer here. All Grizzly Salmon Oil products are exactly the same per the company. They market the smaller 4 oz. bottle for cats because 1) the pump is smaller so you can measure (according to the instructions on the side of their bottle) 1 pump, 2 pumps, etc. depending on cat weight and 2) one cat will not consume a larger bottle in the amount of time for their recommended shelf life (4-5 months). If you have multiple cats and will use more salmon oil or are splitting between pets, the product is exactly the same between dog and cat bottles, it's just a marketing technique. The larger bottles are cheaper per oz. so if you will use the larger amounts or have the ability to measure without the pump for a cat they are a better deal. I am almost positive that regardless of dog or cat the product is just measured by weight of animal (so a 10 pound cat would consume the same amount as a 10 pound dog) but I didn't ask customer service about this, so I would double check with them if you are concerned.
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I can not account for future orders... ...But I received four bottles of eighty count when I placed mine. Hopefully this will continue for this supplement is an important part of my feline's diet.
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Okay, now that you have clarified your question was longer and the contact info is smaller on your box, I did some looking and mine is as well. Yes, the contact info is smaller, thats the only difference on the box I could find from my previous boxes as I buy this every month. But, do not fear, it is the same! It is still genuine fortiflora. Packaging changes all the time. This is still working great for me. My all time favorite cat product.
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Carnation recommends 1 packet in 8 oz. of milk. Hope this helps!! If you need more specific information, I will be glad to try to help.