Cat rambles
The results are back⌠The good news is we can stop the trimethoprim sulfa Melbcat is allergic to, as the bacteria (enterococcus faecalis) is sensitive to doxycycline. Which she can tolerate. The bad news is that her kidney values are slightly up which could be kidney disease or just the uti. Also the bacteria is resistant to the trimethoprim sheâs been taking so Iâve been torturing her with that for no reason.
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Iâve got the doxy and obtained discounted gravy beef from a shop close by so I can make some plain broth. I have to wait until tomorrow morning to to start the new antibiotic.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨11⊠â¨months⊠ago
I had another good idea. The infection my cat has is from bad gut bacteria and apparently weak to a good bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, so I walked to go get her some plain yogurt specifically containing that. My knees are screaming and I couldnât find a small tub, only a big expensive one, but got hold of a lactose free kind and sheâs just eaten a spoonful. I might give her a little each day of her antibiotics and when she finishes then hit things with the bought probiotics.
Melbcat likes it a lot so if her stomach handles it she might have a snack of yogurt each day or a dollop with each meal for the long term. It costs and I donât know if Iâll be able to eat it as well, but I could freeze it in cubes (if the bacteria will survive well) and it will be cheaper than spending hundreds every time she gets sick. Fingers crossed it helps. Iâm really trying to avoid antibiotic resistance đŹ
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨11⊠â¨months⊠ago
this is a terrific idea, I hope it works đ¤đ
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨11⊠â¨months⊠ago
I really hope it does. Iâm not sure if thereâd be enough of the bacteria in there to make much of an effect, but perhaps I can find some good value probiotic capsules.