My senior cat has diarrhea, won't take meds, and has house accidents?

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Our old cat (19yrs) has had runny stools for a couple of months and cannot get medicine in him consistently because he's too wary. He only has 3 teeth so can't eat dry food. He is also going in various places around the house instead of litter box, he also wary of me and were the best of mates! He doesn't seem to be in pain and otherwise is his usual self. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Batman (great name!)! It is unfortunate that you can't medicate Batman but cats and toddlers are the hardest creatures to get medications in to! I'm going to assume that your vet tested him for parasites and ran full geriatric blood work to help find a cause for this protracted bout of diarrhea. I would confine Batman, personally, to contain the pooping to one room. Give him a break from trying to medicate him and order some probiotics. I like Purina Fortiflora because cats like it and you sprinkle the powder on the food once daily. If he likes it and there is no improvement in 7-10 days see if your Vet can compound metronidazole or tylosin in to a liquid to put in his food or into a treat. It costs more but if he will eat a medicated treat that would solve your problems. I would have your Vet order the treat in different flavors WITHOUT the medication added to see which he likes and so he thinks they are just treats and not medications. I hope this helps and I wish you and Batman the best!

My senior cat has diarrhea, won't take meds, and has house accidents?

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