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Can I give Imodium to a sick stray cat with no vet money?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 2 lbs

I found a stray cat and he has diarrhea very thin probably has an eight anything is there anything I can give him like Imodium or something I can’t take him to a vet for I don’t have any money

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 3rd, 2020

No, you cannot give him Imodium. He has to see a vet for this now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ If you truly cannot afford a vet for him, take him into the SPCA now. They can get him the veterinary treatment he needs, and find him a home.

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