Kitten with diarrhea after taking clavamox

Hi Angelia, no need to shout, this is a very fluffy place and no one is going to tell you *how* to do anything. Some of us have hand reared kittens and like to share our successes with others who are doing the same. I think it’s a good idea to stop the Clavamox, as it IS a side affect of this antibiotic. I would recommend L-lysine, it’s an over the counter amino acid (human grade) that can be ground into powder and sprinkled on your kittens/cats food. I use it on mine as they all have the feline herpes virus, (don’t worry, this is not a death sentence by any means) and it helps to bring sneezing, runny eyes under control. It gives their immune system a boost, which at this point, sounds like your kitten could use it. I don’t know what’s in the powder you are giving your kitten, but I would stop that too for the time being. Get some goat’s milk also, as it has probiotics for her gut, and won’t give her added diarrhea or constipate her. It doesn’t contain lactose, like cow’s milk which is not good for cats/kittens. It helps to settle my kittens/cats tummies when things get out of control. You can find it in the cold milk section of the grocery, or the baking aisle in cans (condensed so add water 1 to 1). I actually like the canned as I can store it in the cupboard and pull it out when I need it for my cats. I mix a can at a time and keep it in the frig and give it to them as I feel they need it. I think it will take a few days for the Clavamox to clear her system, but when it does, she will probably feel better and the L-lysine and goat’s milk will help her during and even after her bout with the diarrhea. My cats are grown and I still whip out the goat’s milk, it’s like a miracle worker for me. Hope this helps! Keep us posted..

You’re welcome Angelia. We try and avoid controversial topics here as nothing will ever be resolved on issues that divide us. Everyone has their valid points and we don’t discuss them here. Plenty of other sites that are hotbeds for those topics, but we are the “fluffiest place on the internet” and the best place to ask questions about your kitties and get solid, well meaning advice. We aren’t vets, but have cats and experience with various issues and try to help those that ask for help. I hope your kitten gets to feeling better in the next few days. I imagine if the vet wants a stool sample, it may be to check for parasites such as the one-celled variety like coccidia or giardia. They are notorious for causing diarrhea too, but the Clavamox does with some kittens also. Come back and let us know how she (and you) are doing!