With two such good nannies and a foster mom, they surely will thrive. We were dogsitting. I think the whole neighborhood laughed at me trying to take three big labs out for their run at the same time. Felt like Marmaduke's owner, the dogs took me.

I would hate to post prematurely but today she had a semi-firm poop! I think we just might be headed in the right direction :) Maybe finally, there is an end in sight for this poor kitten. In my desperation to fix her, I did exactly what you shouldn't do and switched multiple things all at once. I cut her Lysine by 1/4, took her off the Fortiflora and introduced both rabbit and the canned duck. At least now that I don't feel she's in a critical state, (provided she stabilizes), I can make introductions slowly while I continue to monitor her. Something I did has had to have helped her for her to get firm again, right? Oh, I really hope she gets better now. Carmen - I really feel for you having to go through that all winter. My girl only leaked a few times (on the way to the box) and it was a minimal amount. You were fortunate to be able to get it resolved! Controversy aside, my indoor/outdoor cats never had these issues either. I'm planning on leaving this one as an indoor (except for walking) so hopefully I can get a balanced diet for her. lfncy - Oh yeah, I have read your postings! I even tried the pumpkin you talked about. The dx between the T-Foetus and giardia seems to be a huge problem. What I just read was the way they make a determination between the two is how the parasite's tail 'swims'. Its got to be an ultra-fresh sample, also so they can see it wiggle. What I've been told (for kittens) is that it can resolve 'spontaneously' after about a year. It doesn't actually go away, they just don't have any more symptoms of it. I hope I've gotten to the bottom of this, as you did, without having to put her through the exploratory procedures. I looked on-line and didn't see Wellness in a duck or rabbit formula. That is definitely a brand I would use. I can't keep her on the RX food indefinitely, its premo-expensive and she eats like a chow-hound. If I can rule out that chicken or beef is tolerable, I could try those. Thanks for the well-wishes! I'll post an update when I can confirm how she's doing.

Sue, As long as they don't add, "Crazy" in front of "cat lady"....I am known as the cat lady in our neighborhood and I honestly think there might be a sign at the end of the street, "Home for Wayward Cat/kittens" and it's pointed right at my house.... My Dh, like your's, has put his foot down, softly...(He's almost as bad as me.) At one time, we had 2 feral mommas on the patio and each had had a litter of 6...When the kits started getting older the mothers tried taking them into the bushes, to teach them to live on their own...That's when we bundled up all the kittens, put them in our basement and would bring them out for feedings...We had to sit with them and as soon as they were done eating, back in the basement...There were times when momma would start through the yard, make a noise and all the babies would run after her...My DH would run with a big box and be scooping up kittens along the way...As soon as the kittens were weaned, we were able to get them adopted...It was like giving up my own kids and boy did I screen the new parents...We were able to get those 2 females spayed and they are still living on our patio....I loved having all those little ones and often would foster for one of our local no kill shelters. From fostering, I did keep 2 little girls and now when I mention fostering, DH gives me that look....But what a thrill, watching them grow.....I keep saying, if I ever win that lottery, I'll have the best shelter around.....See, how I can go on and on when it comes to talking about fur babies.......You should be around when I pull out the pictures....

Kittens! Like babies, it's a wonder any of them make it past the baby years. When my kids were little, I used to say outloud, why aren't we putting helmets on kids for around the house? lol Sorry you had that scare, but very glad the kitten seems to be alright now. Hubby looks to be a willing nap spot :)