There are many causes for diarrhea in cats and dogs. Most cases occur secondary to dietary indiscretion, stress or parasites. There are, of course, more serious medical conditions that can also cause diarrhea. Blood work, fecal egg count, and radiographs are always recommended to more fully evaluate. 

We discussed running some bloodwork or having xrays performed at a hospital today, but you have elected to hold off for now and pursue a more conservative treatment plan. 

A fecal test was submitted today. We should have results back in the next 24-72hours. 

I recommend the following for your pet's continued care at home. 
Diet- Your pet should be fasted for 12 hours, then fed small quantities of a bland diet - either Hills i/d or home prepared boiled chicken and rice. He/she should have free access to water as we want to make sure he/she stays hydrated. After Your pet has been diarrhea free for >24hours you may mix bland food 50:50 with regular food for 2 days before transitioning back to 100% regular diet.
Endosorb - Give _ tablet(s) every 6-8 hours as needed for diarrhea. Give this medication every 6-8 hours if you notice soft stool. If Your pet does not defecate between doses or has formed stool then stop this medication. Medication can be restarted as necessary.
Probiotic- This will help restore the normal gut flora of the gastrointestinal tract. Follow instructions on label. 
Metronidazole - antibiotic/ antiinflammatory/antidiarrhea medication - Give _ tablet(s) by mouth every _ hours for 5 days. This medication helps to decrease inflammation within the colon, restore the normal gut bacteria by killing the overgrowth of abnormal bacteria, and can help treat some intestinal parasites. 

If Your pet is not significantly improved within 24 - 36 hours, or they develop additional clinical signs such as vomiting, lethargy, or loss of appetite, I recommend evaluation at a hospital where imaging (xrays) can be performed and where hospitalization is an option. 

I hope that your pet feels better soon, but please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

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