This common viral illness primarily affects infants and children under the age of 5. However, older children, teens, and adults can all contract hand, foot and mouth disease. A few days after exposure to the virus, painful sores appear in the mouth, hands, and feet â explaining the name for the disease.
Feline Diarrhea & Metamucil Use. Metamucil is an over-the-counter supplement used as a digestive health aid. Its active ingredient is a bulk forming fiber called psyllium. Metamucil has been used to treat diarrhea in cats; however, always consult your veterinarian before treating your cat with any supplements or medications.
Of all the parasites of cats and dogs, lice are the easiest to eliminate, and they pose no threat to you or your children. Treatment is relatively simple. The cat may be bathed with a pyrethrin shampoo approved for cats. After the cat is thoroughly dry, a pyrethrin spray or powder can be applied. This treatment will need to be repeated in 10-14 days since all of the nits will not be killed. Alternatively, fipronil (Frontline) has been approved for the treatment and control of lice in cats.