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.
Buprenorphine, a partial agonist, is appropriate for moderate pain in cats, and some studies suggest it provides analgesia superior to oxymorphone, morphine, and meperidine hydrochloride.1-3 Buprenorphine is well-absorbed when given by the oral transmucosal route,4 making it easy to prescribe for at-home use.