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.
Chlortrimeton is an over-the-counter decongestant tablet that is sold for human consumption but can be used safely in cats. Before you give the medication to your cat, be sure it is not mixed with other medications. Before treating your cat, check with the vet for a recommended dosage, although kittens can take Â¼ tablet twice a day. Kittens who are 9 weeks old to 4 months old can take 1/3 tablet, and the average adult cat can take up to Â½ a pill twice a day. The treatment should not exceed three to four days.