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bradg · **Posted:** Fri May 20, 2011 1:46 pm

Hello Everyone-

Our Bengal, Roscoe, lived with TF for over a year at the cattery where he was a stud. We rescued him when the breeder had given up and was about to euthanize him.
Thanks to this forum and other sources we finally found out about TF, and got him diagnosed and treated. We did everything by the book. However, he continued to have loose stools after we absolutely he no longer had the infection.

This post is for people with Bengals that continue to have loose stool after TF treatment.

According to the nutritionist I worked with at Royal Canin, in some cases the TF parasite may cause significant damage to the cats colon, which may take a substantial amount of time to heal. She said it might be as long as a year or two. She ended up being right - it took our Bengal 1.5 years to get firm stools again. During this time we test, literally, 40 different diets. I'll save you some time and tell you what worked.

These recommendations were based with the help of Royal Canin veternarians and nutritionalists. THANK YOU TO ROYAL CANIN!

Short-term treatment:

This works great immediately after RDZ to get firm stools, but is not an acceptable long-term diet. This is a common remedy for dogs and cats. Give the cat boiled chicken (shredded) with steamed white rice and mix 1 tablespoon of canned pumpkin. The pumpkin must be 100%, with no sugar or additives. This is guaranteed to get some firm poo immediately.

Long term diets:

#1 Choice: Royal Canin Intense Hairball 34: This formula has very high quality fiber, very high fiber content. This worked great for our Bengal, and our other cats liked it too.

#2 Choice: Royal Canin Indoor Light 40: This formula is similar to the hairball, with slightly lower fiber content. This formula is a more acceptable long-term diet.

So, if your TF Bengal is still a little runny, try any of these foods out. I promise they will make a difference. Try this first before wasting time and money on other diets.

I hope this helps someone out there!

Suntouched · **Posted:** Fri May 20, 2011 5:46 pm

Gosh....you must be on commission! :shock:

I am so pleased this worked for your boy.
Thanks for the info. :wink:

bradg · **Posted:** Fri May 20, 2011 6:38 pm

hehe - nope - not on commission.
Believe me, I'd take it if they offered. We're going broke buying Royal Canin for our 4 cats!

I do, however, like to spread the word when I can. I owe them a lot for taking the time to assist with our Bengal and figure out what would work. I do believe that their food is top quality. Our other cats really like it and they are all very healthy. It also makes the litter box less stinky (which helps justify the cost for sure!).

lollo2304 · **Posted:** Fri May 20, 2011 6:55 pm

I would also add that a high quality raw diet will also be good for post TF bengals (or other cats). There is far less waste than with commercial diets.

Glad your boy found a decent home and is now fully recovered.

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