wondering what this anony person is feeding the ferts to have so many different types of poops. have they tried free-feeding so the kids can eat whenever. same brand consistedly or does it change. previous abuse may lend to disease susceptibility, but not cause current stress unless something in the environment is reminding the fuzzies of something in the past--(movement of owner, bowl color/type, bed type, etc. etc.) if so, observe and find what it is, and eliminate it. predisone i understand loses its effectiveness only when the disease has progressed beyond a point..... Madeline in AK & Fuzzies Danny, Angie, Mitten, Gadget, & Taffy; Sammie & Sadie & Monte my Aussie. [Posted in FML 6756]