How can I tell which of my cats has diarrhea?
If your normally well-trained cat suddenly starts having accidents around the house and the stools are unformed to fluid, then diarrhea is obvious. However, if the cat is still using the litter box and covering up its feces or defecates outdoors, you may not initially notice diarrhea.
What kind of diarrhea does a cat have?
Remember that your veterinarian is there to advise you. But be aware that there are some aspects of diarrhea that are more alarming and some consequences that can be quite concerning. To start with, one way to classify diarrhea is as either small bowel or large bowel diarrhea.
What kind of medicine can I give my Cat for diarrhea?
You can find many references to administering kaopectate or Peptobismal® and even Imodium® to your cat for diarrhea. Peptobismal is NOT recommended for use in cats, and determining dosages for the other products can be tricky. So ask what your veterinarian recommends. [Editor’s Note: Never assume human medications are safe for cats.]
When to worry about your cat’s bowel movement?
Generally, if your cat had one somewhat soft stool but is still happy, playful and eating normally, you can probably safely wait to see what the next bowel movement looks like before taking any major steps. Some of the red flags that should make you more concerned are:
When do you have a bout of diarrhea?
You’ve likely experienced a bout of diarrhea at some point in your life. Diarrhea is characterized as unformed or loose stools. It can occur suddenly and end quickly (acute diarrhea), or last weeks to months and occur intermittently (chronic diarrhea).
What does it mean when your cat has diarrhea?
As a cat lover, you probably know what this means. Soft, stinky bowel movements adorning the litter pan—or worse, your carpet. The bad news: diarrhea is a common condition in cats. Food changes, infections, or prescribed antibiotics are common causes of runny feline stool. The good news: most cases of cat diarrhea are mild and self-limiting.
What to do if your kitten has diarrhea but not vomiting?
So when your kitten has diarrhea but acts normal, check him for parasites. Changing food habits: If you try to introduce the new food in your cat’s diet too quickly, it may lead to diarrhea. Moreover, this fast new food introduction may not only cause cat soft stool but also may have additional signs like vomiting and loss of appetite.
Why does my cat have soft stool outside the box?
Cat diarrhea is a common cause of this behavior, so if your cat has an abnormally soft stool outside of the box, then what you really need to focus on is the diarrhea. Conversely, constipation also can cause cats to defecate in inappropriate places.
Why does my cat have runny stool all the time?
Food changes, infections, or prescribed antibiotics are common causes of runny feline stool. The good news: most cases of cat diarrhea are mild and self-limiting.
