What should I do if my cat has diarrhea after drinking milk powder?

Cat diarrhea after drinking milk powder may be caused by lactose intolerance, inappropriate preparation ratio of milk powder, poor quality of milk powder, or poor gastrointestinal health of the cat. For cases of diarrhea in cats after drinking milk powder, the owner is advised to first stop feeding the cat milk powder and consider giving the cat some probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract and protect the gastric mucosa. If the cat still has diarrhea, it is necessary to take it to the pet hospital as soon as possible for examination and treatment, including stopping diarrhea, reducing inflammation, and protecting the intestinal tract.

1. Lactose Intolerance

Because goat milk powder contains lactose, it may cause lactose intolerance in young cats, leading to diarrhea. It is recommended that the owner dilute the goat milk powder slightly before feeding it to the cat, and then observe whether the cat has diarrhea. If the cat still has diarrhea, stop feeding it immediately. Additionally, there is an adaptation process for cats drinking milk powder. It takes about 3-4 days for the cat to adapt, but some cats may need a longer adaptation time.

1. Inappropriate Preparation Ratio of Milk Powder

If the ratio of milk powder preparation is not correct, causing the milk powder to be too concentrated, the protein concentration will be high, and the cat will have difficulty digesting the nutrients, leading to diarrhea. To address this situation, the owner should promptly adjust the ratio of milk powder preparation and feed the cat with pet-specific probiotics and kaolinite等intestinal regulators. The cat's condition should recover to normal within 1-2 days. Furthermore, attention should be paid to following the correct ratio when preparing milk powder for the cat in the future.

1. Poor Quality of Milk Powder

If the milk powder purchased by the owner is a substandard product, it may cause diarrhea in the cat. In this case, the owner should stop feeding the cat and administer a small amount of probiotics orally to regulate the cat's intestinal flora. When choosing milk powder for the cat, it is recommended to select a well-known brand of goat milk powder to avoid purchasing low-quality milk powder that could cause diarrhea.

1. Poor Gastrointestinal Health of the Cat

If the cat has diarrhea even after being fed milk powder correctly according to the dosage and method, it may be due to poor gastrointestinal health in the cat. In this case, the cat can be given oral probiotics specifically for pets to regulate the intestinal flora and follow the principle of eating small meals frequently, which can effectively improve the cat's diarrhea symptoms.