Difference between soft stool and diarrhea in cats

The main difference between soft stool and diarrhea in cats lies in the appearance of the feces. Soft stool is usually formed, while diarrhea cannot be formed and becomes a paste-like substance. In addition, soft stool in cats is usually caused by indigestion, while diarrhea is likely to be caused by diseases. Therefore, when cats have soft stool, their mental state is usually normal, while when they have diarrhea, their mental state becomes depressed, accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as loss of appetite, weakness in the four limbs, vomiting, weight loss, high fever, and increased sleep.

Different appearance of feces

Soft stool in cats means that the feces is not formed, being between normal feces and diarrhea. The color and shape of diarrhea in cats are similar to that of sweet bean sauce, thick and sticky. In severe cases of diarrhea, there may be watery stool. Therefore, the difference between soft stool and diarrhea in cats can be easily distinguished by appearance.

Different causes

Soft stool in cats is usually caused by indigestion. As long as the cat's appetite and mental state are normal, it can usually be regulated by eating probiotics for 2-3 days. However, diarrhea in cats is likely to be caused by diseases, such as trichomoniasis infection, other types of parasites, viral or bacterial infections, or gastroenteritis caused by foreign objects. It is necessary to take the cat to the pet hospital as soon as possible for examination and treatment to avoid delay in the disease.

Different symptoms

When cats have soft stool, their mental state is usually normal and there are no other abnormalities. However, when cats have diarrhea, their mental state becomes depressed, accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, such as loss of appetite, weakness in the four limbs, vomiting, weight loss, high fever, and increased sleep.