What to do if your cat has a cold and diarrhea

What to do for a cat with a cold and diarrhea

You can give your cat oral montmorillonite powder or kaolinite. When your cat has vomiting and diarrhea, you should reduce food intake or fasting, and replace normal water with warm water. If the vomiting and diarrhea are frequent, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment. Because severe vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration in cats, which can be life-threatening if not handled in time.

Causes of diarrhea in cats

There are many causes of diarrhea in cats: first, gastrointestinal diseases, commonly gastroenteritis caused by improper diet and infectious factors, as well as intestinal intussusception, foreign bodies, and tumors. Second, gastrointestinal external diseases, such as renal failure, pancreatitis, pyometra, diabetes ketoacidosis, and heat stress.

Symptoms of a cat getting cold

Symptoms of a cat getting cold from blowing wind include sneezing, running nose, and coughing. If your cat gets cold, you can dress it up and move it to a place with less wind. If your cat has a cold, you can give it some special cat cold medicine. If the symptoms don't improve, take it to the vet for examination and treatment.

What to do if your cat has a cold and diarrhea

Because of the cold and diarrhea, your cat first needs to keep warm, and then feed it probiotics, kaolinite, etc. Generally, it will improve in 2-3 days. If there is no relief, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital for further examination. There are many causes of diarrhea in cats, such as feline distemper, feline coronavirus infection, bacterial gastroenteritis, parasite infection, and food intolerance, which require identification and diagnosis.