What to do if your cat has diarrhea

First of all, you should understand the cause of the diarrhea before considering the treatment plan:

If the diarrhea is caused by excessive eating and indigestion, you need to control your cat's diet, eat small meals frequently, and add probiotics for adjustment.
If the intestine is intolerant of the food, you can change the food and use probiotics for adjustment.
If the diarrhea is caused by pathogenic microbial infection or pancreatitis, etc., you should go to the hospital and choose the treatment plan according to the doctor's advice.

What are the causes of cat diarrhea?

The causes of cat diarrhea are as follows:

Indiscriminate eating, especially human food, can cause the cat's gastrointestinal tract to be unable to digest, resulting in diarrhea.
Obstruction by foreign objects, which can cause slow intestinal peristalsis and decreased digestive system function.
Infection of contagious diseases, such as the feline distemper virus, which attacks the gastrointestinal tract and causes damage to the digestive tract.

What are the symptoms of cat diarrhea?

Cat diarrhea presents with soft or watery stools, and even some with blood. Generally, cats with diarrhea show poor appetite and lethargy. Severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration and even shock. If your cat has diarrhea, you should check to see if it is caused by viral, bacterial, or internal parasite infections. Identifying the cause of the diarrhea accurately will lead to better treatment results.

What should I do if my cat has diarrhea?

First, you can reduce the feeding amount and use probiotics simultaneously. If the condition is not severe, it will usually recover on its own within two to three days. If the diarrhea is caused by discomfort from a new cat food, switch back to the original cat food and gradually switch to the new one as the symptoms improve. If the diarrhea is caused by oral deworming, it will usually recover on its own within two to three days. If the diarrhea is caused by illness, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for symptomatic treatment as soon as possible.