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My cat is four yrs old, 25 lbs and very obese. She is strictly a house cat who has been declawed and spayed. She never goes out at all under any circumstances. I am in a new house and she has a big problem with loose stools, which gets on my floors. I keep her tail trimmed very close but I have to treat her like a baby and clean for her whereas a normal cat can clean herself. My vet has no suggestions or remedies. She eats a dry cat food and cat treats on a regular basis. Do you have any suggestions?
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I have taken in an abandoned kitten. This kitty has been in the house for about a month. It is getting neutered today, but I don't think that has anything to do with the main problem. The problem is: Dipstick (named for having colored tail and being all white) has had diarrhea since we brought him in. I know some of that has to do with the diet change, but I think that should be over by now. What else could be the problem?
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I have two 6-month-old kittens. Every time I buy a new kind of food they get diarrhea. What should I do? Is this normal?
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We have 11 cats in our house. All have been in very good health. However, one of them, a neutered 17 month old male domestic longhair, started having severe diarrhea about 5 days ago. His eating habits have not changed and otherwise he appears fine. He shows no other symptoms. All our cats are indoor cats so he could not have caught something outside. He has had all his shots. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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My kitten has been having very soft stools since he got adopted two months ago. Is it something that I need to worry about??
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My cat is 12 months old and was litter trained but now is not going in the box and gets it all over the rug and has a very wet stool.
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My 12 year old cat has been having very loose stools lately. She is fed canned food. Should I try dry food instead? Or is there anything else I could do to firm up her stool? Any food recommendations?
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My cat is four yrs old, 25 lbs and very obese. She is strictly a house cat who has been declawed and spayed. She never goes out at all under any circumstances. I am in a new house and she has a big problem with loose stools, which gets on my floors. I keep her tail trimmed very close but I have to treat her like a baby and clean for her whereas a normal cat can clean herself. My vet has no suggestions or remedies. She eats a dry cat food and cat treats on a regular basis. Do you have any suggestions?
Cats can have loose stools for many reasons. If they are anxious or upset like your cat might be with a move to a new house, they may have diarrhea. A cat may also have loose stools due to either an infection or inflammation in the intestinal tract. The reason she cannot clean herself may be because she is obese and can no longer reach that area of her body. I would suggest a veterinary visit to treat the loose stools and at the same time get information about an appropriate weight loss diet for your cat.
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I have taken in an abandoned kitten. This kitty has been in the house for about a month. It is getting neutered today, but I don't think that has anything to do with the main problem. The problem is: Dipstick (named for having colored tail and being all white) has had diarrhea since we brought him in. I know some of that has to do with the diet change, but I think that should be over by now. What else could be the problem?
If a kitten has intestinal parasites, they may interfere with digestion and cause diarrhea. If you have not already done so, please have a stool sample checked by your veterinarian. It also is a good idea to be sure to feed him a good commercial diet that is designed for kittens. When you change diets, it should be done slowly by mixing the new food with the old food and take about a week to make the switch. Kittens can also get diarrhea from drinking milk, so if you are adding milk to his diet, you should no longer do so.
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I have two 6-month-old kittens. Every time I buy a new kind of food they get diarrhea. What should I do? Is this normal?
Actually it is not uncommon for cats to get diarrhea when their diet is changed. Therefore, you might want to avoid abrupt changes in their diet. If you would like to provide them with variety, try adding a small amount of the new food to the one they are already eating and making the change over a week's time. That way they should adjust to the new diet without diarrhea. If they do have persistent diarrhea, it may not be the diet but rather a health problem and a veterinary visit would be in order.
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We have 11 cats in our house. All have been in very good health. However, one of them, a neutered 17 month old male domestic longhair, started having severe diarrhea about 5 days ago. His eating habits have not changed and otherwise he appears fine. He shows no other symptoms. All our cats are indoor cats so he could not have caught something outside. He has had all his shots. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Diarrhea is not something that should be ignored for more than a day or so. It is possible that he has gotten into something in your house which has caused him to have gastrointestinal problems. It may not be contagious so that is why no other cat is showing symptoms. If he continues to have diarrhea then a veterinarian should examine him. If left untreated diarrhea can lead to serious consequences such as dehydration.
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My kitten has been having very soft stools since he got adopted two months ago. Is it something that I need to worry about??
It is not normal for a kitten to have soft stools for two months. If the stools are not normal he may not be getting all the nutrition he needs from his food. He could have intestinal parasites, an infection or irritation that is causing the soft stool. A thorough examination, including a fecal exam, by your veterinarian is a good first step.
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My cat is 12 months old and was litter trained but now is not going in the box and gets it all over the rug and has a very wet stool.
A loose stool and non litter box use are often signs of a medical problem. A cat might have diarrhea due to an infection, parasites or a dietary intolerance. The first step would be a veterinary visit to determine the cause of the loose stools. After that is done an appropriate treatment plan can be started to help treat the problem and hopefully get the cat to use the litter box again.
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My 12 year old cat has been having very loose stools lately. She is fed canned food. Should I try dry food instead? Or is there anything else I could do to firm up her stool? Any food recommendations?
There are multiple reasons that an elderly cat may have a loose stool. Although it could be dietary, it would be prudent to search for a medical cause. Metabolic disease such as hormonal changes, endocrine dysfunction, diabetes and liver disease can cause diarrhea. In addition, primary diseases of the bowel such as inflammatory bowel disease will also manifest as a loose stool. A veterinary visit is needed to determine why your cat has loose stools and prescribe appropriate treatment.
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