Diarrhea in Cats - Causes and Symptoms

This disease is actually the body's way to cleanse itself, getting rid of substances that are foreign and provoke irritations to the bowels. Since this isn't a regular condition, we usually get scared when we notice diarrhea in cats, as they might be sick. There are plenty of remedies which can be used for diarrhea in cats, so don't worry when you notice it.

To get your cat's system to return to normal as far as the elimination process goes, you should take into consideration feeding her foods that are bland, like beef, chicken, lamb baby food or turkey. Fish or white chicken can both be good options. You can also mix beef or chicken with potatoes, macaroni or rice, and give it to your cat.

I also give my cat unflavored yogurt, which will help with the restoration of the needed bacteria in the intestines. However, don't give her other types of dairy products, as they're usually not recommended when they have diarrhea.

If your cat's diarrhea takes longer than a day, you should go to a vet and see what the problem is. The vet will probably ask you about different possible causes of the diarrhea, so try to remember what diet your cat had lately.

Some causes of diarrhea in cats might be:
• Eating garbage
• Eating new foods that she's not accustomed to
• Changes in her activities
• Stress
• Eating items that aren't foods, or playing with certain types of items
• Eating food intended for people
• Eating foods that have artificial ingredients or dyes

You should also make mental notes of any symptoms that the cat might be showing. Some of these are vomiting, fever, walking difficulties and worms. Some of the symptoms might be a sign of a disease, like feline distemper.

You should also pay attention to the type of diarrhea, whether it's bloody or watery, if it has mucous, or if it happens often.

If the cat has diarrhea for a day, it might be dehydrated as a result. She will need fresh water, and if it's a severe case, you can also give the cat some Gatorade, so the electrolytes are replaced. Pedialyte can also be given to the cat, as long as it's unflavored, so dehydration is prevented.

If it's not a major case of diarrhea, you might be able to cure it with some home remedies. If it doesn't stop after one day and you can't control it, go see a vet. If it takes more than 24 hours, it might be a serious disease.