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Cat has diarrhea and stomach growls

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Davis
It may be gastroenteritis or intestinal flora disorder. If the above two are ruled out, it may be caused by the cat's hunger. The main factor is the frequency of defecation. If the cat has a lot of diarrhea, it should be done about once every 2-3 hours. Consider It is acute enteritis, which causes intestinal damage and makes a gurgling sound along with intestinal peristalsis. Oral antibiotics are required to reduce inflammation without vomiting. Secondly, if the frequency of defecation is normal but the stool is unformed, it is considered that the intestinal flora is disordered and the intestinal fluid is increased, causing gurgling. You can take some probiotics orally. Finally, if you are hungry for too long, you can feed some liquid food appropriately.

1. Acute enteritis

If a kitten has diarrhea, poor energy, loss of appetite or even vomiting without being fully vaccinated, it is necessary to consider whether it is caused by viral infection. For gastroenteritis, it is recommended to take the patient to the hospital for infectious disease screening. If a kitten or adult cat with complete immunity has diarrhea, the common causes considered are: stress enteritis, parasitic enteritis, and bacterial enteritis. Oral antibiotics are recommended. If the frequency of diarrhea does not improve, it is recommended to take it to the hospital. Check up at the hospital.

2. Intestinal flora disorder

Cats are prone to intestinal maladaptation and intestinal flora disorder when changing environments, food, and water sources. When the spirit and appetite are normal, you can feed probiotics appropriately for 3-5 days. If you still have diarrhea, it is recommended to take it to the hospital for examination.

3. Hungry

When a cat is hungry for a long time, the gastrointestinal tract is in a state of emptying, and the intestines tend to produce a large amount of intestinal juice and air. Gurgling will occur along with intestinal peristalsis. For gurgling sounds, you can feed some liquid food appropriately, and it will be relieved when there are contents in the intestines.