Not necessarily. There is no need to worry when a kitten has simple soft stools or loose stools, but its mental state and appetite are not affected. However, if the milk cat has diarrhea, vomiting, listlessness, loss of appetite or even shock, it needs to be taken seriously. It may be life-threatening and requires timely treatment.
1. Why do dairy cats have diarrhea?
1. Diet
The intestinal tract and digestive function of dairy cats are relatively fragile. They may catch cold when drinking breast milk. Diarrhea. When you stop breastfeeding and drink goat milk powder, it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort due to the concentration of goat milk powder or new drinking of goat milk powder. When you start eating cat food, you may have diarrhea due to gastrointestinal discomfort caused by the new food, or diarrhea due to indigestion from eating too much.
2. Parasitic infection or viral infection
When a dairy cat has diarrhea, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a fecal test to check for parasites and viruses. detection. Because the mortality rate of virus infection is relatively high.
2. How to treat diarrhea in dairy cats
If the cat simply changes food or has diarrhea caused by indigestion, you can give the cat probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal flora. At the same time, it is recommended to eat small meals frequently and do not let cats overeat. It is recommended to eat a single diet during childhood to avoid increasing gastrointestinal burden. If gastroenteritis is caused by eating spoiled food or other circumstances, you need to take antibiotics and antidiarrheal drugs for treatment. If it is a parasitic infection, it is recommended to deworm the body. If it is a coccidiosis, trichomonas and other infections, symptomatic medication is required. If it is a viral infection, you need to be tested and then given antiviral treatment. When a cat has severe diarrhea and becomes dehydrated, it is recommended to go to the hospital for fluid rehydration as soon as possible.
