The difference between a cat's soft stool and loose stool is mainly in the shape of the stool. Soft stool is generally formed, while loose stool cannot be formed and becomes mushy. In addition, soft feces in cats is usually caused by indigestion, while loose stools are likely caused by disease. Therefore, when a cat has loose stools, the mental state is generally relatively normal, but when the cat has loose stools, the mental state is generally depressed, accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as loss of appetite and weakness in the limbs.
1. The shapes of poop are different
Cat’s soft poop means that the poop is unformed, which is between normal poop and loose stools. The color and shape of cat diarrhea are very similar to sweet noodle sauce, thick and sticky. When severe diarrhea occurs, there may also be watery loose stools. Therefore, it is easy to distinguish between soft feces and loose stools in cats just by looking at their appearance.
2. The causes are different
Soft feces in cats is usually caused by indigestion. As long as the cat’s appetite and mental state are normal, it is generally necessary to take probiotics for 2-3 days. Just adjust. Cat diarrhea is most likely caused by diseases, such as infection with trichomonas, other types of parasites, some viral or bacterial infections, or gastroenteritis caused by some foreign bodies. You need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible. treatment to avoid delaying the condition.
3. Symptoms are different
When cats defecate soft stools, their mental state is generally normal and there are no other abnormal symptoms. When cats defecate loose stools, their mental state is generally depressed, and they will also be accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, such as loss of appetite, weakness of limbs, vomiting, weight loss, high fever, sleepiness, etc.
