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What causes cats to have diarrhea?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
Cat diarrhea is considered to be caused by improper diet, parasitic infection, feline distemper virus infection, gastroenteritis and other reasons. If physical discomfort occurs, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital for examination in time, and provide standardized and effective treatment based on the examination results, which can alleviate the cat's bleeding situation.

There are several reasons why cats may have diarrhea:

1. Improper diet

If the cat eats fish bones, bones and other hard foods, the food may scratch its mouth. Stab the intestines and stomach, causing the cat to draw blood. If this happens, the cat should be taken to the hospital in time and treated with the help of a doctor.

2. Parasitic infection

If a cat is infected with parasites such as nematodes, trichomonas, and coccidia, which often irritate the gastrointestinal tract, it may cause gastrointestinal bleeding and blood in the stool. , vomiting, loss of appetite and other symptoms. Owners should take their cats to the pet hospital for deworming in time, which can effectively relieve symptoms.

3. Infection with feline distemper virus

After a cat is infected with feline distemper virus, the feline distemper virus will multiply in the body and invade the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal bleeding and loss of appetite. , vomiting, blood in the stool and other symptoms. If the above symptoms occur, you need to take your dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time and choose the appropriate treatment method.

4. Gastroenteritis

Consider eating expired cat food or eating raw and cold food frequently may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and lead to inflammatory lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. reaction, symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody stools may occur. You should pay attention to the cat's eating situation and try to eat soft and easily digestible food, such as nutritional creams, milk cakes, etc., which will help relieve symptoms. During this period, the owner needs to take special care of the cat, bathe frequently, keep the body clean and hygienic, keep warm, and ensure a balanced nutritional intake, which will help with the recovery of the disease.