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What causes diarrhea in cats?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
Cat diarrhea may be caused by abdominal cold stress, indigestion, intestinal parasite infection, acute gastroenteritis, feline distemper, etc. If diarrhea is only caused by cold stress in the abdomen, it is a normal physiological phenomenon. By strengthening warmth and taking other treatment measures, it can return to normal without medication. If it is caused by indigestion, intestinal parasitic infection, acute gastroenteritis, feline distemper, etc., it needs to be treated with medication in time. If the condition continues to worsen, the effect of medication is not particularly obvious. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the doctor in time. treat.

1. Abdominal cold and stress


If the weather is cold and the abdomen is not kept warm, the cold wind may invade and cause excessive abdominal cramps , resulting in increased bowel movements. It is necessary to take measures to keep the abdomen warm, and you can also use hot towels to apply hot compresses, which can relieve local discomfort. Cats may suffer from diarrhea when they are frightened or under emergency circumstances such as environmental changes.


2. Indigestion


If you feed your cat too much or greasy food, Changing food or suddenly changing cat food may cause indigestion and diarrhea in cats. If your cat is allergic to certain foods, ingestion may also cause indigestion and diarrhea.


3. Intestinal parasite infection


Intestinal parasites are mainly roundworms , tapeworms and other parasites. Cat infection with these parasites can cause intestinal dysfunction and symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, blood in the feces, and weight loss. If these symptoms occur, the cat needs to be dewormed and treated promptly.


4. Acute gastroenteritis


Acute gastroenteritis in cats is mainly caused by improper diet, Acute gastroenteritis caused by indigestion and other causes, symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting and other symptoms. Symptomatic drugs need to be given to cats in a timely manner. If the cat is unable to eat, dehydrated, etc., please take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment immediately.


5. Cat Distemper


If the cat itself suffers from feline distemper, as the virus in the body continues to increase, it will irritate the stomach, causing the gastrointestinal peristalsis to continue to accelerate, and also lead to an increase in the number of defecation. If you improve in time, you may be parasitized and destroyed. Take medicine as directed by your doctor, and treat with antiviral drugs through intravenous drip.