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Why does a cat poop green and loose stools?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Matthew Thompson
Green, loose stools in cats may be caused by problems such as improper diet, parasitic infection, or enteritis. If the cat's diarrhea is not serious and there are no major problems with the cat's mental state and appetite, you can first feed the cat an appropriate amount of probiotics to regulate its gastrointestinal condition and observe its defecation. However, if the frequency of diarrhea is still relatively high or other abnormal symptoms occur, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible and provide timely treatment after diagnosis.

1. Improper diet

If cats have recently eaten green food that is not easy to digest, such as green molar sticks, etc., it will cause them to have green loose stools. Therefore, the owner can observe whether the cat has eaten green food in the past few days. If it has, it should stop feeding the food immediately. At the same time, the cat can be fed some probiotics or canned intestines to help the intestines return to normal. Function.

2. Parasitic infection

If your cat has loose green stools and other symptoms, such as loss of appetite, weight loss, etc., it may be infected with parasites. Owners should take their cats to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible to confirm whether they are infected with parasites and provide timely deworming treatment. At the same time, in order to prevent parasitic infections, owners should also regularly deworm their cats internally and externally, and keep the cat’s environment clean and hygienic.

3. Enteritis

If a cat suffers from enteritis, it may also have green loose stools, which may also be accompanied by loss of appetite, lethargy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and loose stools. Symptoms such as bleeding. At this time, the owner should pay attention to the cat's diet and mental state, and take it to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible in order to restore intestinal health in a timely manner. At the same time, in order to prevent the occurrence of enteritis, owners can provide cats with a clean and hygienic diet and environment, and avoid overfeeding or giving it too much human food.