Changing cat food and causing soft stools will generally improve on its own. If you need to change cat food, the cat will need a period of time to adapt to the new cat food. During the trial period, the cat may have symptoms such as soft stools and increased defecation frequency. This is a normal phenomenon and generally does not affect the health of the owner. Don't worry too much. As the cat adapts to the new cat food, the symptoms will ease until they disappear.
1. Why does changing cat food cause soft stools
When the owner changes the cat's food, the cat should gradually adapt to the new cat food and should not change it immediately. If the food is changed too quickly, or the formulas of the new cat food and the old cat food are too different, it may cause abnormalities in the cat's digestive function, leading to diarrhea, soft stools, etc. If this happens, you should take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time. With the help of a doctor, probiotics can be taken to improve the symptoms, which can effectively relieve the symptoms.
2. Things to note when changing cat food for cats
When changing cat food, owners should pay attention to changing the food gradually. You can mix the new food with the old food, and then mix the appropriate amount. The continuously decreasing proportion can help the cat adapt to the new food and avoid physical discomfort caused by changing cat food. And in the process of changing cat food, owners should pay attention to the cat’s diet. Since cats’ intestines and stomach are relatively fragile during the process of changing cat food, if they eat cold or irritating food, such as iced watermelon, peppers, etc., they may suffer from diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, etc. If this happens, you should take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.
3. How to care for cats after changing cat food
After changing cat food, the gastrointestinal tract of cats is relatively fragile. You should pay attention to the cat’s food intake and control the cat’s eating speed. The cat’s living environment should also be kept hygienic to reduce the possibility of parasite infection, which is good for the cat’s health.
