Diarrhea

Cat Diarrhea
Diarrhea in Cats Guide: Here you'll find in-depth information on Diarrhea in cats including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Acute Diarrhea in Cats
Acute diarrhea has four general reasons for occurring: osmotic imbalances, over secretion, intestinal exudation or motility disorders.

The primary sign of an animal suffering with coccidiosis is diarrhea. The diarrhea may be mild to severe depending on the level of infection. Blood and mucous may be present, especially in advanced cases.

Diarrhea in Dogs
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Diarrhea in Cats: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is a common health problem observed in cats. There is nothing much to worry about if it's just a stomach upset, but it would call for medical help if diarrhea continues for long.

A pet with diarrhea has looser or more watery feces than normal and sometimes more frequent stools as well.

If not it's probably a sign of diarrhea which may be a sign of bad health. Check its gums for signs of inflammation. The kitten with a warm nose or runny eyes should be avoided. Its ears should be clean and free of wax.

Things to look for include indicating illness include drastic mood changes, vomiting, diarrhea and straining while urinating. Particularly, you should be wary of diarrhea (watery stools).

Symptoms include weakness, lack of appetite, weight loss, fever, and diarrhea. FeLV may compromise the immune system, leaving the cat unable to fight off any infection or disease. FeLV can also cause cancer in some felines.

Milk can give some cats diarrhea.
The average lifespan of an outdoor-only cat is about 3 to 5 years while an indoor-only cat can live 16 years or much longer.
On average, a cat will sleep for 16 hours a day.

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My angora has had a problem with diarrhea since after being weaned, and so far, even with vet treatments, I can't seem to help her get rid of it. If anyone knows a suggestion, please advise.

Telltale signs include withdrawal, listlessness, unresponsiveness, sneezing, eye discharge, rapid breathing, unsteady balance, diarrhea, excessive fur or hair loss, red spots or ulcers in the mouth, and mites or brown discharge in ears.

Some common specific parasites are roundworms (ascarids), hookworms, Giardia, coccidia. and tapeworms. These parasites can debilitate your kitten, causing diarrhea, a pot belly and vomiting.

Bengals may also be more prone to some infectious diseases such as feline infectious peritonitis and trichimonas foetus, a protozoal infection that causes diarrhea. Responsible breeders take steps to identify or avoid these problems.

No one knows your domestic house cat better than you, so look for changes in your cat's behavior. Signs of serious illness in your cat include: constipation, diarrhea, lethargy or changes in their vital signs.

See also: Veterinarian, Behavior, Bacteria, Parasite, Inflammation