Causes and Treatment of Cat Diarrhea
Cat diarrhea is not much fun for the pet or for the owner. Most kitties will have a bout with it at some point. What causes it and what can you do about it?

Loose stools are often the result of something the feline ate. They could have eaten too much too quickly, sampled your new plant, or finished off your dinner unbeknownst to you. Stress can also be the culprit. Parasites such as worms can also cause the condition. Less commonly, runny stools can be caused by other illnesses such as kidney or pancreatic disease.

The primary concern is that kitty is kept hydrated. If you notice dehydration, vomiting, losing large amounts of liquid, or blood in the stool, visit a vet immediately. Ditto if you have a kitten with it because they can quickly die from dehydration.

For an otherwise healthy adult cat, try stopping food for 24 hours. Often, the diarrhea will resolve by that time when you introduce food again. If not, then take the animal to the vet.

If you suspect stress as the cause, you will probably notice other symptoms such as not eating or fearful behavior. Try to figure out the cause and reduce the stress on kitty. You might try giving your pet her own space away from other animals and household activities until she calms down.

For parasites, you may notice small white matter in the stool. This will require medication to resolve the issue. Also, de-worming medications themselves can cause diarrhea.

While not a cause for alarm in a healthy adult kitty, cat diarrhea is a condition that should be monitored closely along with how much water the animal is taking in.