Causes Of
Cat Diarrhea
Diarrhea is really a symptom of various diseases rather than a
disease in and of itself. In most cases, mild bouts of diarrhea can be
treated quickly with simple remedies. In extremely rare cases, cat diarrhea
can be a symptom of a fatal disease, such as cancer. It is important to seek
treatment quickly since even diarrhea caused by mild illnesses can lead to
death because of severe fluid and nutrient losses.
You vet will try to classify the diarrhea as either a major
problem or a minor problem. He or she will then determine the source of the
diarrhea as a problem in the small intestine or large intestine. You will
need to tell your vet how long the diarrhea has been a problem and if the cat
has lost any weight.
What could cause your cat's diarrhea? Some risk factors
include a sudden change in diet, exposure to other cats with contagious
illnesses including feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency, and travel
to areas with an endemic fungal infection.
You may never notice when your cat develops diarrhea. With
minor causes, the cat may only have loose stools with no other signs of
illness. With a change in diet, this may happen and resolve itself as the cat
adjusts to the new food. However, with major causes of diarrhea, the cat care be noticeably ill and showing other signs such as vomiting, dehydration,
reduced appetite, stomach pain, fever, lethargy, and bloody and/or watery
diarrhea.
Minor cases of diarrhea can be caused by stomach or intestinal
viruses, intestinal parasites, eating garbage or other irritating materials,
and sudden changes in diet. Major cases of diarrhea can be caused by
inflammatory bowel disease, neoplasia, fungal or bacterial infection,
hyperthyroidism, and pancreatic failure. You vet will use fecal exams,
physical exams, and maybe x-rays to determine the cause of your cat's
diarrhea. If it seems to be a major issue, he or she will test for feline
leukemia and feline immunodeficiency through blood tests. Depending on what
the cause is, the vet will use drugs, diet change, or surgery to correct the
problem.
With minor cases of diarrhea, the treatment will vary
depending on the cause. The cat may need to be treated for worms. The vet may
prescribe drugs to slow down the motility of the intestinal tract, or reduce
inflammation in the intestinal tract. In some instances a home remedy of a
special diet for a few days will resolve the cat's diarrhea problems. This
less invasive approach lets the natural healing mechanisms of the kitten care to fix the problem on its own.
With major causes of diarrhea, the vet may need to fluid
replacement, electrolyte replacement, and antibiotics to correct dehydration
and infection problems. Treatment options after that will depend on which
cause is at fault for the diarrheas.
Luckily, with minor cases of diarrhea, the cat should return
to normal health within 2-4 days of treatment. With major causes, it may take
longer to recover. In either case the vet will keep tabs on improvements
until the diarrhea is resolved. Cat diarrhea can affect any cat from the
domestic kitty to a Bengal tiger, so remember not to panic and just take the
steps necessary to help get your cat back to normal health.
source: https://petanimalworld.com/kitten-care-and-welcoming-a-new-addition/
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