Protozoa, like Coccidia and Giardia, can also cause your kitten to have mucousy or frothy diarrhea. When left untreated, these parasites can literally sap the life from your kitten as they feed off of their nutrients.
That is not a horror show we do not want to see! Some kittens have an extra sensitive stomach. Any change in their diet can cause your kitten to get diarrhea.
This may occur when they are weaning and just beginning to eat new, solid food. Any medications they take may cause gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, and bad gas in kittens. Gas can also occur when cats eat dairy products, spoiled food, eat too fast, or have a diet that is high in wheat, corn, soybeans, or fiber. If they persist, then there is likely another problem. Toxic Substances.
Like many baby animals, including humans, kittens experiment with lots of things by putting them in their mouths. Your home almost certainly contains things that can be poisonous to kittens and cats. Some of these can include household cleaners, essential oils , many human foods, house plants like spider plants and lillies, flea and tick products, as well as lawn and garden products.
These items can cause diarrhea in kittens , and may even lead to death. Parasites and bacterial infections are often the most common causes of kitten and cat diarrhea. In some cases, kitten diarrhea is caused by dietary issues, such as a diet change or food intolerance. Eating table food or something toxic can also cause diarrhea in adult cats and kittens.
Spoiled or expired formula may cause gastrointestinal upset. Other kittens may have a food intolerance, sensitive stomach, or experience digestive issues with certain foods. There are foods formulated for cats with food allergies. Your vet may recommend a special diet for your cat if they think a food intolerance or allergy is the issue. If you think your kitten might have a food intolerance or allergy, ask your veterinarian which food they would recommend for your kitten.
There are a variety of medical issues that can cause kitten and cat diarrhea. Underlying medical issues can include immune disorders, inflammatory issues, infectious disorders, feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, and panleukopenia. Sometimes kitten diarrhea is simply caused by stress. Young kittens go through a lot of change in a short amount of time, so it's not a surprise that they may experience stress-induced diarrhea.
Using pheromones in your home may help calm your kitten and ease the stress of household changes. Your veterinarian will be able to perform a fecal examination and start ruling out different causes. The treatment for your kitten's diarrhea will vary depending on the cause. If the diarrhea is caused by worms, your vet may prescribe a dewormer. Diarrhea by definition is frequent and liquid stool. Diarrhea will cause a kitten to become severely dehydrated due to the loss of fluid in its stool and therefore cause them to be weak.
Some kittens may not make it to the litter box and have accidents when they have diarrhea. They may also get messy paws if they step in diarrhea or have diarrhea stuck on their tails and rear ends. There are some simple ways you can help prevent diarrhea in a kitten.
Depending on the cause of diarrhea, you may need to seek veterinary attention to have it treated. If dietary changes occurred, diarrhea may resolve without medications once the kitten adjusts to the new food or it is discontinued.
But if parasites or illness causes diarrhea, or if it lasts for more than two to three days, you need to have your veterinarian see your kitten. Anti-diarrhea medications that are safe for kittens may be prescribed or your vet may recommend increasing the fiber in your kitten's diet. Sometimes fluid administration through an IV or under the skin needs to be given if your kitten has become dehydrated or is at risk for dehydration.
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