Cats: Understanding Abdominal Noises & Causes

Cats Can Be Shy Even When They Have Diarrhea

I. Causes of Cat Diarrhea

1. ColdInduced Diarrhea: Cats can suffer from diarrhea due to catching a cold, especially during seasonal changes when they might catch a chill. This is a particularly common occurrence.

2. Stress Response: A sudden change in environment can make a cat feel anxious and fearful, leading to emotional diarrhea as a result of extreme stress.

3. Dyspepsia: A sudden switch in food, overindulgence in meat, or consumption of indigestible foods like milk can cause cats to have diarrhea.

4. Parasites: Diarrhea caused by parasites can be identified by the presence of blood in the feces, indicating parasitic infection.

5. Improper Water Intake: Drinking unclean water, such as tap water, can lead to diarrhea.

6. Disrupted Gut Flora: If a cat has diarrhea without other symptoms and there are no issues with their diet, it may be due to an imbalance in gut flora.

Illustration of Cat Diarrhea and Diarrhea Stool

II. Treatment Methods for Cat Diarrhea

1. ColdInduced Diarrhea: First, treat the cold with medications like Fenoldopam (Ganmaoling) and for diarrhea, use Vilic.

2. StressInduced Diarrhea: To address diarrhea caused by stress, pet owners should help calm the cat's emotions and provide reassurance to prevent diarrhea.

3. Dyspepsia: In cases of dyspepsia, it's recommended to fast the cat for a day, ensuring they have access to water only.

4. ParasiteInduced Diarrhea: Treat with deworming medications like Praziquantel (Punaduo) and if diarrhea persists after deworming, administer Vilic.

5. Preventing Diarrhea from Drinking Water: Offer cats clean, fresh water to avoid diarrhea associated with drinking tap water.

6. Disrupted Gut Flora: Use probiotics to restore gut flora and repair the digestive system. These can be used in conjunction with Vilic for optimal results.