In the past year I have taken in two kittens. Within a week of bringing them into my home they both developed diarrhea. The first one i don't have anymore but the one I have now(Salem) I really adore. I've had her for about 5 days now. Along with the diarrhea they have, the easiest way to describe, small amounts of stool that come out when passing gas(very noticably i might add). The odd thing is that she doesn't even realize that it comes out. I know that diarrhea is common in kittens but I have had cats my whole life and I can't say that I have ever noticed a problem like that. 1. Is the "seepage" normal? 2. Is it something in my home? What can I do to help her?
2006-11-09 12:32:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Have the kittens checked by your vet for worms or other problems. Worms do cause diarrhea. You might then try feeding them some plain yogurt to help with the problem
2006-11-09 12:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What type of food are you feeding your kitten? The food it eats can make a BIG difference. I would suggest a premium cat food from a pet store; try Nutro, California Blend, Eukanuba, something on that order. You may want to call your vet and explain the problem and see if they can suggest a good kitten food. Cheaper pet foods (both dog and cat) have fillers in them that can cause diarrhea problems because the fillers are excess fiber. Also, kitten foods coated in dry milk powder can also cause a problem with kittens sensitive to milk. Premium pet foods are a bit more expensive, but you use less and they give your pet firmer and smaller stools. Your kitty may have a sensitive stomach.
2006-11-09 12:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so glad you know the facts and are putting the "dry food pushers" in their place! If anything, grains and fillers will CAUSE digestive problems! What are the ingredients in the kitten formula that you switched him to? You might be able to determine if he has a food-based digestive problem based on comparing ingredients. The difference between cat and kitten food is that kitten food usually contains more protein. Good quality foods should contain ample meat-based protein regardless of the distinction between cat and kitten food. Based on your details, I would go straight back to the grilled chicken. See if that helps. If not, take a stool sample to the vet, in case there is a bacterial infection. Comparing ingredients will hopefully give you a clue as to the reason for his digestive upset. You can then tailor his diet to eliminate proteins that he cannot digest. Personally, I don't like to have my cats eat only one variety of food, just in case it is not as nutritionally complete as I think it is, or if it becomes unavailable, and the cats are not used to eating any other food. You might be able to find other chicken-based foods that your kitten can easily digest. Good luck and please post an update. I am interested to know if he is "back to normal" after the food is switched back to the original.
2016-05-22 01:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how healthy the kittens are. I know they have to adjust to new food, don't feed them milk. There is a special kitten milk you can buy at the Vet's that gives them things they would get from their mother. It could be worms. My Mom took in 3 small abandoned kittens, and she had this problem, but it took two weeks for it to get better and she said it really smelled. You don't want them to become dehydrated so watch them carefully, it can happen fast. You might just have to take them to the Vet.
2006-11-09 13:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them some steamed white rice they will feel better in less then an hour
2006-11-09 12:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give your kitten some yougart. it helps.
2006-11-09 12:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋