Got a 6 month old cat for Xmas?

Question

and it has liquid poop problems. It sticks to her butt and she stinks. Any suggestions on how to treat the problem or any other advice.

Answer 1

She is probably a little sick if she has runny poop. I suggest taking her to a vet, also, do NOT feed her wet catfood, feed dry food. It is better for their teeth and their poop wont stink near as much. But definately a visit to the vet for sure.

Answer 2

its actually not a big problem, its probably cause of a change in diet, any time thiers a change in their food it causes diaraea, all you have to do is find out what food shes use to then put her back on it- will take a week or two to readjust, if not keep her on what your feeding her and dont change it again, give her alittle while to adjust to it to. As for the poop, its unfortunate, i have an older cat thats long haired persian that when she has the runs to i give her a bath to clean up the messy and if its long haired actually cut off the fur from her behind - which will reduce the mess till she gets use to the food- this is only a temporary solution. I recommend keeping your cat on hard cat food only, probably IAM, or science diet is good for cats and if she has hair balls iams hairball formula- orange bag with green on it is good for that. Cats dont need soft food- plus hard food is better for their teeth. Best of luck!

Answer 3

this is a sure sign of stress or food change...

Christmas is the worst time to get or give cats....vets are closed.... and the stress is hard on them...

and what it its not just stress???

was the cat vaccinated and dewormed before you got it??? it could have coccidiea...

I would make sure the cat is on the same food it was on before you got it.. and keep the house as quiet as you can... keep kitty in a smaller room where the litter box is...
do not give any treats or canned food for today at least and see if she improves by tomorrow.. any blood - call the vet.

Answer 4

Where did you get the cat? She may be a little distressed, but a check-up from a vet would clear up any questions.

Answer 5

Aww you got a cat how cute I think it may be time to take her to the vet to get a check up.

Answer 6

Probably your cat has an intestinal parasite problem . you need to have the cat checked out by your vet asap to rule out something else medically wrong

Answer 7

It may be the change in food and location that gave her the liquid poop. Don't feed her milk! That causes liquid poop.

How to Stop Your Cat's Diarrhea
Cat moms and dads typically adore their 'babies' and hate it when they are not feeling well. Like with human babies, kittens and cats can develop diarrhea for no apparent reason. A little sleuth work may be necessary to determine the reason, and a lot of TLC may be necessary to resolve the diarrhea. In any case, the many options of what to do, and under what circumstances, can be bewildering to even the most seasoned cat parent. Here are some ideas to help you figure out how to help your darling feel better quickly.
Steps

Clean up your cat's diarrhea with a tissue or paper towel so that you can see if blood is present. If there is no blood, call your vet and ask about over the counter medications to give your cat.
If there is blood, let your vet know: you may need to bring in the cat and/or the poop sample for examination. Typically, red blood is viewed as not so bad, but black blood can be a sign of a serious problem higher up in the digestive tract. The vet may give you prescription veterinary medication or food for your cat. However, even with the more serious scenario, you may still be able to resolve your cat's diarrhea with over the counter medication (which is probably less expensive) if the vet agrees.
To give your cat liquid medication, get a syringe and the medicine, and a towel.
Measure the proper amount of liquid by pouring a small amount in a small dish (the dose cup that comes with some liquid medicines is great). Push the syringe plunger all the way in, dip the tip (no needle, for goodness' sake!) into the medicine, and pull the plunger out until the level of the medicine reaches the amount recommended by your vet.
Bring the cat into a small, easily cleaned room and shut the door (bathrooms are ideal).
Hold your cat firmly in your left arm (if you're right-handed). Wrap him in a towel like a cocoon if he will let you.
Pry his jaws open and squirt the medicine into his mouth.
You may want to give your cat a second syringe with a small amount of room temperature water to swallow: this will help clear the medicine taste from his mouth. This also helps prevent the cat from disliking the treat because of associating the treat with the taste of the medicine. (Make sure the water is not too cold because cold water can cause stomach cramps.)
Quickly get out of the way.
Wait for your cat to stop jumping around, shaking his head, and foaming at the mouth. At this point you can wipe his mouth, but he probably won't want you anywhere near there.
Give your cat a treat and let him out of the room. He may head straight for water. It's ok.
Clean up the splashes of medicine with a damp towel. Cats can't spit, but they will dribble most of the medicine out. Be prepared for a mess!
Observe whether the cat improves. Be sure to ask your vet how soon you should see improvement.

Tips

If possible, determine how the diarrhea started so you can prevent a recurrence. Food allergies, renal failure, cancer, poisoning (from houseplants, rat poison, human medications, etc.), parasites, and infectious disease (among other things) can result in diarrhea. Obtain veterinary assistance if it is an ongoing problem - there may be foods with fewer allergens, or treatments for a disease which will reduce or eliminate the diarrhea.
If your cat is not vomiting, help your cat stay hydrated by providing fresh, clean water, and by adding water to your cat's regular food. If vomiting, wait 6-8 hours then frequently offer small amounts of clear liquid (water, Gatorade, Pedialyte, or other electrolyte solution, if appropved by your vet). (see article on diarrhea at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=353)
If your cat goes outside, check that your neighbors aren't feeding your cat -- eating too much or eating food they aren't used to can give cats diarrhea. Check your yard and your neighbors' yards for poisonous plants that your cat may have nibbled. Your vet should be able to give you a list of poisonous plants.
Stress can also cause diarrhea. Moves, new animals, deaths of other animals, basically, any changes can stress a cat. Used correctly, the over the counter product Feliway, can help manage your cat's stress. Be sure to check with your vet before using any over the counter medication for your cat.
Confine your cat to a room without carpet and with food, water, and litter until the accidents are under control.
You may want to lay down newspaper or PeePee pads to make cleanup easier.
Your vet can also provide syringes (minus needles) for administering liquid medication.

Warnings

Veterinarians now warn that Pepto Bismal and Kaopectate can be poisonous to cats due to salicylate toxicity. Check with your vet on the correct medication and dosage for the weight and age of your cat. Some vets have prescribed Imodium AD for diarrhea in cats-be sure to check with your vet if they recommend it, and, if so, the proper dosage.
If this is your first time dealing with cat diarrhea, call your vet, especially if you are unsure about what type or how much medicine to give.
Do not scold your cat for the accidents. He can't help it, and adding stress will only make his diarrhea worse.
For an adult and otherwise healthy cat: if diarrhea is severe and continues for more than a day -- or mild and continues for two or more days -- the cat can become dehydrated. Dehydration can be fatal if undetected and untreated.
To detect dehydration, gently pinch the normally loose skin at the back of the neck. When a cat is normally hydrated, the skin snaps right back down. If the pinched skin smooths out slowly, or remains tented, the cat is dehydrated. If the cat appears to be dehydrated, take him to the vet ight away unless you have the knowledge and tools to do fluid replacement.
If the cat is younger than one year or older than eight, or has any chronic medical condition, dehydration can develop faster than for a healthy adult cat. Consequently, diarrhea in these cats requires veterinary attention right away.
If any humans in your household also have diarrhea, take your cat to the vet and the family member to the doctor right away. There are some invisible (to the naked eye) parasites (giardia and coccydia) that can cross species boundaries, and that can be particularly difficult to eliminate. These parasites have the potential to become life threatening to small children, elderly adults, and those with compromised health. When diarrhea is caused by these types of parasites, diarrhea can become profuse, painful, and bloody.

Answer 8

okay thats something a vet needs to check out she could be unhealthy.

Answer 9

what a sh*tty christmas present. no pun intended.