Hi there.....kittens are very fragile if they have diarrhoea as they can become dangerously dehydrated quickly and ideally should be urgently seen by a veterinarian. Diarrhoea in cats can be caused by multiple things:
Diary products: cats do not have the proper enzymes to properly break down the sugar in milk which is called 'lactose.' You may have heard of people who are lactose-intolerant. They are also missing these digestive enzymes. If the proper enzymes are not present, the lactose remains undigested and tends to ferment in the intestine and cause diarrhea.
For More on Milk and cats: http://www.cat-world.com.au/CatMilk.htm
The other culprit that could contribute to the diarrhoea may be various parasites/worms (coccidia, giardia, roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, etc). There are different types of dewormers for each of the types of parasites. Therefore consider a vet visit to have her dewormed since some of the over the counter treatments do not eliminate all the types of parasites. For more on feline parasites:
http://www.peteducation.com:80/category_summary.cfm?cls=1&cat=1357
For more on causes of Diarrhoea: http://www.fabcats.org/diarrhoea.html
Contrary to what people believe canned food is helpful for cats with diarrhoea as this is a symptomatic of dehydration. Canned diets can supplement the intake of moisture so having both dry and canned are helpful. Any vet can confirm this fact.
Canned pumpkin (without spices) will also help firm up the loose stool symptoms: http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-75.htm
Please keep in mind that also sudden changes in food brands, types will also contribute to diarrhoea symtoms as well. So as soon as your new kitty starts on the cat food she may have lingering symtpoms. For more on this: http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/diarrhea . Again any vet can confirm this fact. Switching foods should be done gradually over a course of several weeks. For example the first week would consist of 3/4 of old food mixed to 1/4 of new food then the next week 1/2 to 1/2 then the following week at 1/4 old to 3/4 new before completing the switch.
The above are just only a few causes as there are many more that can also cause diarrhoea such as diseases, illnesses, etc. Therefore, it is always recommended to consider contacting a vet and discussing if a visit is necessary for treatment.
2007-01-04 14:37:58
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answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7
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Try changing it's diet. Do not give it milk. Kittens an cats should be given water. For some reason, lots of people don't know this. If the diarrhea doesn't go away after a diet change, call the vet.
2007-01-04 22:36:12
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answered by DNA 6
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Please take your kitten to the vet as SOON as possible. Diarrhea can be devastating to a kitten as tiny as yours; it will become dehydrated very quickly. Your kitten probably has worms, giardia or coccidia (the latter two are intestinal parasites) that are very common in kittens, and can be easily taken care of with medication. But you must get the medication to treat any of these problems from the vet.
Please don't wait any later than tomorrow, and good luck.
2007-01-04 22:38:57
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answered by Anonymous
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Your kitten may have been taken too early. I got my kitty when he was three weeks old (he'll be six in July and very healthy) and he didn't take well to adult food at first either. The vet said he was fine but I would still take your baby to the vet. S/he'll adjust sooner or later.
2007-01-04 22:35:28
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answered by Summer 5
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You will have to buy from your vet, special milk for your kitten. I needs alot of protein, sugar and vitamins that it would normally get from it's mother. You need to take it to the vet so they can give you everything it needs at such a young age.
2007-01-04 22:43:55
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answered by doris_38133 5
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Take it to the vet! A kitten that young is too young to be away from its mother, and is VERY fragile.
2007-01-04 22:31:11
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answered by from HJ 7
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Seek advice from avet.It may be a change in diet. Make sure it has wet and dried food.Not too much dried and ensure it has plenty of water.Kittens generally cannot tolerate milk.Water is best.
2007-01-04 22:40:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Try yogurt...has bacteria in it that can help solidify things. Worked for me! Otherwise, head to the vet...figure out why!
2007-01-04 22:35:28
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answered by splashingdreams 2
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