Diarrhea in Cats

• Liquid Stool
• Sudden loss of appetite
• Lethargy or Inactivity
• Restlessness or Irritation
• Frequent thirst (due to loss of body fluids)

• Sudden dietary changes
• Dietary indiscretion and food allergies
• Bacterial infections (like Salmonella and Campylobacter)
• Viral infections (like FIV, FeLV, Panleukopenia, Roatvirus)
• Protozoal Infections (like Giardia and Cryptosporidium)
• Parasitic worms (like whipworms and roundworms)
• Internal blockage (due to hairballs or other foreign matters)
• Neoplasia (like Lymphoma and Carcinoma)
• Hormonal problems (like Hyperthyroidism)
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Ingestion of toxic substances
• Liver and kidney malfunctions
• Diseases like Colitis or Pancreatitis

• Choose a good brand of commercial food and stick to it. Do not go for substandard packaged or canned food for your cat.
• Do not make any abrupt changes in his diet plan. While introducing a new food; begin by adding it in small quantities to the normal food.
• Do not provide food like chocolates, raw fish, raw eggs, onions, bones and pork. They are extremely harmful for cats.
• Always provide food in a clean and sterilized food bowl. See that you properly clean the bowl after every meal.
• Also, ensure that the toxic substances or other harmful products in your home are safely stacked away, out of kitty's reach.

• Avoid giving food and water for at least a day. It will help to cleanse the system and the irritated intestinal tract.
• After 24 hr, provide bland homemade food and some amount of water. You can give him some cooked rice and small pieces of chicken.
• Give your cat half a teaspoon of plain yoghurt during dinner. It will help to soothe the tummy and balance the digestive system.
• Make sure that he is properly hydrated. Avoid dehydration by providing your cat with lots of water and electrolyte fluids.
• Do not give milk to drink. It will aggravate the problem. In case he hesitates to drink water, feed him water with a medicine dropper.