It’s pretty well known across the cat world that cow’s milk causes diarrhoea in cats. Notwithstanding that there are thousands of photographs of domestic cats lapping up milk out of a saucer on the Internet. These are often old photographs … please continue reading
The first point to make is that if diarrhoea persists for more than 24 hours it is potentially serious and a veterinarian should be consulted without delay. The question refers to diarrhoea continuing. This implies that it has continued for … please continue reading
Antibiotics may resolve feline diarrhoea but the veterinarian has to do extensive tests in order to diagnose antibiotic-responsive diarrhoea. The veterinarian has to rule out all other possible causes of the diarrhoea first. Apparently, it is not uncommon for cat … please continue reading
If your cat is suffering from diarrhoea or is vomiting but otherwise seems to be in good health generally, something a cat owner can do is to withhold all food for 24 hours and restrict water intake to small drinks … please continue reading
Why do people think milk is good for cats? Answer: because cats like milk because (a) the fat content attracts them and (b) it is comforting – a reminder of kittenhood. But cats don’t realise that “milk” for humans is … please continue reading
by Michael Cat drinking milk – Photo copyright pepozzo (Flickr) Lactose is the sugar in the milk of mammals. Kittens consume lactose as a source of carbohydrates through their mother’s milk (colostrum). After weaning the adult cat’s diet contains very … please continue reading
photo by Mirandala When treating cat diarrhea the question is whether the condition can be treated at home or whether the underlying cause is such that it needs to be treated by a veterinarian. Diarrhea, as we know, is the … please continue reading
I have a male cat. He’s fixed, and about 6 years old. Lately I have noticed that he has loose stool and been vomiting. There are times he can not make it to the bathroom. Other than that he’s a … please continue reading
by Michael S (Orlando, FL, US) Please help with any advice possible on cat diarrhea. I have a one year Persian, who since I bought him, has had loose stools. At first, I thought it could be due to the … please continue reading
