Can antibiotics cause diarrhoea in cats?
You could ask the same question about humans, dogs or other animals. And certainly, antibiotics can cause diarrhoea in cats. Note the word ‘can’. You do not have to search far to come to...
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My cat is perfectly clean but smells of poop. What’s up?
It’s a simple question and it probably justifies an equally simple answer. I can think of two possible reasons; the first of which is probably the correct one. Your cat is using the litter...
Infographic guide on the characteristics of cat diarrhoea
This is an infographic guide for cat sh*t shovelers ??. Full-time indoor cats and some indoor/outdoor cats use litter trays. A great opportunity for their caregiver to inspect the stool (faeces) which is good...
Giardia in domestic cats and smelly poop
There is a lot of discussion on the Internet about domestic cat smelly poop?. An unpleasant topic but one that needs to be addressed, nonetheless. There are many potential reasons for smelly poop. One...
Sphynx cats producing nightmarish amounts of smelly slushy poop
On my travels through the Internet today I have bumped into what appears to be a huge problem with Sphynx cats: smelly, loose stools in nightmarish quantities. There really are some horror stories on...
Woman feeds Siamese kitten like a baby with bottled milk. Kind or misguided?
This is an unusual story which comes from South Africa, and I’m pleased to pick it up because it is a little bit different, and it is about something which I have an opinion....
What’s the best food for a cat with diarrhoea?
A cat owner on the mumsnet.com website is asking the question in the title. I’m going to respond to her directly. I have posted most of this article on the mumsnet.com website in an...
Characteristics of feline diarrhea, likely cause and location
This, I believe, is a useful table if you are a cat caregiver who has full-time indoor cats and therefore have to manage a litter tray or trays. The experts say that it is...
Should I give my cat probiotics?
Although I have never given my cat probiotics, I am considering it quite seriously and I’ll tell you why. There are two good reasons. With skin problems, problems affecting the stomach and intestines are...
Did Royal Canin Lightweight Care dry cat food give 5 Somali cats IBD?
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: There is a report this morning of Somali cats falling ill after eating a new version of Royal Canin Lightweight Care dry cat food. Lynne Moorman said her 6 Somali (longhaired Abyssinian)...
Can pumpkin help cats with diarrhea?
Pumpkin contains soluble fibre which absorbs excess water and therefore it firms up a cat’s stool. Adding a teaspoon of pure canned pumpkin to your cat’s food might help with diarrhea. Some of my...
Can my cat give me diarrhea?
Yes, your cat can give you diarrhea (diarrhoea) but it is rare and the conditions are very specific. It also depends on how hygienic you are in handling cat litter and how aware you...
Should I continue to feed my cat if he continues with diarrhoea?
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...
Beautiful cat dumped at animal shelter because she had diarrhoea
This beautiful long-haired, red tabby-and-white, female cat was abandoned outside an animal rescue center in Plymouth, UK because she had diarrhoea. The photos are thumbnails. If you click on them you are taken to...
Cat food allergies: two places where the symptoms show up
There are two places in and on a domestic cat where a food allergy can show up (1) the skin and particularly the ears and (2) the gastrointestinal tract (GI). The skin I think...
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