Or if your cat is more likely to be quickly compromised by ongoing diarrhea i e.
Cat has loose stool but no other symptoms.
Blood in the stool either dark blackish stool or visible frank red blood associated vomiting.
You probably have a good idea of whether your cat has diarrhea.
Very young very old or already battling some other medical problem in these cases you should consult with your veterinarian.
Blood in the stool red or black is always concerning.
Blood or mucus in.
Today s constipation can become tomorrow s intestinal obstruction.
If on the other hand any of the following describes your cat s condition call your veterinarian immediately.
Lasted for 5 days.
Vet actually gave a antiinflammatory shot.
We own four cats so we have no idea who may have done it but it has happened twice now.
The stool was small and firm and was located on a towel on the floor.
Other times it can last for days weeks or months or come back on a regular basis.
Then gave metronidazole to take home.
But before rushing him to the veterinarian just yet i can help you out and show you the different reasons why your can has diarrhea but seems fine.
There are a variety of different conditions in the gastrointestinal tract that may cause cat weight loss.
But no other symptoms.
I have only seen one of the two incidents with my own eyes.
Recently my family has been noticing cat feces containing blood in our bathroom where there are no litter boxes.
When this is the case other symptoms may include diarrhea lack of appetite and vomiting common gi problems that produce weight loss in cats include inflammatory bowel disease food allergies or certain infections.
Diarrhea that lasts for 24 to 48 hours probably won t cause a problem unless you have an older cat or a kitten.
Diarrhea is not uncommon for cats and there are many reasons why your cat might have it.
Your cat is very young very old or has an underlying health problem that could make him vulnerable to the effects of dehydration.
If you find your cat excreting wet poo but still eats well and without any other symptoms then it can be a bit of a worry.
Cat owners can look for other symptoms if they are unsure.
Sometimes it comes and goes quickly.
This morning s loose stool can lead to dehydrating diarrhea overnight.