Kitten Diarrhea
I got given
a kitten for my birthday, and he's very cute and very happy.....BUT
even though I followed the shops instructions to the T about feeding him,
he seems to have a constant case of diarrhea, and I'm slightly
worried about it. I'm going to take the problem to my local vet, but
I was here anyway, so I thought I'd pose the problem to you as well.
Hoping you can help.
Mild, temporary diarrhea in kittens is often related to the stress of a new environment and changes in the diet. Nervousness causes the feces to be expelled before sufficient water absorption. New diets cause a shift in the normal bacteria and digestive enzymes.
A more serious condition may be present if the diarrhea persists more than several days, becomes very watery, or has mucus or blood. Any sign of the kitten being sick or depressed is also cause for concern. The causes of persistent or severe diarrhea include parasites, infections and poisoning. In these cases, you should have your veterinarian examine the kitten as soon as possible. Be sure to have a fresh stool sample for the doctor to check for parasites.
A kitten with diarrhea needs to drink extra water, so have plenty of water dishes readily available. Try not to change the diet much, dry kibble being the best. Avoid milk and dairy products, and fresh meat products during bouts of diarrhea.
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