Diarrhea in Kittens - What to Do With a Kitten With Diarrhea

Puppies tend to get diarrhea, just like we humans do. Often it can be something they eat or weather. But if the problem persists and is accompanied by other symptoms, then it may be a sign of a bigger problem. This condition is classified into two types - acute and chronic. Acute is where the condition begins and stops abruptly while chronic is where the condition is less severe but continues to go on for longer.

Cause

One of the main causes of diarrhea in cats in their diet. If you have changed your diet and they are developing conditions then there may be new foods that they cannot stomach. Food allergies and intolerance and overuse cause problems and kittens eat something they shouldn't. When they are young, cats have sensitive stomachs, more than any other, so if the food is stronger than it used to be or contains something that has never been tried before, it can cause diarrhea. Check when you get kittens to see what kind of food they eat and if you want to change it, do it for a few days, mixing with the old food. Always increasing the percentage of new foods to old foods and this reduces the chance of adverse reactions.

Infections and parasites are the leading cause of diarrhea. Any bacterial infection such as salmonella causes problems, such as some viruses such as FIV, FeLV and Panleukopenia. Parasites like worms, worms and worms are often passed on to their kittens and for this purpose kittens need to be attacked every two weeks from two weeks old. Once they reach the age of 12 weeks, this can decrease to 3-6 months depending on the drug used. Other causes can be colitis, inflammation of the colon, which can be caused by infections or parasites, such as gastritis.

Diagnosis and treatment

If the condition persists for more than 24 hours, then consulting a veterinarian is important. They will ask a few questions about what cats and other cats have eaten in their household health. The veterinarian will also need to take some tests if the cause is not clear including stool investigations, blood tests, urine analysis and even X-rays to check for blockage. They also need to know about secondary conditions such as dehydration, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting and signs of pain.

Usually, acute diarrhea is not treated and only withhold food for a period of time as advised by your veterinarian will allow the system to clean and in that case. After the fasting period, the food is introduced slowly and tends to be a bland taste.

If the kitten is dehydrated then a drop of IV or fluid given through the injection may be necessary. Treatments for any infections or parasites will also be put in places such as antibiotics or anti-parasitic drugs. In the event of obstruction, surgery may be necessary to remove it.

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