Cat Has Loose Stool But No Other Symptoms

Very young very old or already battling some other medical problem in these cases you should consult with your veterinarian.

Cat has loose stool but no other symptoms.

Blood in the stool red or black is always concerning. We own four cats so we have no idea who may have done it but it has happened twice now. Any changes in your cat s bowel movements should be reported to your veterinarian immediately. Sometimes it comes and goes quickly.

Lasted for 5 days. Recently my family has been noticing cat feces containing blood in our bathroom where there are no litter boxes. There are a variety of different conditions in the gastrointestinal tract that may cause cat weight loss. 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.

Or if your cat is more likely to be quickly compromised by ongoing diarrhea i e. The stool was small and firm and was located on a towel on the floor. Today s constipation can become tomorrow s intestinal obstruction. 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.

My cat has been having loose stools off and on for the past few. Diarrhea that lasts for 24 to 48 hours probably won t cause a problem unless you have an older cat or a kitten. I have only seen one of the two incidents with my own eyes. Your cat is vomiting lethargic depressed in pain or has any other worrisome symptoms.

Diarrhea is not uncommon for cats and there are many reasons why your cat might have it. Blood in the stool either dark blackish stool or visible frank red blood associated vomiting. If on the other hand any of the following describes your cat s condition call your veterinarian immediately. You probably have a good idea of whether your cat has diarrhea.

This morning s loose stool can lead to dehydrating diarrhea overnight. Vet actually gave a antiinflammatory shot. Then gave metronidazole to take home. Cat owners can look for other symptoms if they are unsure.

Other times it can last for days weeks or months or come back on a regular basis. Blood or mucus in.