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Diagnosing Cat Gas and Diarrhea Problems Parasites can cause many symptoms, depending upon the type of parasite that is infecting your cat. The more common parasites, such as tapeworms, hookworms and whipworms do not usually cause cat gas as a symptom. More dangerous parasites like giardia and coccidia lead to loose stool, gas and overall ill health. Kittens or adult cats with a weakened immune system are most susceptible to symptoms.
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How to manage feline chronic diarrhea, Part I: Diagnosis How to manage feline chronic diarrhea, Part I: Diagnosis. A combination of patient history, fecal analysis, and additional diagnostic tests will help you discover the cause of this all-too-common clinical sign. An increase in the frequency and liquidity of bowel movements is an important sign of gastrointestinal (GI) disease in cats.
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Loose stool There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Diarrhea. 2  Watery stool. 3  See also causes of diarrhea or watery stool.  Ulcerative 1  colitis. Pseudomembranous colitis.  Ischaemic 1  colitis. Cystic fibrosis.  Bowel 1  cancer. more causes...».
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- The most common clinical signs in dogs and cats are: 1  lethargy. 2  depression. 3  anorexia. excessive water intake.  excessive 1  urination. pale mucous membranes.  bloody vaginal discharge.
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Fleas & Worms Symptoms of Worms in Cats. Having worms is no fun for your cat. Symptoms can range from chronic diarrhea to lethargy. According to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, symptoms associated worms depend on the type of worm your cat has.
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Information to help with canine and feline symptoms of soft, loose or runny stools in cats and dogs If loose stools are excessive, frequent, and repetitive, then your pet may be suffering from diarrhea. Your dog or cat will show signs of loss of appetite and sometimes blood may be present in the stool. Loose stools usually last less than 48 hours.
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- Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Watery stool may include these symptoms: 1  Abdominal symptoms. 2  Bowel movements. 3  Bowel problems. 4  Diarrhea. 5  Digestive symptoms. 6  Lower abdominal symptoms. 7  Stool symptoms. 8  Bowel incontinence. 9  more associated symptoms...».
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Information to help with canine and feline symptoms of soft, loose or runny stools in cats and dogs Certain types of drugs, and diseases such as bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infections, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, Addison’s disease, hypo-adreno-corticism and liver disease can also cause loose stools.
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Diarrhea in Cats Diarrhea is characterized by stool that is soft to liquid in consistency. The cat may strain to defecate and there may be blood, mucous, parasites, or foreign objects in the stool as well. Other symptoms that may accompany diarrhea include vomiting and lethargy.
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Information to help with canine and feline symptoms of soft, loose or runny stools in cats and dogs When your pet’s stomach is upset, he will pass loose, runny, watery stools frequently. Both dogs and cats are prone to having loose stools, leaving them feeling very uncomfortable. Loose stools usually occur when something does not agree with or irritates your dog or cat’s stomach. A sudden change in pet food, food allergies, eating garbage, rotten or spoiled food, ingesting poisons and chemicals as well as overeating may all play a role in loose stools in your pet.
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A Survival Guide for Dog Diarrhea There are many reasons why a dog may develop loose stools, but most cases may be attributed to one of these 12 triggers: 1  Dietary indiscretion: Eating too much, eating garbage, or spoiled food. 2  Change in diet: It may take a few days for a dog’s digestive system to adapt to new proteins. 3  Food intolerance. 4  Allergies.
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Loose Stools in Cats Loose Stools in Cats. You understand your cat's patterns, her likes and her dislikes. You know when she's feeling frisky and happy and when she's not on her game. Her litter box provides a wealth of information about her health: her urine output and the consistency of her poop.
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Information to help with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in cats and dogs This results in a number of digestive upsets including abdominal pain, constipation, chronic diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, bloating, and flatulence. In some cases, pets start to lose their appetite and weight-loss can result. As with human irritable bowel syndrome, the cause of IBS in pets is not fully understood. There do however seem to be a number of contributing factors which seem to exacerbate the condition.
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- Symptoms and Types of Diarrhea in Cats. 1  More water in feces than normal. 2  May have an increased volume of feces. 3  Fecal accidents. 4  Vomiting. Blood or mucus in the feces.  Straining to 1  defecate. Possible listlessness.  Possible 1  anorexia. Depression. 2  Abdominal pain.  Fever. Weakness.
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Occasional Soft Stool in Cats If your sweet kitty sometimes experiences a bout of soft stools, it probably isn't a big deal. Occasional diarrhea is common in cats. Actually, aside from her discomfort, the situation is probably toughest for you -- especially if you're the one responsible for cleaning up the floor that day.
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Blood in Stool of Cats Causes of blood in cat stool. Constipation is very common among animals as well, especially if you have recently introduced a new brand of cat food to your pet. It takes a while for the digestive system to process the new food that is why stools will usually come out hard and dry.
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- Story at-a-glance 1  +. A cat is constipated when the stool is too large or hard to move comfortably through the colon. 2  Straining in the litter box, little or no poop, and hard dry poop are common signs of constipation.auses of Constipation. There are a number of conditions that can cause constipation in cats, including: 1  Dehydration. 2  GI motility problems. 3  Painful defecation due to fracture of the pelvis or hind limb, arthritis, or impacted anal glands. 4  Orthopedic or neurologic problems.
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- Symptoms of feline stomach cancer usually don't appear until the disease is in its late stages. 1  Symptoms can include: 2  Abdominal pain. 3  Tumors large enough to feel. 4  Avoidance behaviors. 5  Lethargy. 6  Bloody vomit. 7  Dehydration. 8  Anemia. 9  Black, tarry stools. 10  Weight loss. 11  Lack of appetite.
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Feline Irritable Bowel Syndrome If you bring a cat to your veterinarian that has diarrhea and you are observing other symptoms such as vomiting and is losing weight, your veterinarian will probably suspect irritable bowel disease (IBD). The term stands for several intestinal diseases with most residing in the small intestine.
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Intestinal Worms in Dogs and Cats Dogs (and cats) are victims of several internal parasites frequently referred to as worms. The most common are the roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Of these four only two are commonly seen in the stool with the unaided eye: roundworms and tapeworms. Most worm infestations cause any or all of these symptoms: diarrhea, perhaps with blood; weight loss; dry hair; general poor appearance; and vomiting, perhaps with worms in the vomit.
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My Cat Can't Poop! Constipation in Cats Cats' bowel movements often vary, but most cats will poop at least once a day. Normally, the poop is a rich brown color and should look well-formed. If your cat is pooping less frequently and having some difficulty, she may be constipated or obstipated.
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- 1 Look for diarrhea. 2  A number of issues can cause diarrhea in cats, but all intestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms could potentially cause runny fecal matter. 3  In other instances, your cat may develop blood from colon and intestinal irritation.
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- Signs You see small white squiggly worms in your pets stool. Your cat or dog has something that resembles grains of rice coming from his or her backdoor. Your pet may be vomiting or have diarrhea.
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Toxoplasmosis in Cats What Are the Symptoms of Toxoplasmosis in Cats? Most cats become immune to the disease through exposure to the parasite. However, those who aren’t already immune may have mild diarrhea and a loss of appetite; the disease can also affect a feline’s lungs, liver and nervous system.
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- If the cat is mildly constipated, your vet may recommend a stool softener or laxative (the kind designed for cats, not humans) to get things moving. Adding fiber to the cat's food, including natural bran cereal or pumpkin, or fiber granules such as Metamucil, can also help.
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Foods for Constipated Cats Constipation is a troubling and common digestive tract problem for cats. It occurs when the stool is too large and/or too firm to be expelled. Constipation is the likely culprit when a cat is straining in the litter box and produces few or no stools, or those stools that do come out are dry and firm. Many conditions cause constipation in cats, including: Dehydration — caused by: 1  Disease. 2  Dietary factors (e.g., inadequate water intake).