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Many things can cause diarrhea in felines, the most common being food Allergies, intestinal parasites and even some antibiotics can interfere with a cat's stomach. If you are not sure of the cause, it is advised to take your cat to the vet.
Plain, easily digested foods are usually the best treatment. The most common foods given to an unwell cat is plain cooked chicken or steamed white fish as these are very good in helping settle a cat's stomach. Feed little and often so not to upset the stomach even more.
Be sure to get as much fluid into your cat as possible as cats get dehydrated quickly from vomiting or having diarrhea, so it is important to entice your cat to drink. Try adding a little of the cooking broth to the water, mixing water into their food or getting a water fountain to perk up the interest in drinking again.
Additionally, malt pastes such as Pro-kolin are an effective treatment for upset stomachs. Such pastes are beneficial to a cat as it helps promote a healthy digestive system and helps settle an upset stomach. You can get these from your vet.
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Kitten hiccups and diarrhea?
Because it is highly possible that parasitism is the cause of diarrhea in kittens and diarrhea no matter what the cause can be life-threatening in kittens that young, it is recommended that you have a veterinary exam to determine the cause and get an appropriate treatment.
Can a cat drink milk from a dog?
Yes. Based on my experience, kittens can and will nurse from a dog. Introduce the kitten slowly to the dog. Allow the dog to sniff and lick the kitten. Then, place the kitten on the breast of the nursing mother dog. I'm not sure if the dog's milk has all the nutrients required for the kitten to survive on this alone so I would use this method as a supplement. Purchase some kitten replacement milk and a pet feeding bottle from the pet store or vet's office and bottle feed as often as you can.
Will the mother cat take a kitten back after it spent the night ithe house with two oher cats?
That is a good question. It may but first you need to remove the other cats scent from the kitten. Give it a short bath in kitten shampoo. After the kitten is dry, rub the kitten against the mama cat without the mama seeing the kitten. Doing this puts mamas scent back on the kitten and will make for a better meeting.
Is it okay to feed a kitten cream?
Never. Cats and kittens should never be fed cow's milk or cream. Many cats are lactose intolerant and can become sick - which is incredibly dangerous in a young kitten. If you wish to treat a kitten to some milk, buy some specially formulated kitten milk which can be found in most pet stores. These are completely safe to give to your kitten.
Can you give a personification for a kitten?
No you can only give personification to something that's not alive.
Can you add water to whole milk to give to a kitten?
Cow's milk shouldn't really be given to kittens. Cats and kittens are lactose intolerant, which means that cannot digest it very well and can cause diarrhea. A kitten with diarrhea will get dehydrated very quickly and if left untreated can become fatal. If you wish to give your kitten some milk, most stores now stock specially formulated cat or kitten milk which has no lactose in and is safe to drink.
Is it ok for baby cats to eat flavored yogurt?
It is not okay for a baby kitten to have flavored yogurt. This can mess with the kittens stomach and give them diarrhea.
How long does diarrhea typically last after deworming a kitten?
Diarrhea after deworming a kitten usually lasts for 1-2 days. If it persists longer, consult a veterinarian for further advice.
Why does a 6 week old kitten have diarrhea?
from its moms milk it
If kitten has a diarea?
do NOT feed it any milk, except kitten milk in small quantities if the diarrhea keeps up call your vet and find out if the kitten has an infection.
Can you give a kitten baby asprin?
no never give a kitten that
Your kitten has a big bubble on his belly Please help He started to vomit and he had diarrhea?
You need to take your kitten to the vet RIGHT AWAY!!!
What do you need for a 4 or 5 week old kitten without a mom?
Kittens can be safely weaned after 4 weeks, so it would not hurt it at all. Be sure to feed kitten food, and cat milk from the pet store. Do not give cows milk, as cats cannot digest the proteins, and will give cat diarrhea
Can your kitten drink pet milk?
To live on, no. They need mother's milk or kitten milk substitute from the pet store. As a treat it's fine in small amounts. Too much can give them indigestion. As kittens age they start becoming lactose intolerant, so giving a cat over about the age of four months milk can cause diarrhea. But they still love drinking it.
Why does your 6mth old kitten have smelly poop after being spayed?
If its in the form of diarrhea, its caused by stress.
Can you give your four month old kittens milk?
No, in fact cats in general should not drink milk. They do not have the enzyme needed to properly process milk in their digestive systems, so it usually just causes stomach upset and diarrhea.
Can you feed a kitten turkey?
you can give your kitten cooked chicken and turkey.
