My cat has soft poop, parasite test negative. What should I do?

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My cats poop has been soft and light brown. He got a fecal exam and it came back negative for parasites. He was on medication to help his poops. I am still concerned. He eats and drinks water still, but his poop hasn't gotten better. I can sorta see his third eyelid, and he seems to lay down with his abdomen first, then puts his whole body down. He still plays with me and acts normal. But I fear something is wrong and he's hiding it. I've taken him to the vet so many times. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 months and 13 days old | 8 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello Sometimes a food intolerance and/or allergy can cause loose/soft stools as well as various intestinal diseases that interfere with food absorption (less common though in cats Colby's age). There are various diets available for cats with food allergies/intolerance, some OTC and some require a vet to prescribe. You can ask your veterinarian if given Colby's medical history if they would recommend changing his food and, if so, what diet they recommend. If possible having a list of all prior diets is helpful.

My cat has soft poop, parasite test negative. What should I do?

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