Why does my cat have recurring diarrhea? What should I do next?

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My 3 year old cat came from a shelter. The first 2 weeks home he had diarrhea in our bed twice and has since subsided. Now a month and a half later he had diarrhea all over the side of my son's tent. I do not know what to do next... Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Kodak could have a parasite, inflammation of his intestines, or some other infection causing this intermittent diarrhea. Sometimes a deworming is needed, sometimes antibiotics, other times the diet change. Rarely we have to give steroids to decrease inflammation. I recommend you consult with your veterinarian if they would like to perform any sort of testing on Kodak or try any sort of treatment to help with his diarrhea. They may want to do a fecal exam or perhaps some bloodwork to make sure everything's OK.

Why does my cat have recurring diarrhea? What should I do next?

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