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My cat has diarrhea but is active and eating. Should I call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7.5 lbs

I noticed my cat has diarrhea this morning and 2 more times today. Active, eating frequently and drinking more water per day-about 3/4 cup. She weighs approx. 7.5 lbs. No blood, mucus nor vomiting. What would you recommend I do? Thanks

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 15th, 2017

I would recommend you take your cat to the vet on Monday. They can do a fecal examination to rule out intestinal parasites and possibly an X-ray to rule out a blockage/foreign body. Your vet can also give you some medication to help stop the diarrhea. If the diarrhea becomes bloody and/or your cat starts vomiting as well then I would recommend getting him in to an ER vet to make sure nothing too serious is going on.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 28th, 2018

    Cleatus is very handsome! I would take him into the vet on Monday. When a cat has diarrhea for longer than 24 hours, it's time to see a vet. He could have a GI illness, intestinal worms, may have eaten something rotten, or could have a linear foreign body. The vet can diagnose what is causing his diarrhea and can treat him for it. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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