My cat has diarrhea. Should I feed him and when to call the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 16 lbs
My cat has had diarreah since this morning. Should i hold back on feeding him and when should i consider a vets appointment please
4 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on August 18th, 2017
I would hold off feeding him thevrest of today. Try plain chicken and rice tomorrow until consistency improves. Also have him wormed. Go to the vet if he is getting dull/ dehydrated/vomiting or it is not improving.
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Published on February 28th, 2018
This is definitely a concern, he could be allergic to the food, have worms or suffers from a gastrointestinal infection. offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 4-6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2-4 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If the diarrhea does not resolve, take him to the vet to get treatment.
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Published on December 25th, 2018
You are doing the right thing by giving him chicken breasts and plenty of water, and I would see if the medications help over the next 24 hours. If they do not and your cat still has diarrhea, then I would take him back into the vet right away. Best of luck and happy holidays.
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Published on December 22nd, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend starting a bland diet of chicken and rice as well as a probiotic such as Purina fortiflora. I would feed this at least 3 days beyond the resolution of the diarrhea. If this does not help, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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