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My 3-month-old kitten has diarrhea. How can I treat it at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | unneutered

My 3 month old kitten has loose diarrhea, what can I give to treat?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on October 15th, 2017

Poor Neyney! One of the causes of diarrhea in young kittens is intestinal worms, so make sure he is up to date on his deworming treatments. If he isn't, I would get one from the vet for him. I can also give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps in case his diarrhea is caused by a GI illness or eating something rotten. Withhold food for 8-12 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on July 13th, 2019

    Poor Wizzy. It could be he has intestinal worms, a GI illness, or may have eaten something rotten causing the diarrhea. Give him a deworming treatment, and I can give you a home remedy as well. Feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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