Why is my new kitten sick with diarrhea? Is it contagious to my child?

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend bringing a poop sample to the veterinarian and have it tested for intestinal parasites. With the diarrhea, they may be dehydrated and the veterinarian can help replenish their fluids when seen. The sooner they are seen by a veterinarian the better as severe dehydration can be fatal. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

And I forgot to say, if it is intestinal parasites, it would be contagious to humans or animals if they ingested any fecal material. Generally, I recommend deworming all pets in the house at once to make sure they don’t pass it back and forth.

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor kitten! I worry about vomiting and diarrhea in a kitten so young. Dehydration and low blood sugar are a very likely and life threatening possibility. Causes of vomiting and diarrhea in young kittens are: intestinal parasites, viral (panleukopenia) and bacterial infections and diet. I don't know what you have been feeding but human dairy products are not appropriate food sources for cats and kittens. If kitten formula is still being given that can commonly cause diarrhea and/or constipation. I recommend orphaned or bottle fed kittens to start weaning at 3 weeks. Since this kitten isn't eating and is vomiting and having diarrhea it needs immediate veterinary care. Bring a stool sample to be checked for intestinal parasites. I wish you both the best!

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. It sounds as if Cooky may be dehydrated having the diarrhea for several days now. If the diarrhea has not improved and she is in the current state that you are describing, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. If she is dehydrated, she would benefit from having subcutaneous fluids administered to help rehydrate her. I would also recommend bringing a fecal sample to the vet for testing to ensure she does not have intestinal parasites. I hope this guides you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

Hi, thank you for using Boop by Petco! I am sorry Ojitos is sick but I am glad you had him seen by your Vet. It depends on the cause of the vomiting and diarrhea. If it is viral or bacterial it can be. But if its from eating something gross that is disagreeing with him, food allergy or sensitivity, pancreatitis, intestinal inflammation then no it shouldn't be contagious. Sometimes we never know the reason for the vomiting and diarrhea. I hope this helps and I with Ojitos a speedy recovery!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Uncontrolled bowel movements can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. It sounds like he is not doing well unfortunately and he is feeling sick. I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications depending on the results. At the very least they can try to make him feel better quickly. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I suspect your kitten may have intestinal parasites. I recommend taking her to a vet with a fresh stool sample to check for microscopic eggs. They can then treat her with the necessary dewormer. Good luck and kisses to your kitten!

I recommend taking Stewie to the veterinarian to make sure he is ok. This may be a virus but it can also be intestinal parasites. I would bring a stool sample when taking him to the vet for check for parasites. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.

Hello! You will want to take your new kitten into your veterinarian to determine what the cause of the diarrhea is so the appropriate treatment can be prescribed. Your vet will do a fecal test and place your kitty on a Rx medication if needed depending on the fecal test results say. Thank you for using Boop by Petco!

Have him examined by your veterinarian to diagnose infection (bacterial or viral) or injury. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Supportive care (IV or subcutaneous fluids, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics and anti-diarrheals) may be indicated. Withhold food for 12 hours, allowing small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve then transition slowly to his regular diet.