My cat lost weight and has diarrhea after boarding. Is it serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 3 months old | 6 lbs
Hi! I left my cat in a hotel for my vacations and she came back skinnier and with a mild diarrhea. She is not depressed and her appetite is the same. Shpuld i be concerned?
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Published on January 15th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Alyssa it’s hard to say what’s going on. It could be stress from being at the boarding facility. Sometimes cats don’t eat well when they are out of their element. Also, stress can cause diarrhea. If the diarrhea lasts longer than 24 hours, I would recommend taking her to a vet to make sure nothing else is going on, like intestinal parasites or a bacterial infection. Good luck and kisses to Alyssa!
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Published on May 10th, 2018
The change in diet could be the cause of Catori's diarrhea. I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 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 her normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck, I hope this helps.
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