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Why is my cat having diarrhea and going to the litter box often?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 3 months and 17 days old | 2 lbs

My cat has dirreha and i dont know from and she has the to use the bathroom more often and she does meow before she goes i dont its from pain

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 8th, 2018

It could be parasites, an infection, or from the food as an allergy. I would have your vet check a stool sample to see if there are parasites or bacterial. from there they can add probiotics or antibiotics to help. You can change the food to a sensitive stomach formula to make it easier to digest.

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