My indoor cat has diarrhea after vacation. Is it stress or illness?

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My cat has diarrhea he is a indoor cat and has been dewormed already. Could he be stressed from us not being around for 4 days we were on vacation.

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be possible that stress from being left alone could lead to the diarrhea, but it could also be caused by a GI illness, eating something rotten, or a foreign body. I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps him. 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 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, I hope this helps!

My indoor cat has diarrhea after vacation. Is it stress or illness?

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