My young kitten has diarrhea, is skinny, and can't walk. Serious?

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Hi I have two kittens both born on the same day well one is stronger then the other. One of my kittens has diarrhea or liquid stool. It happpens when he drink his mom milk and wet food and the formula milk. I give him all three since he is really skinny compared to my other cat and he can’t walk normal like the other maybe this is due to not eating much of his mom mike since she moves around everytime he try’s to drink. The first picture and the last is the skinny one. Second is more weight one. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 18 days old | 9.8 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Diarrhea could be caused by parasites, change in diet, toxin ingestion, infectious viral diseases, blockage in the intestines caused by ingestion of a foreign body, or a mass/growth in the gastrointestinal tract. Please make an appointment to have Jerry seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment, as diarrhea, particularly in a youngster such as Jerry, can lead to dehydration and can be very dangerous if left untreated. I’m also concerned that Jerry is unable to walk normally, as this could indicate a number of things, such as a muscular issue, joint problem, infection, weakness/ malnutrition, or a fracture. Please have him examined by a veterinarian asap to help prevent progression of his symptoms and to give him the best chance at recovery. Take in a sample of his feces when you go in case the vet wants to run a fecal test to check for parasites. Good luck! I hope Jerry feels better soon!

My young kitten has diarrhea, is skinny, and can't walk. Serious?

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