Why does my new 3-month-old kitten have bad gas and stinky poop?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 months and 16 days old | 3 lbs
My 3 month old kitten has really bad gas and his behind constantly smells like feces. We have only had him for a week. Any ideas on what it could be or how to fix it?
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Published on January 15th, 2019
Congratulations on your new kitten Cheez-it! I recommend to have him see the veterinarian who will check him for parasites and may recommend a medication. I would then recommend to try a different diet. I like Royal Canin as it is easy to break down and can often help with pets who are prone to gas and GI upset. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on January 24th, 2020
It's not silly at all. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. If he is getting any milk at all, discontinue it and feed only a good quality canned kitten food. Consider a veterinary probiotic to promote gut health. Brands include FortiFlora, ProStora, ProViable or Bene-Bac.
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