Kitten ate spicy food, now has diarrhea. When should I see a vet?

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Last night my 6 month old kitten licked a bowl that contained chilli. She ate no onion or garlic but ate the sauce that would have contained the onion and garlic, which was also spicy. She had diarrhoea this morning and this evening. She’s eating and playing, but not as much as normal. Should I give her another 24 hours to see how she is or take her to the vets? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 9 days old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

It sounds as though the chili sauce caused a bit of an upset stomach for Holly. Since she is still active and eating/drinking normally, it is perfectly reasonable to wait another 24 hours before seeking veterinary attention. You can try offering her a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken to try to settle her stomach over the next few days. However, if Holly stops eat and drinking, becomes lethargic, or experiences vomiting or more frequent diarrhea, she should be examined by a vet more urgently. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

Kitten ate spicy food, now has diarrhea. When should I see a vet?

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