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Could my cat's diarrhea be from changing his food recently?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old

My cat has Diarrhea since yeaterday 3 times. He’s a house cat an doesn’t go out Seems fine in himself I did change his biscuits on Friday could this be the cause?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 4th, 2019

Yes, dietary change can be definitively one of the most common causes of it. I would suggest to then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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