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How to help my cat with chronic diarrhea and explosive poops?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Burmese | Female | spayed | 11 years and 1 month old

My cat is 11, she has had issues with her poop since she was a kitten but lately it has gotten really bad. she has constant diarrhoea and sometimes while she is sleeping it will come out like a explosive fart. I've tried many remedies and no vet can tell me what seems to be wrong with her over the years and I dont know what to do anymore considering it seems to be getting worse and im having to bathe her as the poo gets everywhere. She is a happy cat, only she has a lot of trouble pooping.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 24th, 2019

I suggest you try a long term course of a probiotic (like 6-8 weeks). You need a good probiotic made for cats. I suggest Fortiflora. One box is 30 days worth. Just sprinkle one packet of the powder over her food once a day. It is very palatable. ( https://www.amazon.com.au/Purina-Veterinary-Fortiflora-Feline-Sachets/dp/B00JU2IVLO/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fortiflora&qid=1558700418&s=gateway&sr=8-1 ) If no improvement, then it is very likely she has inflammatory bowel disease and you should consult with your vet on how best to diagnose and treat her.

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