My 8-week-old kitten has loose stool. Is it diet or environment?

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Just adopted two new 8 week old kittens. The male is having loose stool but otherwise healthy rambunctious playful eating a ton etc. I have him solely on wet kitten food but it’s different from the fosters brand. Could this just be from change of diet and environment? I was told they were dewormed before the adoption

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible that the loose stool could be due to the change in his diet. It's also possible that he may still have some intestinal parasites present even though he was dewormed, or he could have an intestinal infection or some other illness causing the diarrhea. If it does not improve in the next 24-48 hours, or if he starts to show any other symptoms such as vomiting, not eating, or acting lethargic, I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam. He/she can do a fecal check under the microscope for parasites or other testing if needed, and will prescribe appropriate medication to treat the problem depending on what is found.

My 8-week-old kitten has loose stool. Is it diet or environment?

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