Why is my kitten having diarrhea and scared to poop outside litterbox?

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my kitten has diarrhea, we haven't changed her diet at all, and she gets scared when she starts to poop so she never uses the litterbox. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Reggie! The diarrhea could be due to many conditions including bacterial over growth, parasites, dietary intolerance or other even organ disease. If the diarrhea has continued beyond 24 hours, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian. With continued diarrhea, there are often bacterial shifts in the gut that will make matters worse regardless of the initial cause. Make sure to bring in a sample of fresh stool. The doctor will check her for parasites and bacterial over growth. Many times a bland diet can help and then a slow, gradual introduction to the normal food can be done. A bland diet can consist of 25% boiled white meat chicken and 75% boiled white rice. This should all be plain. A good diet in general is Royal Canin. It is low residue and highly digestible. I hope Reggie starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions!

Why is my kitten having diarrhea and scared to poop outside litterbox?

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