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Why does my new kitten have liquid diarrhea but no other symptoms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 months and 6 days old | 2 lbs

New kitten, liquid diarrhea. Only been feeding purina kitten dry food and iams healthy kitten chicken pate (3x a day). Been a week since I got her. Stools were regular. Now liquid, every other time. Otherwise formed but very very loose/soft. Had 3 rounds of dewormer prior to adoption. Very active and playful, free access to water and dry food. No lethargy or loss of appetite, no vomiting. Nose wet and cool. Just concerned about the liquid stools. Spayed about 2 weeks ago, incisions healed.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 26th, 2019

It is concerning that Lola has diarrhea, and it could be that it is intestinal worms causing the continuing problems. She could have tapeworms, and those require praziquantel to kill. If the deworming medication she got didn't have it, that could explain the issues with her stool. I'd have her checked out by a vet in the morning. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 22nd, 2019

    It could be Moon has intestinal worms causing her diarrhea. This is common in kittens. You can get her a deworming treatment to see if that helps. I recommend Pyrantel Pamoate, you should be able to get it in a pet store. If this doesn't help her diarrhea, she will need to see a vet. Best of luck.

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