My kitten has diarrhea despite tests. Is her food causing it?

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Artemis has had diarrhea periodically since adoption. She's had multiple fecal tests (always negative) and has been fully dewormed and treated for coccidia to be safe. She has had blood tests and xrays. She has had antibiotics and probiotics. Is it possible her science diet kitten food is doing this? Should I be concerned by this? She is still eating, drinking, and playing with her brother. Should I just buy her more probiotics? I've attached her labs from a month ago. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 4 months and 8 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Artemis! I recommend to have her tested for giardia to be safe. If she is negative, I recommend a food trial with a diet called Royal Canin Selected Protein PV (it's formulated for growth). There are other types of food trials using a hydrolyzed protein and these tend to work better but they don't support growth so they should not be used. Yes, continue probiotics until 3 weeks into the food trial (then you will need to stop in case there is something in them that triggers a reaction). I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My kitten has diarrhea despite tests. Is her food causing it?

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