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My cat has diarrhea. What can I give her to help stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 months and 15 days old | 3 lbs

My cat has diarrhea what can I give her to help stop it

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 27th, 2020

Legally, we are prohibited from telling you to medicate your cat, even with OTC medication, in the absence of a physical exam and a VPCR (Veterinarian-Patient-Client Relationship). If Cami is behaving normally otherwise, you can try a 12-24 hour fast. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte during this fast. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until the stool is normal. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. If the diarrhea persists or if Cami develops vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain, then she should be seen by your veterinarian.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on June 22nd, 2017

    Withhold food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or an unflavored electrolyte replacement beverage. Resume feeding a bland diet in small frequent, amounts. Feed until the stool is normal then transition slowly to the regular diet. If the diarrhea does not resolve,see your veterinarian. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.

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