What to Do When Your Cat Has Diarrhea: Medication and Self-Healing?

When your cat experiences diarrhea, you can help alleviate their discomfort by administering oral medications like montmorillonite clay or probiotics. It's generally not the case that cat diarrhea will resolve itself without intervention.

Common causes of diarrhea in cats include gastrointestinal upset or gastroenteritis. For diarrhea due to simple gastrointestinal upset, providing probiotics to help regulate their gut can often alleviate symptoms within about three days. If gastroenteritis is the cause of the diarrhea, montmorillonite clay or kaolin can be administered, along with antibiotics like Synulox and probiotics, which should help resolve the issue.

Can Cat Diarrhea Heal on Its Own?

Whether cat diarrhea can heal on its own depends heavily on the underlying cause. Common triggers include stress, indigestion, gastroenteritis, changes in diet, infectious diseases, and parasites. If it’s a case of straightforward diarrhea, where the cat is otherwise acting normally and healthy, it might resolve with supportive care.

If the diarrhea is caused by a diet change, reverting back to their previous food could resolve the issue. A change back combined with probiotics may aid their recovery. If overeating or cold exposure causes diarrhea, smaller, more frequent meals, avoiding cold foods, and ensuring they don’t sleep on cold surfaces, along with probiotics, could help them recover. For stress-induced diarrhea, removing the source of stress will aid your cat's natural healing process. However, if parasites are the cause, a vet visit for deworming is needed, as this cannot resolve itself on its own. Bacterial or viral infections necessitate prompt veterinary care, as they have a minimal chance of self-resolution.Exclusive offer:Pet Breeds