Priority: Immediate

Overview

• This is an emergency.
• Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

• Diarrhea can happen for many different reasons.
• Some questions to prepare for:
  • How long has this been going on?
  • Are there more frequent bowel movements?
  • Is your cat straining to defecate?
  • Is your cat having accidents?
  • Has your cat had episodes in the past?
  • Any changes to diet or lifestyle?
  • How would you describe the diarrhea (texture and color)?
  • Is there any blood?
• Your cat may need:
  • Blood work
  • Fecal examination
  • X-rays
  • A special diet or medications

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