In this article I will be detailing a general overview of diarrhea in cats in full detail. This way cat owners can get the specifics on the condition and know what to do in times when they experience diarrhea with their own cats. Whatever the case may be, there are surely some methods to help treat diarrhea in cats and in this article we will fully explore each option.

First of all, what exactly is diarrhea in cats?

Diarrhea is generally described as the rapid movement of foods we ingest through the intestines. This typically results in either increased frequency of bowel movements, an increase amount of stool during bowel movements or simply "loose stools".

Many cat owners get really worried at the first signs that their cat has diarrhea. Most of them may panic and seek to enlist the help of a veterinarian. While this is a great idea, one should seek at home treatments first before consulting with a veterinarian.

However, if you do feel you need help with your cat with diarrhea then you should call your veterinarian. He will ask you a series of questions to help determine the severity of your cat's diarrhea.

Such questions are:

1.How many bowel movements you cat has had since you've started to suspect that she may have diarrhea
2. What are the colors in the feces or just plain out what they look like
3. You should also know whether or not your cat has been exhibiting symptoms of discomfort

Causes of diarrhea in cats:

There are many known causes for diarrhea in cats. It is very important that you seek to know the exact cause of your cat's diarrhea since this will help your veterinarian to help figure out the proper diagnosis. For instance, you can help the situation by collecting a stool sample and then giving it to your veterinarian.

Perhaps the greatest determinant of your cat's diarrhea is your cat's medical history. With this your vet can uncover such information as how often your cat has received vaccinations, including the type of wormer your cat has received and how she has received the wormer. Also, if your cat has been in contact with any other wildlife animals, their diet, if they've been eating from the trash, which can also include toxins and any other medications that your cat may have previously been on.

Onset of symptoms:

Your cat may either have chronic diarrhea , which includes symptoms over a longer period time, such as weeks, or your cat may have acute diarrhea, meaning the symptoms of diarrhea may have simple appeared suddenly.
Then there's symptomatic diarrhea, such as occurring for several weeks, then go away. This condition is called intermittent diarrhea.

Treatments for diarrhea in cats

The best at home method for solving any type of diarrhea in your cat is to withhold food consumption for up to 24 hours. You should also be sure to provide small amounts of water more frequently for your cat.

Ideally, you should try to make your cat eat a diet that is lower in fat, such as fat free chicken and some rice,offered in smaller quantities. If your cat's diarrhea does not recur, then your cat is automatically switching back over to her usual diet routine. And the good news? If this simple trick works then that's all that's needed! But of course if you really feel there is something still wrong with your cat's diarrhea then you should always consult with your veterinarian.