In this article we will take an in-depth look at the symptoms and complications that may occur with diarrhea in cats. First off, what exactly is diarrhea?

Diarrhea in cats is generally described as the rapid movement of ingested foods through the intestines. The results can be either one of the following: An increase in the frequency of bowel movements, an increase in loose stools or simply an increase in the actual amount of stool your cat produces daily.

The most common sign of diarrhea in cats however, is loose runny stool. If your cat has been exhibiting any of these symptoms then you should definitely check with her litter box to examine the extent of the damage. If you do see a pattern of diarrhea with your cat then you should always call your veterinarian as he may be the only one that can ultimately help your cat to resolve her issues with diarrhea.

Other signs of diarrhea in cats may include:

There are a wide variety of other signs to look out for which may be causing your cat's diarrhea. These can include weight loss, fatigue, straining when the cat is eliminating it's bowels or just mucus in the feces. Ultimately, if your cat excessively cleans itself around the bottom area after defecating itself then this could also be a clear and cut sign that your cat may have diarrhea.

The most major signs of diarrhea in cats include any of the following:

The most common symptom of diarrhea in cats include runny stools, naturally. Mucus found in the feces is also a clear-cut sign. As so is loss of appetite and weight loss.

As a rule of thumb, if your cat is experiencing any excessive, incessant periods of diarrhea then you should always check with your veterinarian as there may be some underlying problem that needs professional attention. This way you will also help prevent any complications that may arise from your cat's diarrhea. This can be the case especially if your cat has blood in it's stools or if the cat starts vomiting profusely. Also, if your cat has some breathing problems then this is a clear warning and a red flag that should be addressed as soon as possible.

The most common form of complications any cat can experience from having diarrhea includes:

If your cat has some form of intestinal inflammation. This ultimately, can cause your cat's intestines to empty out so extremely that they can quite literally form knots or clots which can fold up inside themselves. The result can be extremely painful for your cat. Not only is this very uncomfortable for your cat, but this can also lead to life threatening conditions and ultimately lead to your cat's demise.

This is exactly why it is so important that you go to your veterinarian to get more detailed analysis of your cat's diarrhea.

Other complication from cat diarrhea can be diabetes. Sugar diabetes is often considered a very complex and common endocrine condition in felines.