Why would a cat have diarrhea?
Without proper treatment, diarrhea in cats can result in complications such as dehydration. Feline diarrhea can be caused by a number of conditions, some of which are much more serious than others.Changes in DietMaking sudden changes in a cat’s diet often results in diarrhea. Dietary changes include switching foods or introducing new foods.ParasitesIntestinal parasites such as hookworm, roundworm, giardia, cryptosporidia, tritrichomonas and coccidia often cause diarrhea in felines.ObstructionBlockage of the intestines causes diarrhea in cats. Additional symptoms of an obstruction include vomiting and loss of appetite.InfectionFungal, viral and bacterial infections often result in episodes of diarrhea in felines.
