Your cat's excrement might reveal a lot about their health. Whether you've just gotten your first kitten or have had cats for years, as you scoop out the litter box, look out for a few key signs.

What Is Normal When Cats Poo?


At least once every day, most cats will poop. When they're well, their faeces should:

be a dark brown colour
Feel neither too mushy nor too soft.
smelling rather unpleasant, yet some odour is usual


Diarrhea


Diarrhea is a common ailment in cats, and there are several reasons why it occurs. It occasionally comes and goes swiftly. Other times, it may just last a few hours, days, weeks, or even months, or it may recur frequently.

Unless you have an elderly cat or a kitten, 24- to 48-hour bouts of diarrhoea are probably not going to be a problem. But if it goes on for too long, your cat can get critically dehydrated.
Cat diarrhoea has a number of typical causes, such as:

dietary modifications, food allergies, or intolerances
Colitis of the bowels
Colitis
Worms (intestinal parasites) (intestinal parasites)
a pancreatic condition
Cancer
Hyperthyroidism




diarrhoea that persists for more than a day or two. If the diarrhoea is black or red, or if it is accompanied by a fever, vomiting, sluggishness, or loss of appetite, call your veterinarian straight away.

a day or two. The therapy your cat will require will depend on what is causing their diarrhoea. Some people will require prescription medications like metronidazole or prednisolone to alleviate inflammation. If your veterinarian suspects a food allergy or intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or colitis is the issue, they may advise a specific diet. Probiotics or a deworming treatment might also be required for some cats.

couple of days. Give your cat no dairy products, such as milk or yoghurt, to stop diarrhoea because many cats can't digest them effectively. Additionally, if you change the food you give them in terms of brand or type, make sure to introduce the change gradually over a period of days by combining the new food with progressively less of the old meal until they are just consuming the new food.

Constipation


A cat with constipation will either have to strain a lot to poop or won't be able to create any waste for the litter box. Even if it only occurs sometimes, there is no need for concern. However, you should speak with your vet if it happens to your pet more frequently.


There are several causes of constipation in cats, including:


excessive grooming, which results in more hair in the gastrointestinal tract
kidney issues
Feline megacolon occurs when the colon becomes exceedingly large and its muscles stop contracting, causing a buildup of hard, dry stool inside.
Something like a piece of rope or a bone blocking their gut
diets with insufficient fibre
issues with the colon, such as limited spaces or tumours
spinal issues or discomfort

Your veterinarian could advise adding more fibre to your cat's diet, such as adding canned pumpkin to their usual food, to help them relieve constipation. They may also advise you to switch to food that is simpler for your pet to digest. Additionally, certain drugs may be beneficial.

In order for waste to pass through their system more easily, it also helps to make sure they exercise more and drink more water.

If your cat has excrement issues, you should consult your veterinarian, however this diagram may assist you in determining what might be the cause:


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