caring for a cat with diarrhea

A cat with diarrhea should be taken to a vet as soon as possible because diarrhea is a symptom of many diseases and disorders that can lead to serious problems.

After the vet has seen your cat and given her the medication she needs for any illnesses she may have, she will still be left with one problem that a cat with diarrhea can bring: loose feces in the house.

cat diapers

When your cat has diarrhea then he will not be able to control when or where he will poop and one of the best ways to deal with the mess is to have the cat wear diapers. These diapers are very similar to the diapers that human babies wear. The diaper has a soft, absorbent pad for urine and feces inside, and a waterproof, leak-proof cover. The difference is that cat diapers will have a small hole to let the cat’s tail out.

Make the cat wear the diaper

It won’t be easy at first, and forcing the cat to wear the diaper will only make things worse. Be sure to speak to the cat in a soft voice before putting on the diaper. If the cat becomes too agitated, stop, give yourself and the cat a chance to rest, and try again. Again, just like human baby diapers, cat diapers need to be checked and changed. You also want to make sure the cat doesn’t worry, feel uncomfortable, or try to take it off.

Other measures

Aside from medication and diapers, ask your vet if a change in the cat’s diet will help with the diarrhea. Some cat foods are easier on the stomach than others and can help control bowel movements.

You’ll also want to get a good supply of sanitary wipes like Lysol wipes, because there will be inevitable accidents from a cat with diarrhea.

Never lose your temper when dealing with a cat with diarrhea, it’s not like they can help it. If the diarrhea is caused by something that can be prevented, do everything you can to prevent a recurrence by removing the cause of the diarrhea.