Can A Special Diet Help My Senior Tabby With Chronic Diarrhea And Litter... (Vet Answered)
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Dr. Karyn is a small animal veterinarian originally from Australia, now based in the UK. She holds degrees in Veterinary Science (2010) and Zoology. When not helping pets, she tends to her 5 cats and garden!
The Question
Scooter has had diarreha for approximately 3 months...she has 2 litter boxes & after one visit to each one will go on the carpet or floor in my bedroom. Question: Is there a kibble specifically that would mitigate this problem?
Quick Info about Scooter
Hi Josephine,
It sounds like you and Scooter are having a rough time of it! Hopefully, the biopsy results will give you a bit more information, but in the meantime, there are certainly a few options you could try to see if they help reduce her discomfort.
Personally, I like to feed a mixture of wet and dry food as this is a good way to ensure cats are getting enough moisture, and I can personally recommend Royal Canin’s Gastrointestinal range. Another good option is Hills Digestive Care i/d. They’re not cheap, but they are known for being very effective. Something else that can be very helpful with cats with digestive problems/chronic diarrhea is pumpkin. A dessert spoon of plain, unsweetened canned pumpkin mixed into the food can really improve the quality of their poop, and most cats love the taste.
I hope this helps, but if you want more advice after you’ve had the test results, feel free to come back and post another question!
Dr Karyn