Kitten's Stool Not Solid?

athomas · 08-11-2010, 02:47 PM

My kitten is just under three months. It dawned on me recently that when cleaning the liter box, I'm not cleaning out the normal stuff, it looks more like a cow patty for lack of a better term. Are kittens like humans in that regard, to where it's not that solid until they're older?

Gross question, I know...sorry but I'm concerned.

RowdyAndMalley · 08-11-2010, 03:23 PM

If you have recently change your kitties diet there digestive system may be going a little crazy. Make sure they are drinking lots of water because kitties dehydrate easily. You may want to try adding some http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Fruitables-Pumpkin-Digestive-Supplement/420001.aspx. This worked wonders when our little ones systems went a little haywire. If the diarrhea continues, you will want to have a vet check her out. It could be a number of different parasites, and you will want to take care of those sooner than later.

athomas · 08-16-2010, 08:38 AM

Well he had his deworming done before I got him.

So it should be solid? I know infant humans aren't solid. I was wondering if cats were the same way.

Kobster · 08-16-2010, 06:41 PM

No, thats not normal. Kittens stool should be firm and formed. Deworming is an ongoing process, you can't just deworm once and be done with it. Also, there are parasites that can cause diarrhea that aren't taken care of by traditional dewormers, like giardia and coccidia, both common in kittens. A trip to the vet is in order.

Mitts & Tess · 08-16-2010, 07:40 PM

Take a fresh poop sample with you when you take your kitten to your vet. Put it in a zip lock bag and refridgerate it till you leave for your appointment. Most vet offices have snap tests and can look at it under their microscopes to tell you if certain parasites are present.

dont let this go on too long. it can seriously affect the health of a kitten. If the kitten was rescued from outside it is highly likely its a parasite not its diet.

athomas · 09-30-2010, 08:00 AM

Well the cat has had three vet visits, four shots and been on three different medications and he still has diarrhea. He was "loaded" with roundworms. But again, it's still not solid. These vet visits are getting REALLY expensive, and I am totally out of ideas. He has TONS of energy and doesn't seem to be in pain or anything which is weird... I need help!

Olivers-Slave · 09-30-2010, 08:13 AM

what are you feeding him? I dunno about your cat but when I give my cats all 100% wet food they get diarrhea from it. Maybe you can mix a lil dry food if that is the case see if that helps solidify the poo. Also for my current kitty a side effect of her meds is diarrhea so if its gotten some recent meds maybe thats it O.o dunno just throwing out ideas

athomas · 09-30-2010, 08:14 AM

That Friskies seafood stuff, and Friskies wet food. I tried this high fiber stuff from the vet, and that didn't help either.

Olivers-Slave · 09-30-2010, 08:17 AM

ouch, wish I could help out more. My vet visits in brazil for this cat I'm taking care of are about 2 a week (now down to 1 a week) but the vet doesn't charge me for the visits, only the meds. sooooo maybe you can discuss something with your vet? I didn't suggest this to my vet but after he heard about how I got nanna suddenly my vet bill was super low lol. all depends on the vet I guess

athomas · 09-30-2010, 08:19 AM

Well she's starting to not be as helpful as I thought she'd be. She just keeps giving me more medicine that isn't helping, and all I'm doing is throwing away money.

08-11-2010, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
athomas Tom Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 309	Kitten's Stool Not Solid? My kitten is just under three months. It dawned on me recently that when cleaning the liter box, I'm not cleaning out the normal stuff, it looks more like a cow patty for lack of a better term. Are kittens like humans in that regard, to where it's not that solid until they're older? Gross question, I know...sorry but I'm concerned.

08-11-2010, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
RowdyAndMalley Tom Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 556	If you have recently change your kitties diet there digestive system may be going a little crazy. Make sure they are drinking lots of water because kitties dehydrate easily. You may want to try adding some http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Fruitables-Pumpkin-Digestive-Supplement/420001.aspx. This worked wonders when our little ones systems went a little haywire. If the diarrhea continues, you will want to have a vet check her out. It could be a number of different parasites, and you will want to take care of those sooner than later. __________________ Kira, slave to

08-16-2010, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kobster Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,019	No, thats not normal. Kittens stool should be firm and formed. Deworming is an ongoing process, you can't just deworm once and be done with it. Also, there are parasites that can cause diarrhea that aren't taken care of by traditional dewormers, like giardia and coccidia, both common in kittens. A trip to the vet is in order. __________________ Rachael with Thurston, Sully and Ninja and Moxie their canine guardian. Kobie, Mocha, Puzzles and Tyler, Gone but never forgotten

08-16-2010, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mitts & Tess Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arizona USA Posts: 8,360	Take a fresh poop sample with you when you take your kitten to your vet. Put it in a zip lock bag and refridgerate it till you leave for your appointment. Most vet offices have snap tests and can look at it under their microscopes to tell you if certain parasites are present. dont let this go on too long. it can seriously affect the health of a kitten. If the kitten was rescued from outside it is highly likely its a parasite not its diet. __________________ ~Merry~ With my eyes, they will be seen...With my voice, they will be heard.... With my hands, they will know comfort...With my action, they will be free... ~TNR and Rescue changes lives of animals.~

09-30-2010, 08:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Olivers-Slave Tom Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Campinas, Brazil Posts: 388	what are you feeding him? I dunno about your cat but when I give my cats all 100% wet food they get diarrhea from it. Maybe you can mix a lil dry food if that is the case see if that helps solidify the poo. Also for my current kitty a side effect of her meds is diarrhea so if its gotten some recent meds maybe thats it O.o dunno just throwing out ideas __________________ catherine~~

08-16-2010, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
athomas Tom Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 309	Well he had his deworming done before I got him. So it should be solid? I know infant humans aren't solid. I was wondering if cats were the same way.

09-30-2010, 08:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
athomas Tom Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 309	Well the cat has had three vet visits, four shots and been on three different medications and he still has diarrhea. He was "loaded" with roundworms. But again, it's still not solid. These vet visits are getting REALLY expensive, and I am totally out of ideas. He has TONS of energy and doesn't seem to be in pain or anything which is weird... I need help!

09-30-2010, 08:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
athomas Tom Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 309	That Friskies seafood stuff, and Friskies wet food. I tried this high fiber stuff from the vet, and that didn't help either.

09-30-2010, 08:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Olivers-Slave Tom Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Campinas, Brazil Posts: 388	ouch, wish I could help out more. My vet visits in brazil for this cat I'm taking care of are about 2 a week (now down to 1 a week) but the vet doesn't charge me for the visits, only the meds. sooooo maybe you can discuss something with your vet? I didn't suggest this to my vet but after he heard about how I got nanna suddenly my vet bill was super low lol. all depends on the vet I guess __________________ catherine~~

09-30-2010, 08:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
athomas Tom Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 309	Well she's starting to not be as helpful as I thought she'd be. She just keeps giving me more medicine that isn't helping, and all I'm doing is throwing away money.

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