One of the most common health issue with kittens is diarrhea. There are lots of reasons that a kitten can have diarrhea or loose stools, and often a trip to the vet for a fecal test will be needed to find out the cause. While some kittens overcome diarrhea on their own, there are simple and safe remedies you can make at home to help their upset stomachs.
Kittens suffering from diarrhea can get pretty messy bottoms, so we'll start with a quick "booty bath" in warm water and a drop of baby shampoo to get things clean and comfy.
What your kittens eat matters a lot! Be sure to always feed the best quality "kitten" formula food you can afford. Pureed pumpkin has long been a remedy for cats with both diarrhea and also constipation. The soluble fiber helps absorb excess fluid from the intestine to regulate proper elimination (poops!). I also like to add a little cooked-until-mushy white rice to the food to help ease stomach upset. In the video I also discuss some supplements you can also add for diarrhea treatment, listed here:
FortiFlora - A probiotic powder that can help the dietary management of diarrhea in cats and kittens:
Pet Tinic - A liquid dietary supplement with iron, copper and five essential vitamins that can help replace nutrients lost when a kitten is suffering from diarrhea
Electrolyte Fluid - This unflavored water helps replace fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhea and can be mixed into food or given in mouth with a syringe
Good quality kitten food - There are lots of options out there, but I like this one from Triumph made from turkey with no by-products. And the kittens love the taste
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6 окт 2024
