2023 Author: Alex Livingston | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 11:39
True, we are talking about a topic you would rather not think about, yet it is a very important issue. The cat stool color, in fact, they can be a valid mirror regarding his state of health.
Even if we don't like doing it, it is therefore very important that every time we clean his litter box, we take a look at his needs.
In general, let's say your cat's feces should be solid but not too much dry. The color should be tending to chocolate.
Furthermore, in order not to manifest problems, your feline must be able to free himself easily. As for the form, on the other hand, it is excellent if it resembles the shape of a trunk.
How to distinguish, therefore, the abnormal stools? First of all, let's start with smell. Obviously, all feces have a bad smell. It is important, however, that you do not overdo it.
If your cat's feces smell too bad, there can be a variety of causes. The first thing to check, of course, is the Power supply. He may have eaten something that made him sick or he may have changed his diet.
Regardless of the diet, however, there are also causes of a different nature. An bacterial infection, there may be parasites or absorption disorders in the small intestine.
In case of diarrhea, however, the causes are among the most disparate. Wrong diet, kidney or liver disease, pancreatitis or anemia.
There are really a lot of them causes which can lead to diarrhea in your feline. Our advice, therefore, is to contact your trusted veterinarian. He, better than anyone else, will be able to remove all doubts from you.
And when the stool is too dry? In this case, it is almost always a problem of dehydration. Are you sure your cat is drinking enough water? If it is true that cats drink little, it is also true that the right hydration is essential for the well-being of their body.
In case the cat feces are too dark, it could be iron deficiency. The yellow stools, on the other hand, they could suggest an infection in progress. Obviously, pay attention to the presence of blood in cat urine or feces.
In short, our advice is to always check the color of your cat's feces. If you have any doubts, it is best to contact yours veterinarian of trust!
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