1. How to deworm the cat when it has soft stools?
The cat’s soft stool may be caused by indigestion. If the cat is dewormed at this time, the drug will further stimulate the cat’s intestines and increase the burden on the cat’s intestines. In addition, under the action of deworming drugs, the cat’s internal parasites may have a high activity in a short period of time. This situation can also cause adverse reactions, which may aggravate the cat’s soft stool symptoms and directly cause the cat to loose stools.
Therefore, if the cat has soft stool, it is generally recommended to solve the problem of the cat’s soft stool first, and then deworm the cat.
What should I do if my cat has soft stools?
You can give cats some foods with crude fiber, such as oatmeal, pumpkin, etc., which can help relieve the symptoms of cat’s soft stool and diarrhea. In addition, with oral pet probiotics to regulate the stomach, if the stool is mildly soft, It usually resolves in two to three days. Continue to observe the cat’s defecation. If there is no abnormality within a week, you can deworm the cat.
Second, what should I do if my cat has soft stools caused by parasites?
If the owner suspects that the cat’s soft stool is caused by internal parasites and needs to be dewormed in time, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for a stool examination to determine whether it is indeed infected with parasites worms, determine the type of parasitic infection, and then deworm the cat with a targeted anthelmintic.
Feeding cats with pet probiotics while deworming can prevent cats from having loose stools. However, if the cat has frequent diarrhea, it is recommended to use anti-inflammatory drugs and intestinal repair drugs to relieve the cat’s diarrhea symptoms, and then deworm the cat.
