The primary cause of soft stool is overeating. Stool is firm because of the non-digestible fibers in the food that aid in proper digestion. When a cat consumes excess food, they cannot properly digest the excess and it passes through the digestive tract not fully digested.
Why is my cat's poop not solid?
Soft, mushy or liquid stools (scores 3-7) can be a sign of bacterial infections, intestinal parasites or food intolerance. If your cat's poop is moist on the surface, thus leaving residue on the ground, but retains the shape and form when picked up, then its consistency can be scored with 3.
How do I make my cat's poop more solid?
If your cat seems to be feeling well otherwise, a bland diet may be the best cat food for firm stool. Try it out and see if she feels better in a day or two. A bland diet consists of 1 part protein such as cooked ground turkey or boiled boneless, skinless chicken, and 2 parts starch, such as sweet potato or pumpkin.
Is it normal for cat poop to be soft?
Healthy poop will typically be dark brown in color and not too soft or too hard. If it's mushy or rock-solid, your cat might be having a health issue.
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