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Why is my cat's poop not firm?

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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. 30 мая 2019 г.


How do I make my cats poop firmer?

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?

Soft stool is very common when changing a cat's food and will generally last 3-5 days, gradually firming up until it reaches the consistency of a tootsie roll. Soft stool is not diarrhea and is not harmful to your cat.

Why is my cat's stool so loose?

What are some causes of diarrhea? Infectious agents, such as bacteria, viruses, coccidia, and intestinal worms (hookworms, roundworms, whipworms), or non-infectious irritants, such as chemical toxins or poisonous plants, are some of the more common causes of diarrhea.

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