
Ask A Question - Help - Register - Login

why does my cat have diahrea and not using the litter box

Sent to Cat Experts December 15, 2005 10:33 p.m.

Why does my cat have diahrea and not using the litter box?

Optional Information:
Age: 4; Male; Breed: Domestic SH

Already Tried:
We just moved 3 weeks ago and we thought it might have been stress. He shows no other symptons of being sick either. He eats normal and drinks normal. He urinates in the box but if he has a loose stool its on the carpet. We are at a loss.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $5

Info Request
December 15, 2005 10:35 p.m. (2 minutes and 18 seconds later)

REPLIED to Info Request

How old is your cat? How long has she had diarrhea? Does she go outside?

Terri Riba -- Feline Healthcare Expert -- 100% Positive Feedback on 7992 Cat Accepts
20+ years in vet care experience in medicine, behavior, nutrition, holistics

Reply to Terri Riba
Sent December 16, 2005 3:29 p.m. (16 hours and 54 minutes later)

Our cat is 4 years old. He has had the diarrhea for about 3 weeks now. It all started when we began to pack to move. We have a total of 4 cats. Mom and Da and 2 of their kids. Dad went missing about the same time as his sons diarrhea started. They are indoor/outdoor cats but we have not let them out at the new house yet...because, dad is missing and we wanted them to get used to a bigger house in a new neighborhood. The othe 2 cats have adjusted very well and have taken to the new home without any problems. Althoug they seem to all look for the missing member of the family.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Answer
December 16, 2005 3:39 p.m. (9 minutes and 55 seconds later)

ACCEPTED

It certainly sounds like stress to me. When cats have diarrhea they will not deficate in the box for fear they will step in it. Perchase some feliway in the pet store and use it in the house. This should calm him. As long as he is eating he is not in immediate danger.If it continues after the feliway have your vet check for coccida and giardia which are common in outside cats.You can also buy a product to treat the spots so he will not want to go there.Your missing cat may be disoriented due to the move so check all local shelters regularly for him.

Terri Riba -- Feline Healthcare Expert -- 100% Positive Feedback on 7992 Cat Accepts
20+ years in vet care experience in medicine, behavior, nutrition, holistics

Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers:

	DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Cat Breed Info and Feline Health Care