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My cat ate whipped cream and has yellow diarrhea. What do I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

I gave my car a little bit of the whip cream on my keykime pie last night and now he has yellow diahreahha and doesn't want to do anything

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 13th, 2018

Cats are lactose intolerant and should never get dairy products because it causes GI upset. That is likely why Rex has diarrhea. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.
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