My cat had one loose, smelly stool. Is it an emergency? Should I see a vet?

If they are acting normal and eating fine then it may just be from the 12 hour fast and loose stools. You could monitor for another day and see if they go. If not or they start straining to defecate and/or vomit then they should be examined by your vet for treatment.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This probably means your kitty is having soft stool or diarrhea- which is not normal. If this lasts more than 48 hours, or if your kitty has any other worrisome signs (loss of appetite, vomiting, lethargy), it’s time to see your vet. Best of luck to you and your cat!

Hello. If your pet is feeling well, eating & no vomiting, then no I would not rush off to the vet. If the diarrhea continues for more than a day or so, or she starts vomiting, then do see your vet. thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Considering what you described, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken/white fish and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Loose stools can be from a number of things including food allergies, parasites, underlying illness, changes in diet, etc. If you haven't changed Felix's food at all, and he's still having loose stool, bringing him or a sample of his stool into your vet for a complete exam and fecal test is a good idea to help rule out common issues.

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A loose stool & vomiting together can quickly lead to a pet becoming dehydrated. In addition, I would guess that Nesta is not eating well, & a cat that stops eating for even a few days can actually begin to develop some liver issues. So yes, Nesta should be evaluated by your veterinarian. Hopefully he will be feeling better soon. Take care.

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, I would recommend Anouk see a veterinarian. Not wanting to eat and soft soft could indicate a variety of medical conditions: a parasitic infection, bacterial infection, pancreatitis, or inflammatory bowl disease may be a cause just to name a few. I would recommend Anouk see a veterinarian so these possibilities can be ruled out. I would be sure to bring a fecal sample with you in case the veterinarian wants to test her stool. I hope this helps and I hope Anouk starts feeling better soon!