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My kitten has diarrhea after deworming & food change. What can I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 24 days old

My rag doll kitten is 5-6 months old and over the last 2 wks has had Diarrhea to the point he is missing the litter tray now he has Been wormed and seems normal in him self other then the Diarrhea I have also tried Changing his food about a wk ago ?

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 16th, 2019

Poor kitty. Sudden food changes can certainly cause a pet to have loose stool. Since you have dewormed then you can try giving Milo a bland diet of boiled plain chicken, tuna, or ground turkey and white rice to ease the stomach. You can also give probiotics --> https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets/dp/49853
If this does not improve the stools within 3-4 days, then its best to get Milo seen by your vet for further testing (i.e. fecal exam) and treatment (i.e. antibiotics, etc). Not all dewormers will treat for all potential intestinal parasites.
I hope that your furry friend Milo resolves his loose stools soon! Best wishes and take care.
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