My kitten has watery diarrhea after a food switch. What to do?

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• Answered By Rebecca, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 2nd, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Stress and diet change can certainly cause diarrhea, but in a young kitten parasites such as worms or protozoan parasite such as coccidia are often the cause of diarrhea. I would recommend a veterinary visit to ensure that she is not becoming dehydrated, and to try to determine the cause of her diarrhea. From there the veterinarian can recommend any diagnostics or treatments to get her feeling better.

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on March 30th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Using metronidazole and a bland diet is a great way to start. Even if she tested negative for parasites, she could still have parasites so I would consider an anti parasitic medication if there is no improvement on the current plan. Another thing that should be considered if no improvement is changing her diet to ensure that is not a sensitivity to her current diet. Good luck and have a great day!

  

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