Hey there furbaby parents!! Ever had your paw-some bestie leave you some not-so-solid surprises in the litter box. Its totally normal to freak out but lets chill for a sec and talk bout whats up with your kitty cats tummy troubles!! As a crazy cat lady whose seen it all, Im here to spill the tea on everything you need to know about this messy situation!!!
The 411 on Why Your Cats Got the Runs
Listen up fam, your precious furball can get the squirts for like a bazillion reasons? Sometimes its cause their super stressed (moving to a new crib or gettin a new fur sibling can totally mess with their vibe). Other times its cause they been munchin on something their tummy aint cool with!! Lets break down all the reasons why your bestie might be havin issues!!
Stress is Like Totally Real Yo!!
Did you know that cats is actually super sensitive creatures!!! They might act all tough and independent but their actually total softies when it comes to changes in their life. Here’s sum things that might stress your kitty out:
- movin to a new place (even if its just rearranging the furniture!!)
- getting new furbabies or human siblings
- loud noises like construction or thunder
- when their favorite human goes on vacation
- changes in their daily routine (cats is creatures of habit yall!!)
The Food Drama
OMG lets talk about how picky cats can be with their food!! Sometimes they get the runs cause:
- you switched their food too quick (rookie mistake fam!!)
- they got into the garbage like little trash pandas
- their eating something they shouldnt (like those houseplants you thought was safe!!)
- maybe the foods too rich for their delicate tummies
- their eating too much wet food too fast (slow down bestie!!)
When Its Getting Real Serious
Ok fam, sometimes the runs aint just about stress or food!! Here’s when you need to get extra worried:
- if your kitty stops eating for more than a day
- if theyre acting super lazy and not wanting to play with their fav toys
- when they start hiding under the bed all day (major red flag!!)
- if you see any blood in their business (mega yikes!!)
- if theyre crying when using the litter box
What to Do When Your Kitty-Cat Gets the Squirts
First things first – dont lose your cool!! Here’s your step-by-step guide to handling this messy situation:
- Water is Life Fam!!
Make sure your precious bean is staying hydrated!! Put out extra water bowls or even try one of those fancy water fountains cause some cats is bougie and only drink running water!! - The Food Situation
Maybe try giving them small amounts of bland food like plain boiled chicken (no seasoning bestie!!) or some prescription food from your vet. Dont force them to eat if their not feeling it tho!! - Keep it Clean
Clean that litter box extra good cause nobody wants to use a dirty bathroom when their sick!! Plus it helps you keep track of whats going on with their tummy troubles!!
Some Paw-some Home Remedies That Might Help
Yo check this out – here’s sum tried and true remedies that might help your furry friend:
- Plain pumpkin (not the pie filling fam!!) – about a teaspoon per meal
- Plain yogurt for them good bacteria (if your cat aint lactose intolerant)
- Probiotic supplements made specially for cats
- Bone broth (no salt or seasoning!!)
- Small meals throughout the day instead of big ones
When to Get Your Vet Squad Involved
If your precious beans been havin issues for more than 24 hours or their actin super weird its time to call in the pros!! Also watch out for these red flags:
- not drinking water for more than a day
- acting super tired or weak
- throwing up AND having diarrhea
- fever (warm ears and nose)
- not using the litter box at all
Prevention is Better Than Clean-Up!!
Here’s sum pro tips to keep your kitties tummy happy and avoid future drama:
- Food Rules
- dont switch their food too quick (take like a week to transition)
- stick to high-quality food (yeah its expensive but worth it!!)
- watch out for human food treats (some can be toxic!!)
- Stress Management
- give them lots of hiding spots and high places
- keep a consistent routine
- use those fancy pheromone plugins or sprays
- maybe try some cat grass for their munching needs
- Regular Maintenance
- keep up with their vet visits
- stay on top of their parasite prevention
- clean their bowls and litter box regular
- watch what plants you bring in the house
The Truth About Common Myths
Lets bust some myths real quick:
- giving cats milk when they got diarrhea (nope – most cats is lactose intolerant!!)
- starving them to stop the runs (definitely not cool fam!!)
- using human medicine (big NO – it can make things way worse!!)
- thinking its always cause of hairballs (not usually bestie!!)
The Bottom Line (pun totally intended!!)
Listen up fam – sometimes stuff happens and your precious kitty gets the runs!! Most times its no biggie and clears up quick. Just keep an eye on your furry bestie make sure they stay hydrated and hit up your vet if things aint gettin better!!
Remember were all in this crazy cat parent life together!! Nobody likes dealing with the mess but its part of the package when you got a fur baby!! Keep being paw-some and giving your kitty all the love and care they need!!
PS – if your reading this while cleaning up after your cat… hang in there bestie better days is coming!!! And maybe invest in some good cleaning supplies and rubber gloves (just sayin!!!) 🐱✨
PPS – dont forget to give your kitty extra snuggles when their feeling better!! They might act all independent but they totally appreciate the love!! Keep being the amazing cat parent you are!!
