Cat Diarrhea After Food Change

Cat Question: my cat as had diahorra for about the last week and a half and as gone off her food. I changed her food about 2 weeks ago could this be the course of the diahorra or do i need to take her to the vets
thanks Julie

Hi Julie,

Sorry to hear about your cat.

Diet change can definitely cause diarrhea, but normally it should resolve sooner than 10 days.

If possible I would mix some of her old food with the new food and see if she eats that.  Also try to heat up some soft food.  Warm food is more appetizing and smells better which should help to stimulate the appetite.

Because she has had diarrhea for almost 2 weeks and seems to have now deteriorate to not eating I would take her to the vet clinic if she does not start eating soon because cats that do not eat can be prone to liver problems and dehydration.