My Cat Has Soft Stool and Drinks Excessively: Will It Resolve on Its Own?

It's concerning when your cat experiences soft stool and increased water intake, and it's usually not something that will resolve itself without intervention. These symptoms can often point to underlying issues such as an inappropriate diet, parasitic infection, digestive upset, or even stress. It's important to take action to address these symptoms and provide relief to your feline friend.

1. Dietary Problems

When a cat experiences soft stool alongside increased thirst, it could very well be linked to what they’ve been eating. Consuming spoiled or rotten food, food that is high in fat or salt, overly cold food, or canned food left out for too long, and even human food can all lead to soft stool or even diarrhea. To address this, start by putting your cat on a short fast, for maybe half a day or a full day, and change your cat's diet to fresh, clean options. Stick to easily digestible, liquid-based foods at first. This can make a significant difference in returning their bowel movements to normal.

2. Digestive Issues or Stress Reactions

Digestive issues can arise from irregular feeding patterns, like overeating or quickly gulping down food after being hungry. Similarly, stressful situations like moving, changing food, vaccinations, or deworming treatments, can cause stress, leading to discomfort and soft stools. To help, feed easily digestible meals and consider incorporating probiotics designed for cats to aid in their digestive health. Adding some honey to their water can also help soothe their digestive tract.

3. Parasitic Infections

It's important to regularly deworm cats, especially after they reach three months of age. The presence of white worms in your cat’s stool is a clear indication of a parasitic infection, which could very well be the cause of their soft stool. In this case, you'll need to use a suitable deworming medication designed for pets, and keep up with a regular deworming schedule.If you enjoyed this, try:Pet Naming