Do cats need a fecal examination when they have loose stools? What causes it? It is very common for cats at home to have occasional gastrointestinal discomfort, so parents will worry about whether the soft stools are caused by some disease. Depending on the feces condition, some doctors will suggest whether to do a fecal examination on the cat.

Does a fecal examination need to be done if the cat has loose stools?

Let’s talk about pet hospitals first. As more and more people keep pet cats, pet-related measures are becoming more and more perfect. However, due to the lack of corresponding supervision, pet hospitals are mixed. Many cat friends have reported that in order to achieve huge profits, some pet hospitals have made pet-related products not only expensive, but also have numerous examination items and charge staggering fees. So in my personal opinion, if the cat’s spirit and appetite are normal, there is generally no need to go to the pet hospital.

If your cat has soft stools, you need to find out the cause. If it is because of eating canned food or inappropriate food, such as shrimp, milk, and raw meat. At the same time, it should be noted that cats under 3 months old should try not to eat dry cat food, as it is easy for cats to suffer from indigestion and soft stools. Cats over three months old should eat regularly. Do not leave a large plate of cat food in one place for the cat to eat without restriction. Instead, feed them two or three times a day, and remove them in time if they are not finished. Otherwise, it will easily lead to indigestion and soft stools due to eating too much, or picky eaters. Soft stool caused by these problems can be treated with probiotics.

If the probiotics are not good enough, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for a fecal examination. The cost is 50-80 yuan, which is not expensive. Check to see if there are bugs and enteritis. If it is confirmed that there are parasites, you can buy some anthelmintics and take them. If enteritis is detected, especially if the cat is not in good spirits and has poor appetite, it is necessary to treat the cat with anti-inflammation in time, and then provide long-term care and pay attention to the diet.