Cats have soft stools. Some cat friends think of giving probiotics to cats to solve this problem. But why do some probiotics have no effect after being given to cats? The editor will talk about the reasons for this situation, hoping to give you some reference:

1. Have you bought the right probiotics? Not all probiotics in the pet market are suitable for cats. It is strongly not recommended to use human probiotics or probiotics common to cats and dogs. This type of probiotics may not be suitable for cats. intestinal function and nutritional needs. So what kind of probiotics should be used for cats? It is better to choose probiotics specially designed for cats, which are good at regulating the intestinal flora of cats and making the cat’s poop form. If it’s a kitten, take one third at a time, and if it’s a big cat, take half a pack at a time. You can mix it with cat food or mix it with water alone.

2. Why is the stool still soft even after using the right probiotics? There is no effect after the cat takes probiotics. First of all, it depends on the condition of the cat. Some cats may start to lose soft stool after eating two or three packets, and some cats need to eat only one. boxes and even more. In addition, you need to check whether it is symptomatic. Some cats have soft stools that are not caused by intestinal flora disorders. It is difficult to treat them well by taking probiotics alone, such as soft stools caused by food, physical condition, and parasites.

3. How to know whether soft stool is caused by parasites?

Cats over three months old should be dewormed under normal circumstances. Give the cat a certain dose of imported or domestic deworming drugs. Because parasites can easily cause soft stools in cats, how can a pet owner determine whether a cat has parasites? In addition to loose stools, observe whether the cat looks emaciated, has an appetite, looks emaciated, has a loss of appetite, and usually poops. If there are white objects inside, which may be insect eggs or blood in the stool, you need to take the cat's stool within 2 hours to the pet hospital for a stool examination to see if there are parasites.

4. How to judge whether it is a sign of enteritis or viral infection of the intestines?

If controlling diet and taking probiotics has no effect, or if the condition worsens, you should suspect whether it is caused by bacterial or viral infection. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible.