Can stress cause diarrhea?

meowsersmom

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I recently moved myself and two cats from Texas to Nevada. They were both noticeably stressed with the drive and the move. Naya has acclimated well, but Meowser has not. His behavior is different, including occasional fits of hissing at Naya. He has also had continuing diarrhea for the several weeks we've been here. Can stress cause diarrhea?
 

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Absolutely. Just like humans also can express stress through diarrhea or constipation. Several weeks of diarrhea is really not a good sign though, your cat could be quite dehydrated. I would talk to your vet.
 
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Update:

Meowser just passed some red, watery stools with what looked like grass in it. Can eating grass cause diarrhea?
 
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