Hi. My cats suffered with Tritrichomonas foetus which was horrible, but they were treated and got better. I introduced a new cat into the household (shelter cat that melted my heart...don't know what I was thinking) last night and took my other cats on a ride to the spay/neuter clinic today and back. (we missed our appointment and will go again tomorrow) When I got back my little girl Femmy had nasty loose stools. I only breifly introduced her to the new cat last night and he has been in another room. I am wondering if the stress of meeting him plus the stress of being put in the crate and for a car ride could have brought on the loose stools. She has been normal and fine for some time now.
My plan is to keep the new cat separated for a week or two before introducing all the cats further. He (new cat) seems to have loose stools as well, but I am not sure if it is the food change from shelter food or if he may have a parasite like giardia or if it is stress for him as well. In any case, I am going to have to take him to the vet soon.
My question is, how likely is it that either stress or new food could be causing the loose stools in either of them? I know that humans can get intestinal upset with stress....
My plan is to keep the new cat separated for a week or two before introducing all the cats further. He (new cat) seems to have loose stools as well, but I am not sure if it is the food change from shelter food or if he may have a parasite like giardia or if it is stress for him as well. In any case, I am going to have to take him to the vet soon.
My question is, how likely is it that either stress or new food could be causing the loose stools in either of them? I know that humans can get intestinal upset with stress....
Hopefully his stools will adjust to the new food in no time. This is going to be quite a challenge. I hadn't thought about it, but the new kitty has such a different personality. I should have guessed by his build that he is an active cat. The other two are long haired munchkins and clearly are breed to be lie around kind of kitties. This guy is going to be the one to jump on and get into everything. He is like a dog with how much energy he has...like a little ADD cat. Hopefully he will not put off my other cats too much. They are also very playful with each other, but not nearly as athletic I think. Wish me luck. eek.
