Diarrhoea

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Hey guys, my cat, 14 months old came in soaking wet from the rain the night before last and now has diarrhoea. I'm sure it's nothing serious and he's just caught a chill (though I towel dried him when he came in) He's eating normally. Thing is he's never been much for drinking water. He loves cat milk, that's the only thing I've ever seen him drink. I'm sure drinking some water would be good for him but not sure how to encourage him to drink water. Any ideas?
 
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Squishee said:
Hey guys, my cat, 14 months old came in soaking wet from the rain the night before last and now has diarrhoea. I'm sure it's nothing serious and he's just caught a chill (though I towel dried him when he came in) He's eating normally. Thing is he's never been much for drinking water. He loves cat milk, that's the only thing I've ever seen him drink. I'm sure drinking some water would be good for him but not sure how to encourage him to drink water. Any ideas?
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Milk can cause diarrhea in cats.  Offer him water and wet food, and if the diarrhea doesn't resolve in a few days i would contact a vet.  
 
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I'm not sure if you re thinking drinking more water will help with diarrhea or not, but I don't really think that will help.  Be that as it may, here are tips on how to get your cat to drink more:  http://www.thecatsite.com/a/tips-to-increase-your-cat-s-water-intake

BTW, as long as the milk he is drinking is made for cats, it should be fine.  COW's milk is not good for cats, contrary to popular belief.  Goat's milk on the other hand, is great for them.
 
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