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Just Got A Kitten…

3 Answers  |  Asked By: kittiesrmyfavorite   215   

hey i just got a kitten and she has diarrhea and i was wondering how do i make it stop? it smells REALLY bad!! and she doesn’t cover up her poop when she’s done in the litter box…she’s about 7 weeks old…is that normal for a kitten at her age?

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Most kittens are like that when they are that young. She may have a sensitivity to dairy, wet food or even mixed cat food. Try buying dry food especially made for kittens and give her only the directed amount. Over feeding can cause stomach trouble. Also make sure she has plenty of water too! Diarrhea is a sign of dehydration. You can switch her litter to clay or odor blocking types. They may be a bit more expensive but since she is still so young and has not mastered burying yet I would go with them. If in 1 week she is still getting sick I would say go to the vet ASAP. If she was purchased from a shelter she may have contracted something there too, btw.

By: Jessibot   5
 

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i had a kitten that young and the problem stoped at ten weeks of age.

By: awesomecats   210
 

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I hope you aren\\\’t giving your cat milk or other dairy products? If you are, that is the likely cause. You should probably read the ingredient list on your cat food.

By: jpete46   1808
 

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