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How Can I Strengthen My Cat’s Stool?

December 14th, 2009

A cat stool will normally be firm and formed, but what if your cat starts dropping loose stool? Can something be done to help with this problem and strengthen the cat’s stool? Read on to learn about this problem.

Loose stool appears as a result of intestinal parasites, an inappropriate amount of fiber in the diet, eating the wrong things, food intolerance, some diseases and even stress. Cats who are at more danger of having loose stool are those who are fed by treats, leftovers and those cats who spend a lot of time outside eating strange food.

One of the ways to control your cat stool is by giving them a diet rich in fibers, but sometimes this doesn’t work. One product that sometimes is recommended for these cases is called pet psyllium fiber supplement you can find it available in many brands.

If after trying these two measures your cat’s stool hasn’t strengthened then you need to take the cat to the veterinary to check for problems with parasites or signs of an illness.