{"id":41595,"date":"2026-04-08T07:36:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/diarrhea-in-dogs-and-diarrhea-in-cats-causes-remedies-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:47:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:47:59","slug":"diarrhea-in-dogs-and-diarrhea-in-cats-causes-remedies-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/diarrhea-in-dogs-and-diarrhea-in-cats-causes-remedies-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Diarrhea in dogs and diarrhea in cats: causes, remedies, treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/12&#8243; is_sticky=&#8221;yes&#8221; sticky_min_width=&#8221;767&#8243; sticky_top=&#8221;110&#8243; sticky_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688036928304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.porto-info-list871dc31092ef276a2adcdadee17cda5b i { font-size: 12px; }<\/style><ul class=\"porto-info-list  porto-info-list871dc31092ef276a2adcdadee17cda5b wpb_custom_6c26ffd09e41b3aede9d3b42cf7c0492\"><li class=\"porto-info-list-item hash-scroll wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Cos-e-la-diarrea-e-come-si-manifesta\"><strong>1.<\/strong>What is diarrhea and how does it manifest itself<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Quali-sono-le-cause-della-diarrea-liquida-nei-cani-e-nei-gatti\"><strong>2.<\/strong>What are the causes of liquid diarrhea in dogs and cats<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Gli-errori-alimentari-alla-base-della-diarrea-del-cane\"><strong>3.<\/strong>Dietary errors underlying dog diarrhea<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Parassiti-intestinali\"><strong>4.<\/strong>Intestinal parasites<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Le-infezioni-batteriche\"><strong>5.<\/strong>Bacterial infections<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Le-infezioni-virali\"><strong>6.<\/strong>Viral infections<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Diarrea-cane-e-gatto-quando-preoccuparsi\"><strong>7.<\/strong>Dog and cat diarrhea: when to worry<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Diagnosi-gli-esami-utili-per-la-dissenteria-del-cane-e-del-gatto\"><strong>8.<\/strong>Diagnosis: useful tests for cat and dog dysentery<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Rimedi-e-cura-della-diarrea-nel-cane-e-nel-gatto\"><strong>9.<\/strong>Remedies and treatment of diarrhea in dogs and cats<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Cosa-fare-per-prevenire-la-diarrea-nel-cane-e-nel-gatto\"><strong>10.<\/strong>What to do to prevent diarrhea in dogs and cats<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Diarrhea in dogs and diarrhea in cats: when to seek immediate veterinary evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Diarrhea in dogs and cats is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases this is a temporary problem, but it can also be a sign of more serious conditions that require immediate veterinary evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Monitoring the appearance of feces is a simple but important tool for checking your pet&#8217;s health.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Cos-e-la-diarrea-e-come-si-manifesta\">What is diarrhea and how does it manifest itself<\/h4>\n<p>Diarrhea is not a disease, but a symptom characterized by liquid, soft or more frequent than normal stools.<\/p>\n<p>It can be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acute<\/strong>, if it lasts less than 2-3 weeks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chronic<\/strong>, if it persists beyond 3 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chronic diarrhea often results from inflammation of the intestines and may require extensive examinations and targeted therapies.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Quali-sono-le-cause-della-diarrea-liquida-nei-cani-e-nei-gatti\">What are the causes of liquid diarrhea in dogs and cats<\/h4>\n<p>The main causes of diarrhea in dogs and cats can be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>food<\/li>\n<li>infectious (bacterial or viral)<\/li>\n<li>parasitic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"Gli-errori-alimentari-alla-base-della-diarrea-del-cane\">Dietary errors underlying dog diarrhea<\/h4>\n<p>Mistakes in diet are one of the most common causes, especially in dogs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow him to eat the food from your table<\/li>\n<li>ingestion of bad food<\/li>\n<li>ingestion of inedible objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In cats, which are more selective, even a simple change in feeding too quickly can cause diarrhea.<\/p>\n<p>Some animals develop <strong>food intolerances<\/strong> to proteins or other dietary components. In these cases, diarrhea is often recurrent and may be associated with: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>itching<\/li>\n<li>vomiting<\/li>\n<li>slimming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ingesting toxic substances (plants, detergents, chocolate) can also severely irritate the intestines.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Parassiti-intestinali\">Intestinal parasites<\/h4>\n<p>The most common parasites responsible for diarrhea include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>giardia<\/li>\n<li>roundworms<\/li>\n<li>hookworms<\/li>\n<li>whipworms<\/li>\n<li>tapeworm<\/li>\n<li>coccidia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Symptoms may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diarrhea and vomiting (sometimes with blood)<\/li>\n<li>bad breath<\/li>\n<li>swollen abdomen<\/li>\n<li>increased appetite with weight loss<\/li>\n<li>anemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"Le-infezioni-batteriche\">Bacterial infections<\/h4>\n<p>In dogs, <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/dog-gastroenteritis-and-hemorrhagic-diarrhea-if-caused-by-parvovirus-it-can-be-fatal-to-puppies-how-to-protect-them\/\">bacterial gastroenteritis<\/a> can be caused by <em>Escherichia coli<\/em> or <em>Salmonella<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Transmission occurs through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>contaminated water<\/li>\n<li>raw or undercooked meat or fish<\/li>\n<li>unpasteurized milk<\/li>\n<li>contaminated dairy products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"Le-infezioni-virali\">Viral infections<\/h4>\n<p>Particularly dangerous in unvaccinated puppies: they are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parvovirus<\/strong>: causes hemorrhagic diarrhea, fever, vomiting and severe dehydration. It is potentially fatal. <\/li>\n<li><strong>distemper<\/strong>: can begin with intestinal symptoms and then affect the respiratory and nervous systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In kittens, viruses such as <strong>panleukopenia<\/strong> and <strong>feline parvovirosis<\/strong> can cause severe diarrhea, with rapid deterioration of general condition.<\/p>\n<p>In all these situations, veterinary examination is urgent.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Diarrea-cane-e-gatto-quando-preoccuparsi\">Dog and cat diarrhea: when to worry<\/h4>\n<p>Diarrhea can become an emergency in several situations.<\/p>\n<p>Do not wait for symptoms to improve on their own, as delaying treatment can lead to serious complications.<\/p>\n<p>Consult your Veterinarian immediately if the diarrhea lasts longer than 24 hours and is accompanied by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>repeated vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy or refusal of food<\/li>\n<li>blood in the stool<\/li>\n<li>black feces (melena)<\/li>\n<li>fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Puppies, elderly and immunocompromised subjects require special attention.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Diagnosi-gli-esami-utili-per-la-dissenteria-del-cane-e-del-gatto\">Diagnosis: useful tests for cat and dog dysentery<\/h4>\n<p>To identify the cause of diarrhea, the veterinarian can perform:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stool examination<\/strong> (search for parasites, giardia, bacteria)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood tests<\/strong> (infections, inflammation, organ checks)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abdominal ultrasound<\/strong> (evaluation of intestines and internal organs)<\/li>\n<li><strong>X-rays<\/strong> (suspected obstruction or foreign bodies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"Rimedi-e-cura-della-diarrea-nel-cane-e-nel-gatto\">Remedies and treatment of diarrhea in dogs and cats<\/h4>\n<p>Treatment depends on the cause, but in general may include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Mild <strong> diet: <\/strong>indicated in mild cases, based on easily digestible foods to reduce intestinal irritation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong> Rehydration: <\/strong>essential to avoid dehydration, especially in puppies.<br \/><strong>Intravenous or subcutaneous fluids<\/strong> may be needed in severe cases.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong> Specific therapy: <\/strong>targeted antiparasitics, antibiotics, hypoallergenic diet, supportive therapies, and hospitalization in severe cases<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Cosa-fare-per-prevenire-la-diarrea-nel-cane-e-nel-gatto\">What to do to prevent diarrhea in dogs and cats<\/h4>\n<p>To reduce the risk of diarrhea:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>maintain a <strong>balanced and consistent diet<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>avoids too sudden changes in power supply<\/li>\n<li>administers <strong>pesticides regularly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Do not leave access to toxic food or table scraps<\/li>\n<li>Prevents the dog from ingesting dangerous objects or substances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In the event of diarrhea, to have your dog or cat&#8217;s stool checked and undergo a checkup, contact the veterinary doctors on our staff who are always available to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We would also like to remind you that <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/\">Clinica La Veterinaria<\/a> is always open h24 every day including holidays and with First Aid service from 8 pm to 8 am.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>For the joy of seeing them HAPPY<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diarrhea in dogs and cats is a very common disorder, and understanding its origin is essential to intervene properly and 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