Household Cures for Cat Diarrhea

If your cat suffers from diarrhea, she will feel sick and uncomfortable. Some of the popular causes of the condition include not getting enough water, a food allergy, parasites or even eating something that doesn't agree with her. Seeing your vet is important because you never know exactly what is causing the condition. If you can't get your cat to the vet quickly, according to the Pet Health Care website, there are some household remedies that may cure your pet friend.

  1. Slippery Elm

    • Slippery elm may help rid your cat of its diarrhea, says the Veterinary Pet Care website. The cat must ingest this dried herb, for it to function properly. Rub the herb in your hands, to create a fine powder. Try mixing it with wet food, which is easier on the cat's digestion. Add a pinch of the powder to all the cat's meals.

    Fasting

    • Animal fasting is the same as human fasting. With cats, you want to keep the cat away from food for a 24-hour period to stop the diarrhea. When you first notice the problem, remove the food dish and keep it somewhere that the cat can't find. Leave a dish of clean water sitting out and refill the dish frequently. This gives your cat's body time to process any food that might be making him sick. Feed the cat bland food for the next two days, before starting him back on cat food.

    Yogurt

    • Plain yogurt, without any flavorings or colors, might also work to cure your cat's diarrhea. When your cat suffers from the condition, she loses necessary bacteria from her body. The yogurt helps replace those bacteria. Feed your cat a small dish of yogurt between regular meals.

    Bland Foods

    • A simple household cure for cat diarrhea is feeding him a diet of bland food and removing the customary food. Boil chicken breasts in milk or unsalted water and mix in equal parts with white rice. Cook ground hamburger meat in water and feed that to your cat as well. If he starts acting as if he is feeling better, slowly begin incorporating regular cat food back into his diet.

    Reduce Stress

    • Cats occasionally suffer from diarrhea because of stress. Keep your cat away from any stressors, including kids, other cats and any pets in your home. Place the cat in a separate room, and give her plenty of food and water and her own litter box. The reduction in stress might help with the problem, reports Pet Health and Care.