Diarrhea can be stressful to your cat and to you. Yogurt is a home remedy that can be used to ease diarrhea. Many things can cause your cat to have diarrhea. Feeding small amounts of yogurt can re-introduce healthy bacteria to your cat's intestines. In some cases, this will clear up diarrhea within a day or two.
Things You'll Need
- Plain or vanilla-flavored active culture yogurt, low or non-fat Teaspoon measure
Instructions
Offer your cat one teaspoon of plain yogurt. Plain yogurt has no sugar added. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup can exacerbate diarrhea. If plain is unpalatable, go with vanilla-flavored.
Repeat the dose of yogurt prior to every meal. Veterinarians agree yogurt is safe but say there is no specific dose. One to three teaspoons per day is a general guideline.
Consult with your veterinarian if the diarrhea persists for more than two days. Diarrhea is often a symptom of a larger problem such as disease, worms or food allergies.