How to Give Yogurt for Diarrhea in Cats

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

    • 1

      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.

    • 2

      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.

    • 3

      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.