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The following information comes from my veterinary nurse neighbour. Not all vets would agree with this way of treating cat diarrhea.

If your cat has diarrhea fast him or her completely for 24 hours. Provide plenty of fresh water while this is going on.

When the 24 hours is up, for the next day or two, give your cat a teaspoon of easily digestible food every hour.

Keep an eye on the contents of the litter tray while you are doing this. After one or two days of this regimen, you can begin feeding your cat his or her regular meals again.

Two days after the fast day, give your cat half a teaspoon of good quality plain Bio yogurt. It has to be Bio yogurt, because the idea is to reintroduce bacteria to the cats gut. As the healthy bacteria necessary for proper digestion, has been flushed away with the diarrhea. There is no need to give your cat any more than half a teaspoon of the yogurt.

If this method doesn’t clear up the cat diarrhea, then it is vital that you contact your local veterinarian to discover the cause of the problem.

If you feel bad about fasting your cat while you are eating, you can always have a fast day too! 

My neighbour fasts her cats once a week on a regular basis anyway, as she considers this good for their health.

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