What does stool color and shape reveal about your pet's health?

Checking your cat's stool is important to monitor the health of your cat. Although it may seem like an unpleasant activity, regular checking can help detect health problems early. Let's take a look at what a healthy stool should look like and what changes may indicate problems.

Healthy cat stool

Healthy stool is usually malleable, plasticine-like, and dark brown in color. It should be neither too soft nor too hard. Normal stools have no particular smell and are regularly passed at least once a day.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea in cats is characterized by soft to liquid stools that may be difficult to shape. It may be caused by infections, parasites, or food intolerances. If diarrhea lasts for more than 24 hours or is accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting or lethargy, it is important to see a veterinarian.

Constipation

Constipation is manifested by hard and dry stools, often in the form of small poops. It can be caused by a lack of fiber in the diet, dehydration, or health problems such as bowel obstruction. If a cat is constipated, it may be necessary to adjust its diet or provide more fluid intake.

White stool

White-colored stools may indicate problems with the bile ducts or liver. This type of stool is unusual and requires immediate veterinary consultation to determine the exact cause.

Stool with blood

Blood in the stool, whether fresh (bright red) or darkly colored (melena), is always a cause for concern. It can indicate serious health problems such as parasites, infections, or even tumors. It is strongly recommended to seek veterinary care urgently.

And what to add in conclusion? 

If you don't want to examine your pet's cat litter box every day, get the latest litter box from Petkit! Thanks to the camera in the Purobot Ultra automatic litter box, you can keep an eye on what your cat's stool looks like around the clock. This makes it much easier to monitor any changes that may indicate health problems. Early detection of these changes can help in the prevention of serious diseases.

Purobot Ultra allows you to record and analyze data on stool frequency and consistency. It informs you early on if there are any problems with your cat's stool or urine. Regularly checking and observing changes in your cat's behavior can help to detect health problems quickly and ensure your cat lives a long and healthy life.

Have you noticed a problem in the consistency or color of your cat's stool? See your vet! Toilet usage data from the Petkit smart app can then be useful when consulting with your vet. The vet will then have a more accurate picture of the situation and can make a better diagnosis.