Yes, you can give probiotics to a cat experiencing diarrhea. Probiotics can help increase the beneficial bacteria in the gut, reduce harmful bacteria, and restore balance to the cat's intestinal flora.
Diarrhea in cats is often caused by gastrointestinal upset or an imbalance in the gut microbiota. Probiotics are beneficial for cats' health because they help increase the population of good bacteria while reducing harmful bacteria. This balancing effect can be significant in restoring gastrointestinal health and alleviating diarrhea. Furthermore, probiotics produce various active enzymes that aid digestion, boost appetite, and stimulate the development of the immune system, thereby enhancing the cat's immunity and resistance to stress. For a high-quality option, consider "Miao Shou Yi Sheng" (a name translated to "Clever Hand Doctor") complex probiotics. They contain six types of beneficial bacteria, quickly replenishing probiotics and prebiotics in the pet's digestive tract. This can effectively relieve symptoms like soft stools, diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of appetite that result from gut flora imbalances. Their individual packaging is also convenient for carrying, storing, and administering the correct dosage.
Precautions When Giving Probiotics to Your Cat
1. Avoid using boiling water to prepare probiotics
Probiotics are live organisms that are most active at around 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). High temperatures will destroy their activity, making them ineffective. Therefore, always mix probiotics with warm water to ensure their efficacy.
2. Choose probiotics specifically formulated for cats
Avoid giving your cat probiotics designed for humans or dogs, including those marketed as "universal". Cats have unique physiological requirements, and their palatability preferences are distinct. So a cat specific probiotic is your best choice.