poop

Healthy poop is generally malleable (like modeling clay: not too soft, not too hard) and shaped like a Tootsie Roll. This is considered the gold standard for poop: cat is passing her stool normally. Healthy stool is dark brown in color, but not too dark, as blackish poop can mean blood in the stool. Poop that is too light also may indicate a more serious issue like liver disease as it can be an indication that there is complete obstruction of the bile duct says PetWave.

Small, hard balls of poop are considered abnormal and unhealthy because they can be an indicator of constipation. This is a serious issue for cats because it may indicate problematic health concerns like neurological or metabolic conditions or a colon obstruction, notes International Cat Care. According to Wag!, the fact that your cat is constipated may also indicate that she is dehydrated. You should definitely call your vet if your cat passes small, hard balls of stool.

As your staff, I also lookout for soft or liquid-like stool that has no discernible shape. Cat diarrhea is caused by a variety of things, from bacterial infections to intestinal parasites to food intolerance. If I am not looking closely, I may mistake liquid stool for urine. Therefore, I have always taken a good, close look at what I am scooping or use a pair of disposable gloves to test the texture.

Not all unusual cat poop is cause for panic, but it does require careful observation. Cat may have diarrhea for a day or two after a change in food or a stressful car trip. But if this type of stool persists for more than two days or is accompanied by "poor appetite, lethargy, or vomiting," I will take you to the vet immediately. That was the reason, I took you to vet last time. You stayed at vet over whole 2 days.