Treating diarrhoea in multi cat household

[Dearlouise]

I have 4 cats, 1 has diarrhoea & has had for a week. However I never seem to catch the culprit!

They always do it in front of the tray, due to this they seem to know its naughty & do it when I'm at work or at night. Never when I am around.

I have some diar-stop from a past issue, but I am worried if I treat all of them, the 3 who don't have it, may become constipated. However from reading the sheet attached, it doesn't mention that it's a bulking up medication, just to coat the intestines & kill toxins. So I think it may be ok.

Not entirely sure what to do!

[lilynmitz]

It's tricky in these situations. I think all you can do is be really vigilant and hope you catch the culprit, as they probably ought to see a vet to make sure that the treatment is specific to the cause. At least you know it's not the food, as presumably they're all on the same diet?

[sarie]

If you have a good relationship with your vet I'd just call and ask them if it's OK to give to everyone, including the cats who don't have the runs. They should be able to advise you over the phone without charge

Shame you can't set a camera up to catch the culprit !

[meriad]

could you not - one at a time confine the cats to a room until one of them produces the runny poo?