Digestive health for cats

Digestive health for cats

What are cat digestive issues?

 

A digestive (or GI) disorder is any health situation that prevents your cat from properly digesting food, or alters the rate that food passes through their digestive tract. Don't ignore the signs! If your furry friend is showing symptoms of digestive disorders, seek immediate advice from your veterinarian.

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Signs your cat may have a digestive issue

The most common signs of cat stomach problems and digestive disorders are soft stools or diarrhea. You may also notice some or all of the following signs in your cat.

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Vomiting
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Flatulence
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Regurgitation
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Weakness
Chronic digestive disorders can be a debilitating problem for many cats and require testing and a thorough diagnosis from your veterinarian.

Signs your cat may have a digestive issue

The most common signs of cat stomach problems and digestive disorders are soft stools or diarrhea. You may also notice some or all of the following signs in your cat.

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Vomiting
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Flatulence
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Regurgitation
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Weakness
Chronic digestive disorders can be a debilitating problem for many cats and require testing and a thorough diagnosis from your veterinarian.

Digestive upsets can happen for a variety of reasons, and all of them can make your cat feel under the weather. Remember, that diarrhea can be difficult to spot in cats that toilet outside. If you suspect your cat is having issues it’s worth providing a litter tray so that you can see what’s going on. Below are some of the more common digestive problems we see in cats.

First, if you suspect your cat is suffering from a digestive disorder, talk to your vet about treatments that may be able to help. You can further help your cat by helping reduce the amount of stress triggers in their environment with some of these suggestions.

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Stick with a routine

Changes to your furry friend’s environment or routine can lead to GI upset. Providing your cat with a calm, safe environment – as well as some regular playtime – can help your cat’s anxiety.

 

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Consider their nutrition

Foods made with highly digestible ingredients can be gentle on upset tummies. Ask your veterinarian about switching your cat’s food and how to do it without upsetting your cat’s stomach any further.

 

First, if you suspect your cat is suffering from a digestive disorder, talk to your vet about treatments that may be able to help. You can further help your cat by helping reduce the amount of stress triggers in their environment with some of these suggestions.

A cat with his owner in her arms A cat with his owner in her arms

Stick with a routine

Changes to your furry friend’s environment or routine can lead to GI upset. Providing your cat with a calm, safe environment – as well as some regular playtime – can help your cat’s anxiety.

 

Cat eating his food on the floor Cat eating his food on the floor

Consider their nutrition

Foods made with highly digestible ingredients can be gentle on upset tummies. Ask your veterinarian about switching your cat’s food and how to do it without upsetting your cat’s stomach any further.