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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.
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.
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.
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.
This is the most common cause of an ‘upset stomach’ in cats. It usually consists of vomiting and diarrhea that begins suddenly. It can be caused by lots of things like eating something unsavoury (or as many cats love to do, eating half a mouse and leaving the rest for us to find!), parasites, viruses and hairballs, to name but a few.
Unlike the sudden onset upset we just mentioned, chronic enteropathies are slower to appear and tend to last a long time. Diarrhea and weight loss are common signs. Again, it can be caused by many different things such as adverse food reactions, immune reactions and genetics.
The colon is part of the large bowel and when this gets inflamed it’s called colitis. It’s usually very characteristic and most cats show the same signs - looking like they urgently need to have a poop, they might strain to have a poop but not much comes out, and one of the classic signs of colitis is fresh blood and/or slimy mucus in the stools.
The same as in humans, when cats are constipated, they find pooping difficult and they might go to the toilet much less frequently. Constipation can be caused by lots of things. Eating bones, feathers and fur can make the stools hard and difficult to pass, the presence of lots of hair, especially in long-haired cats or a sluggish bowel will also mean that the stools are dry and difficult to shift. Some breeds like the Siamese are more prone to a sluggish bowel than others. This can result in a condition called megacolon.
This is a complex condition in cats and can be difficult to diagnose with vague signs. These signs include vomiting, lethargy and lack of appetite. In cats it can seem to come and go and often goes hand in hand with other problems like adverse food reactions and inflammatory bowel disease.
Cats can react badly to certain foods for a number of reasons and together we call these adverse food reactions. True food allergies are rarer than people think and they tend to be caused by proteins in foods such as chicken, fish and milk. Food allergies can cause vomiting and diarrhea and also skin issues like itchiness and excessive grooming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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