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What can I give my cat to help with digestion?
If there’s nothing new, change to a bland diet such as fresh meat, boiled chicken and possibly some rice or a therapeutic cat food formulated for Gastro Intestinal problems for three to five days, (the therapeutic diet can often be obtained at your veterinarian’s office or at pet supply stores).
What causes digestive problems in cats?
Commonly diagnosed conditions include: Acute gastroenteritis: An inflamed digestive tract, usually short-term. Causes may include eating rancid or spoiled food, swallowing foreign objects, eating toxic plants, internal parasites, stress, food allergies and some disease conditions.
How long does upset stomach last in cats?
Most cases of acute gastroenteritis improve rapidly after rehydration. If the vomiting and diarrhea do not improve significantly within 24-48 hours of treatment, call your veterinarian. Gastroenteritis is common in cats.
How can I relieve my cats gas?
How Can I Cure My Cat’s Flatulence?
- Gradually change diet to a low-fiber, easily digestible food.
- Offer smaller, more frequent meals.
- Feed cats in multi-cat households separately to avoid food competition.
- Keep your cat away from spoiled food, i.e. the garbage.
- Make sure your cat gets regular exercise.
Why is my cat’s stomach hard and bloated?
While quite uncommon, kittens and cats might develop bloated stomachs because of several different reasons: Intestinal parasites (roundworm, hookworm, protozoal parasites) Retaining too much fluid (develops from liver or kidney failure) Overeating (If this is chronic, an underlying disease may be the cause)
How can I help my cat with a bloated stomach?
Treatment of Bloating in Cats Treatment of a bloated stomach should begin just as soon as the veterinarian has a solid diagnosis. Although quite rare, if the cat has gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV), the only cure for this condition is emergency surgery. The surgeon physically straightens the stomach out.