[ Cat Health ] It is easy to find stomach problems in cats due to their eating behaviour. This article will explain you some problems that can affect your cat's stomach and how to treat them, keep reading...
These are some stomach problem in cats:
* Diarrhea
A common stomach problem you can find in cats and kittens. It is caused by single cell organism such as coccidia and giardia. It can be also caused by parasites such as tapeworms and hookworms.
* Constipation
Constipation is also an ailment that can be easy found in cats since they consume hair while they are grooming themselves. Constipation is easy to treat and harmless in cats. Note that it is also an indication of more serious problem such as hormonal imbalance, prostate, trauma, tumors, and disease of the bowels.
* Inflammatory Bowel Disease
It is caused by stress, intolerance to certain foods, toxic plants and parasites.
Here are how to treat stomach problem in cats:
* Stop your cat's hunting activities by keeping him indoors.
* Allow him to eat grass. Grass is good to relieve stomach ache and cough up furl ball.
* Make sure your home and your garden are free from poisonous objects such as houseplants, aspirin, pesticides, etc.
* Never give chocolate to your cat, it is also a toxic for him.
* Feed you cat more frequently with smaller amount of food. It is good for your cat's metabolism.
* Reduce your cat's stomach acid by giving him Pepcid AC. But ask the veterinarian first before doing this treatment to your cat.
* Make sure your cat is eating enough fiber and drinking more water.
* Don't feed your cat with table scraps everyday.
* Take your cat to the veterinarian if you find a chronic stomach problem affecting your cat.
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