Why does my cat pass gas all the time?? I can just pick her up and she does it.. Or she can just be in bed beside of me and I smell a raunchy odor? It really makes me sick.. ICK
2006-09-01 18:43:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
She just eats dry cat food.. and its not cheap either
2006-09-01 18:51:07 · update #1
You may want to change her food or have her checked out by the vet.
2006-09-01 18:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there... here is a review of the possible causes for flatulence and/or persistent diarrhea that I can think of. Some suggested diagnostic tests or treatments, too.
First it is very important to be sure that parasites are not present. It can be hard to find coccidia and giardia in sometimes, even when they are present. It may be necessary to treat for these conditions even if they are not identified in labwork.
Food sensitivities or allergies are sometimes present. Feeding a special diet that does not contain any ingredients found in foods your cat has eaten before can help to eliminate these problems from the list of possible causes of diarrhea in kittens/cats.
It may help to use a higher fiber diet. That works better for diarrhea in kittens than for gas, since high fiber diets can encourage flatulence. On the other hand, if it works to cut out the irritation to the intestinal tract the effect may at least be a even or possibly will be beneficial. In some cats, very low residue diets helps (low fiber). You just have to pick one and try it.
Stool culturing can identify bacterial problems such as Salmonella and campylobacter infection that occasionally (maybe rarely) cause persistent diarrhea.
It is also useful to do a general blood chemistry panel and complete blood cell count to rule out disorders of the kidneys or liver that are contributing to the problem. Tests for feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are a good idea.
Medications to control increased intestinal mobility like loperamide (ImmodiumAD Rx) or diphenoxylate (Lomotil Rx) can be helpful in at least controlling the diarrhea.
Adding yogurt to the diet seems to help some felines, at least based on anecdotal reports.
Doing all this other stuff gives you something to do while you wait because actual diagnosis of a viral intestinal disease is pretty difficult unless you are near a veterinary hospital with an electron microscope.
2006-09-01 19:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need to buy her a different type of dry cat food. It might even be the type of milk she is drinking. Make sure you do not let her drink whole milk. That would really cause some bad gas. Try evaporated milk with a little bit of water in it. That's what I do with my cat. She hardly ever farts... hehe! If this keeps going you may want to contact your cats doctor. She may just have a problem of issue. She might need a certain something.
2006-09-01 19:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT feed an adult cat milk!!! THAT could be the problem (it's OK for kittens, but once they're on dry food...) Many cats develop a lactose (milk) intolerance when they mature (they'll still drink it, but you'll know about it afterward one way or the other)
Changing diets could cause it, as well as eating something she shouldn't (is she getting into the garbage? Does she go outside and hunt?)
The best way to determine exactly what's going on is to take her to the vet (I've heard that they have an anti-gas pill for pets...)
2006-09-01 20:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Philip B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably because of its diet. Cats are creatures of habit, if anything falls out of its routine than you'll definitely know about it. Make sure it isn't eating anything that it should and try to keep it on the same food over a long period of time.
2006-09-01 18:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by ngerakines 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat used to fart a lot too, and they stank! Try changing his diet, it usually helps. Mine was worse after wet food, especially if it was fishy. Now we feed him mainly dry food, but still one pouch of wet food a day when he comes in from playing out with his mates, and he farts much less! Also, they don't smell half as bad.
2016-03-17 06:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you feeding your cat canned food? That could be the problem. Soft food also causes soft poo. Its better for the cat to consume dry foods.
2006-09-01 18:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by deltazeta_mary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what are you fedding her, does she go outside where she can get into garbage, etc. usualy just dry food is best for a cat, and lots of water, no people food like eggs or a lot of milk, they dont digest it well.
2006-09-01 18:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the food that you are feeding the cat.
2006-09-01 18:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by mouses_moyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you definitely need to change her diet.
2006-09-01 18:47:58 · answer #10 · answered by ret w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋