The pet's health and quality of life directly depends on the care and responsibility of the owners. In case of disruption of the digestive system, he will immediately begin to manifest signs of this condition. Do not wait, much less engage in self-treatment of the animal. Without an examination and recommendations for treatment from a veterinarian, you do not need to make serious decisions on which the health and life of the pet depends. In addition to drugs, the doctor will definitely prescribe a special diet. This article presents an overview of therapeutic feed for cats with gastrointestinal disease.
Symptoms of gastrointestinal upset
One symptom is vomiting. But this does not mean at all that this particular sign reliably indicates a violation of the digestive tract. Perhaps the cat ate something inedible, fat, everything that is poorly digested by her stomach. In the end, it may just be due to wool after licking. Here it is necessary to observe her condition and mood. If the cat is sluggish, inactive, which is not characteristic of its behavior, or the release of vomit is repeated, then it is urgent to consult a specialist.
Diarrhea is another signal that something is wrong with the cat’s health. But here it is necessary to take into account some factors that could provoke this:
- Feed change.
- If the cat is walking, she could pick up something on the street. For example, she could delve into the garbage with spoiled food.
- Even at home, there may be objects that, when ingested, cause diarrhea.
Diarrhea normally can last no more than a day. A longer state of weakening of the stool is a violation of the digestive tract.
Dietary and therapeutic nutrition of cats: what are the differences?
Clinical nutrition in the form of dry food or pastes is represented by the products of many large pet care brands. When you hear the terms “diet” or “therapeutic” food, you are probably wondering if it is the same thing.
In fact, yes. But there is a difference in understanding these terms for the owner of the pet. For example, if the veterinarian prescribes therapeutic food for cats with a gastrointestinal tract disease of a certain brand, he gives recommendations on the timing of his use. After normalizing the condition of the animal, a gradual return to the previous nutrition is possible.
But there are cases when therapeutic feed is prescribed for life-long use by animals due to serious violations in the digestive tract. In this case, the owner will treat the feed as "diet". Since from this moment the cat is forbidden to eat anything other than special food.
Medicinal Feed Overview
In the Royal Canin line there is the widest range of medical feed for cats with gastrointestinal disease. It is divided into the following categories:
- Fiber Response FR31 - for digestive upset.
- Gastro Intestinal moderate calorie is a moderate calorie diet for gastrointestinal upset.
- Gastro Intestinal GI32 - for disorders in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Gastro Intestinal - a diet for problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
The Purina Pro Plan line also has a variety of medicinal food for cats and kittens. This food is called EN ST / OX GASTROINTESTINAL. It reduces the symptoms of intestinal absorption, helps restore the functions of the digestive tract.
Hill's brand line also has food for eliminating gastrointestinal problems, but with different tastes: with salmon or chicken.
Medical food for cats with gastrointestinal disease is intended not only to eliminate the signs of the disease, but also to restore the system as a whole. All components that make up the feed are easily digestible and contain useful prebiotics for breaking down food. They also contain a minimal amount of protein to reduce unwanted intestinal reactions. In short, everything to reduce the burden on an irritated stomach or intestines.
Finally
Only a doctor will help you understand the assortment of medicinal feeds. It will take into account the particular state of your animal. If you can follow the recommendations for caring for a cat, she will improve her health and will delight you, as before.