Sunday, April 17, 2011

Treatment for Cat Diarrhea

Cats are vulnerable to various gastrointestinal disorders and other malfunctioning. The causes can be colitis, a careless diet, hyperthyroidism, nepoplasia, kidney or liver disease, lactose intolerance and pancreatitis. The cure for the disease is according to its type and the symptoms manifested. Sometimes, another medical problem can make the management procedures more specific, complicated and long term.

People generally understand the fact that a trivial disorder in its initial stage can be dealt with at home. Advanced level sickness is best taken care of under a strict supervision of an expert veteran, who after making right diagnosis suggests the most effective solution.

Prevention can be the best curing step ever. It means that you are not allowing the illness to affect your adorable friend, in the first place. Study well to have a closer look at the causative things for cat diarrhea and then try to avoid all risk factors as much as possible. This will help you and the innocent creature to stay peaceful all the time, otherwise a small carelessness may deprive you of your sweet night sleep and off course hers as well.

Treatment mostly depends upon the cause and may involve one or more of the following:
  • Dehydration cure
  • Parasite removal
  • Restricted Diet
  • Getting rid of protozoal infections
  • Medications especially prepared for the purpose for dealing digestive disturbances among pets such as cats, dogs, birds etc.
  • Antibiotics in case it is caused by a bacterial infection
  • Surgery in severe phase or in the presence of an obstruction in the tubes of abdominal area. Large or small intestines or nearby organs and passages
  • Specific procedures for those suffering from other serious ailments also such as hyperthyroidism, kidney disease or any cancer.
  • Hills I/D
  • Stress-free environment
The important methods are briefly discussed as follows:

Dehydration
It is a common occurrence that can be fatal in extreme cases. Give your cat plenty of fluids and pasty foods. Water, soups, juices can be a good choice. Since frequent stools remove required amount of liquids from the body, it is really important to fulfill that allowance by giving in fairly large proportions.

Diet
This is one of the main areas that are focused during the entire process. Sometimes, the veteran recommends a complete fast for a whole day, but with fluids only. No solid foods and other poorly digestible items. A few beneficial edibles can be:
  • Yogurt
  • Bananas
  • Apples
  • Whole grain cereals
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Meat: chicken, fish
  • Fruit juices
  • Soft rice with or without oatmeal
Any fat free eatable that helps improve gastrointestinal disturbances is allowed. On the other hand, it is better to skip milk or the products having lactose; since many cats are intolerant towards this component. Cottage cheese can also be given safely with no side-effects. A sensible tip is to freeze the cheese so that the liquid containing most of the lactose is no more remains in that and thus it is easily digested.

Medications
These can help along with a recommended diet program. Metamucil is a psyllium product containing fiber that improves digestive ability and other related illnesses. The fiber draws moisture out of the stool and keeps it bulky and in the required consistency.

Reduce stress level
Many researches suggest that stress-related diarrhea can also occur. Carefully assess your lifestyle and the ambience your four limbed pal stays in, for the whole day and even at night. Animals too can get mentally disturbed at times. Provide a relaxed and cozy homely atmosphere to your cat who may not express the pain verbally, but you do have a sense to feel that. Don’t you?

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