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- Symptoms of IBD. One or many of the following symptoms can be found in a cat with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): 1  Vomiting. 2  Diarrhea. 3  Weight loss. 4  Normal/increased appetite. 5  Stomach rumbling. 6  Belching. 7  Black, tarry stools. 8  Flatulence (from digested blood). 9  Halitosis.
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- Symptoms and Types. 1  Diarrhea. 2  Weight loss. 3  Fatigue. 4  Depression. 5  Chronic intermittent vomiting. 6  Gas (flatulence). 7  Abdominal pain. 8  Rumbling and gurgling abdominal sounds. 9  Bright red blood in stool. 10  Distressed coat hair.
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Vomiting, Chronic in Cats Symptoms of vomiting include heaving, retching, and the expulsion of partially digested food. The contents being expelled by the cat may be in predigested form, tubular in shape, and often covered with a slimy mucus or bile.
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Feline Intestinal Lymphoma Symptoms of feline intestinal lymphoma include: 1  loss of appetite. 2  vomiting. 3  diarrhea. weight loss.  anorexia (loss of 1  appetite) lethargy (tiredness)  excessive thirst 1  (polydipsia) more urination (polyuria)
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Information to help with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in cats and dogs This results in a number of digestive upsets including abdominal pain, constipation, chronic diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, bloating, and flatulence. In some cases, pets start to lose their appetite and weight-loss can result. As with human irritable bowel syndrome, the cause of IBS in pets is not fully understood. There do however seem to be a number of contributing factors which seem to exacerbate the condition.
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Causes of Blood in a Cat Stool Cat blood in the stool can be linked with a number of symptoms in order to form a diagnosis. Case to case, things vary, but if you notice frequent urination or drinking, vomiting, anorexia, weight loss, or lethargy, you may have a serious problem on your hands, and you should see a vet.
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- The study was conducted by a team of veterinarians and pathologists, and involved 100 family cats with symptoms of chronic vomiting, weight loss, and/or chronic diarrhea. Results revealed that 99 out of 100 cats had chronic small bowel disease – primarily inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and lymphoma.
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- Common signs are: 1  diarrhea. 2  worms seen in stool or clinging in fur near anus. 3  bloated belly.  weight 1  loss. bloody stool. 2  vomiting. constipation. 3  coughing. trouble breathing.  extreme fatigue.
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6 Most Common Cat Health Problems 1. Vomiting. Vomiting is a very common problem with cats with a multitude of causes. They range from eating something poisonous or inedible (like string), to infection, urinary tract disease, or diabetes to hairballs. Symptoms are usually obvious, and include drooling and abdominal heaving.
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- Review the available Assessment Questionnaires for the symptoms of Bowel conditions: 1  Bleeding -- Assessment Questionnaire. 2  Diarrhoea -- Assessment Questionnaire. 3  Abdominal pain -- Assessment Questionnaire.  Constipation -- Assessment 1  Questionnaire. Nausea -- Assessment Questionnaire.
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Simple Cure for Cat Constipation The most common cause of constipation in a kitty is inadequate fluid intake. Cats are by nature infrequent and inefficient water drinkers. They depend on their diet for the majority of their water intake, which is how nature intended things to work.
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- 1 Since feline stomatitis is very painful, symptoms in kitties can include behavior changes and reluctance to eat, which can trigger dehydration, weight and muscle loss. 2  Other signs of the disease include excessive drooling, extremely bad breath and pawing at the mouth.
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- Removing the possible causes of constipation will help your cat to eliminate regularly. If he is long-haired or prone to hairballs, daily brushing will remove some of the fur that's getting into his digestive tract. Your vet may also suggest a hairball formula food or oral hairball medication.pecial high-fiber cat foods are also available for cats with repeated constipation problems. If the cat is severely constipated, the vet may administer an enema, or evacuate the compacted feces from the cat's colon manually.
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Constipation in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment How Can I Tell if My Cat Is Constipated. If your cat suffers from any of the following symptoms, please consult your veterinarian. These signs may also be symptoms of urinary disorders, so it’s important that your vet helps you to determine the cause right away: Straining or crying out in pain when trying to eliminate.
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Constipation in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment Depending on what’s causing your cat’s constipation, your vet may recommend one or several of the following treatments: (Never give your cat medications without discussing it with your veterinarian first.) 1  Stool softener. 2  Laxative. 3  Enema (administered by a professional, not at home, please).
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Feline Colon Cancer Symptoms The good news is, most cats who display the symptoms of colon cancer are in fact suffering from a curable condition that produces similar symptoms. If your vet suspects feline colon cancer, X-rays of the abdomen can reveal the presence of tumors.
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- Regardless of the exact reason for a cat’s diarrheic condition, the effects of diarrhea are fairly consistent and include some combination of the following symptoms: 1  Dehydration. 2  Depression. 3  Weakness. 4  Lethargy. 5  Loss of appetite (inappetence; anorexia). 6  Weight loss (uncommon in cats). 7  Poor hair coat.
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- Constipation in cats is, sadly, a fairly common problem. A cat is constipated when the stool is too large and/or hard to be passed. If your kitty is straining in her litter box but has nothing much to show for it, or if her poop is dry and hard, it's likely constipation is to blame.
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Diarrhea in Cats Diarrhea is characterized by stool that is soft to liquid in consistency. The cat may strain to defecate and there may be blood, mucous, parasites, or foreign objects in the stool as well. Other symptoms that may accompany diarrhea include vomiting and lethargy.
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Cat Worms - Icky But Very Treatable! In a more severe infection, worms can be seen in the cat's vomit. Other symptoms can be more general - weight gain or loss, loss of appetite or voracious appetite, bony appearance or big distended abdomen, dull coat, hair loss, and excessive licking around the anal area.
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Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common disease of cats characterized by chronic, cyclic or intermittent anorexia, weight loss and bouts of vomiting and/or diarrhea, which may continue for years. The cause of this condition is unknown.
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Twisting Bowel: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments Symptoms of Twisted Bowel. The most common symptoms of twisted bowel include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, unexplained swollen stomach, constipation, bloating, and difficulty making a bowel movement and blood stool.Skin near the twist may be distended and tender. twisted bowel is caused when the intestines fold over themselves. In some cases, they will untwist on their own, but many cases will require medical intervention. Infants born with twisted bowel or an intestinal malrotation are more likely to develop twisted bowel later in life.
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- Symptoms of bowel obstruction primarily affect the gastrointestinal system and include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal fullness and distension (bloating), stomach pain and spasms, and constipation.
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Feline IBD: Irritable Bowel Disease in Cats Symptoms of feline irritable bowel disease can be similar to other ailments. However, if you see any of the following changes in your cat, you may begin to suspect IBD as the culprit: 1  Consistent vomiting. 2  Consistent diarrhea.  Loss of weight with an increase appetite.
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Cat Diarrhea Contact your veterinarian right away if your cat's diarrhea: 1  is accompanied by repeated vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, generalized weakness, or fever. 2  contains large amounts of frank blood. 3  is black or tarry in color. 4  might be related to ingesting something toxic. more information...
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Diarrhea Causes and Treatments for Cats Bring your cat to the vet if his diarrhea continues for more than a day, or if you observe lethargy, vomiting, fever, dark-colored or bloody stools , straining to defecate, decreased appetite or unexplained weight loss.
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Symptoms of Cat Liver Disease Cats with liver disease tend to drink more and urinate more than usual. They also tend to lose their appetite and, over time, lose weight and muscle mass as well. Other common signs include depression, lethargy, weakness, weight loss, bad breath, poor or unkempt hair coat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.f your cat exhibits any of the symptoms discussed, and especially if you notice a number of them occurring at the same time, please see your veterinarian immediately. Only a veterinarian can run the crucial tests needed to confirm a diagnosis of liver disease.