Preventing Feline Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS - Can it Be Done?

You may be wondering how cat sickness can effectingredients in much greater quantities than you
us if we don't own a cat.originally thought.
When we look at a common problem from a newWe also try to give our cats variety when we should
angle we may see problems we hadn't noticedbe giving them consistency. When change flavors of
previously. Cats can and should have a standardcat foods to try to keep our cats interested in the
regular diet. This will make it easier to find the foodsfood we create a problem for the stomach and
and habits that irritate the bowels. This may help usintestines. To many of us our cats are part of our
examine our own foods and habits.family. Which means we want to share our lives with
Of course we don't know exactly what causes thethem. This can lead to table food scraps for the
disease but we can determine what makes it worsefeline that can create further digestive problems.
for the feline or the individual. Since we have soThe right food and eating habits is also the most
much control over our cats environment we canboring. Small amounts of the same food everyday at
evaluate and make changes to make feline irritablethe same time in the same small amounts. No wonder
bowel syndrome better to live with.none of us eat properly. We think we are not
One combination to be avoided is proteins, fats, andtreating our pet well if we limit the amount and
proteins combined for our cats as well as ourselves.variety of their food.
This combination is very difficult for the digestiveAre you aware of how much stress is in our cats
system to process. Canned cat foods seem to helplife? Our busy lives add stress to our feline friends
with digestion for most cats.lives. The changes may seem insignificant to you, but
The cat food we think is so good for our feline mayit looks very different to your cat when changes
be causing most of the problems. Those problemhappen. If your cat starts having flare ups with
may include a strong odor and bowel movementsirritated bowels replay the last few days. Have they
that are uncontrollable due to abnormal contractionsbeen very busy or have changes been made to the
in the digestive system. These contractions alsohouse hold? If so they could be the cause of the
cause mucus and more toxins to be released in theanxiety in your cat.
intestines that cause inflammation.Your cat has individual needs that only you can
Most cats have difficulty digesting dairy products.determine. So do your best. Does your life have
Some cat foods may contain some dairy so beunnecessary stress and complications? Can they be
aware that your cat may be receiving theseremoved? At least try! No risk involved in that.