Ср, 14 мар 2018 Автор: Татьяна TOачук
Cats are known to be sometimes too selective,
turn up the nose even from the most expensive and elite feed. But if you
suddenly find that your cat is not eating well, you should not
automatically blaming it on her stubbornness – it could be
symptom of the disease. There are other reasons why a cat
may lose your appetite, so do not start immediately worry.
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Possible reasons why a cat eats badly
Non-medical reasons that are quite common.
– Psychological problems
Cats suffer from stress just like humans, although they do not have
identical effective mechanisms to overcome this stress. If a
your cat’s source of stress can go on, his condition can
get worse when he stops eating. If a ваша кошка перестает
is, take the time to identify any potential
sources of stress and then talk with your vet to
find out if you can do something with them.
– Changes in daily life
If a ваша кошка внезапно перестает есть, подумайте о том, что
recently changed. Perhaps a family member moved or you brought
new pet. Such things can cause negative psychological
reaction in some cats, which can lead to loss
appetite.
– New feed
Quite often, pet food manufacturers contribute
small changes in their composition. Many cats have sensitive
digestive systems, and even a small change in diet can
cause indigestion causing the cat bad
is eating.
– monotonous diet
This does not apply to all cats, but some cats
really need a variety of foods. Some brands
pet products offer feeds intended
for a balanced, varied diet.
– Age
As your cat grows older, its metabolism
it slows down and she no longer needs a lot of calories as before.
Most cats regulate consumption quite well.
пищи, поэтому не удивляйтесь, если пожилая кошка плохо is eating.
Medical reasons that are not as common, but their
must be borne in mind.
– Dental problems
Disease of the gums and teeth cause not only an unpleasant smell
from the mouth, but also long-term side effects. No treatment
periodontal disease can lead to infection, pain and
loss of teeth – all this can affect the ability and desire
your cat to eat. If a ваш питомец выглядит здоровым и не
shows no other change in behavior, but continues poorly
there, check her teeth.
– Gastrointestinal problems
There are a number of problems with the gastrointestinal tract that
may contribute to your cat’s lack of appetite, including
intestinal parasites, colitis and gastroenteritis. Any of these states
can cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and such
symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
– Pancreatitis
Это распространенная причина отсутствия appetite. May also
cause dehydration and weight loss. Pancreatitis can be caused
excessive use of certain drugs, infection, reaction
for surgery or abdominal trauma.
– Kidney disease
Kidney disease is more common in older cats. One of
The main symptom is nausea, which causes the pet
there is much less.
– Reaction to vaccination.
Cats need annual vaccinations to protect them.
from some infectious and deadly diseases. Unfortunately,
some cats react negatively to vaccines that like
supposed to protect them. If a ваша кошка внезапно перестает
there is after receiving the vaccine, it can be a side effect. TO
Fortunately, loss of appetite as a result of reactions to vaccination is usually
soft and short term.
What to do, если кошка плохо ест?
If a ваша кошка плохо ест, найдите время, чтобы подумать о том,
what could cause this change in behavior. Try
determine if your pet stops eating after a certain event
or only for certain ailments. The more you can
watch your cat’s behavior, the more information you
be able to give your vet to help him deliver the exact
diagnosis.
– Make sure your pet is healthy. If a кошка отказывается от
eating, it can be a sign of illness, especially when
it lasts more than one day. Be sure to contact
to the vet.
— If a вы покупали сухой или влажный корм, кошачьи консервы
just one particular firm, try selecting others
brands.
– Heat the feed. If a вы храните кошачью пищу в холодильнике,
before giving it to the cat, heat it in the microwave (from
5 to 10 seconds) to body temperature. The smell will become more
attractive. If a у вас нет микроволновой печи, попробуйте
instead add some warm water to your food.
– Add something tasty to your cat’s food. TOакие-нибудь
special goodies that loves pet
– Keep your bowls clean. This is especially important if your cat
eats canned or raw food because germs can
start growing in pieces of leftover food and cause disease. If a
the cat eats badly, the matter may not be at all in diseases, but in
purity they love so much. If a вы используете пластиковые
bowls, replace them with metal or ceramic, because their
easier to wash.
– Try lower bowls. Some cats do not like
deep or narrow bowls. Pets with a flat face, such as
Persians, Himalayans and exotic shorthair cats, and not at all
will be able to reach food.
– Do not try to give medicine by hiding it in food. Drug
the drug can be bitter. And after this bad experience cat
may refuse to use this feed.
– Diversify your diet. Even if you like pizza, it’s for you
get bored if you eat it every day throughout life. TOошки
need some variety in their diet, like us.
