Cat Digestive Diseases
4 diseases classified under digestive, with symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease(IBD)
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract causing prolonged vomiting and diarrhea. Believed to be caused by abnormal immune response, requiring long-term dietary and medical management.
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic form is more common in cats with subtle symptoms. Known to co-occur with IBD and cholangiohepatitis as 'triaditis.'
Hepatic Lipidosis
A potentially fatal liver disease unique to cats, triggered by 2-3+ days of not eating. Fat accumulates excessively in the liver. Obese cats that suddenly stop eating require emergency care.
Megacolon
Abnormal dilation of the colon that prevents normal peristalsis. Causes severe constipation and can be life-threatening if untreated.