Why does my cat’s stomach growl so loudly?
A growling, gurgling stomach (borborygmi is the technical term) is usually just the sound of gas and fluid moving through the intestines, and it…
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Why does my cat eat litter?
Eating litter, along with plastic, fabric or other non-food items, is called pica, and it has several possible causes rather than one
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Royal Canin Gastrointestinal vs Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d: which vet-recommended GI diet fits your cat?
Both are prescription diets your vet has to authorize, but they solve different problems. Here’s how Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Fiber Response and Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Digestive Care differ on fiber strategy, protein and life stage, and which one fits your cat’s situation.
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Purina Pro Plan EN Gastroenteric vs Hill’s i/d: which prescription GI diet fits your cat?
Both are prescription diets your vet has to authorize, but they’re built for different jobs. Here’s how Purina Pro Plan EN Gastroenteric and Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Digestive Care differ on protein, fiber and life stage, and which one fits your cat’s situation.
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Do cats burp, and is it normal?
Yes, cats can burp, though it is far less frequent and less noisy than in people, so most owners never notice it
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Is a little blood in my cat’s stool always an emergency?
Not always, but it always deserves a same-week vet call rather than a wait-and-see approach
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Best high-fiber cat foods for constipation-prone cats
Fiber is a standard part of managing recurring cat constipation, and hairballs are one of the most common causes of it. Here’s the highest-fiber prescription option, the closest over-the-counter match and a budget-friendly everyday pick, plus when it’s a vet visit instead of a food swap.
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What does it mean if my cat’s poop changes color?
Healthy cat stool is some shade of brown, and the exact shade shifts a little with diet, which is normal
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Best limited-ingredient cat foods for sensitivities
Limited-ingredient diets work by narrowing a cat’s food down to one protein and one carbohydrate, the same logic behind a real elimination trial. Here are three honest single-protein formulas, and how to pick the right novel protein for your cat’s history.
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Best hairball-control cat foods: the three worth trying
Hairball formulas work by adding fiber that moves swallowed hair through the gut instead of letting it accumulate. Here are the three worth trying, and what the peer-reviewed research says about which fiber actually does the job.
