By defining this disease in the feline, we may define our own disease more accurately.  We have seen this disease more and more as cats age and continue to eat a variety of foods.

One of the most common cat ailments in the gastrointestinal system is feline irritable bowel syndrome. The intestinal tract is constantly in turmoil and causes intestinal discomfort.

The suffering a cat endures from feline irritable bowel syndrome is due to the uncontrollable contractions of the intestines. This creates mucus and other toxins and prevents food and waste from passing through the digestive system naturally.

When food and waste cannot pass naturally it will accumulate and cause obstruction in the digestive tract. This will in turn cause constipation, diarrhea and bloating.

When compared to human irritable bowel syndrome feline IBS is very similar in the fact that the cause is unknown. Many of factors that may make it worse are the same for pet and human. Such as, unhealthy eating habits, stress, viral and bacterial infections, allergies, antibiotics(if used incorrectly), and viruses all may contribute to the problem.

Some of the worst symptoms of feline IBS are nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, vomiting and bloating.

A veterinarian should be able to alleviate some of the previously mentioned symptoms of a feline irritable bowel movement. While the symptoms are not usually fatal they are certainly painful and should be reduced as much as possible.

Another problem for the feline is the sometimes direct contact that they have with the carpet and cleaners used in the home. Cats react differently to certain chemicals and just because they are safe does not mean your cat isn’t allergic to them.  Try to notice if your cats health gets worse after you have used chemicals in the house.

Taking the time to notice the attitude of your cat will help toward having a healther cat.