| Paw Colors | Points |
|---|---|
| Grey | 0-49 |
| Red | 50-149 |
| Orange | 150-299 |
| Green | 300-599 |
| Magenta | 600-1499 |
| Purple | 1500-4999 |
| Blue | 5000-9999 |
| Brown | 10000-24999 |
| Black | 25000+ |
why is my cat gassie??
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Just as humans can be tormented by the troubling symptoms of allergies, so can cats. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to the presence of a substance or material that is not harmful. This type of overreaction is common amongst cats, especially young and middle-aged felines. Cat allergies can be caused by a wide variety of different substances and are generally divided into four categories — food allergies, flea allergies, contact allergies, and inhalant allergies. These different types of allergies can all cause a number of troubling and uncomfortable symptoms, some of which are shared between categories and others that are more unique to a specific type of allergy. Yet, all symptoms of feline allergies tend to manifest themselves in three ways — through skin reactions, the respiratory system, or the digestive system.
Cats are generally not born with food allergies. Rather, they tend to develop such sensitivities to foods that they have eaten for quite some time. The most common sign of a food allergy in a cat is non-seasonal itching, which may be especially intense around the animal’s head and neck. The excessive scratching, chewing, and biting caused by this itching can sometimes lead to hair loss.
Ear infections are also common amongst cats suffering from food allergies. Other typical symptoms involve signs of digestive distress, such as diarrhea and gas.
A food elimination trial is a method that may be used in an attempt to reach a diagnosis. During such a trial, a cat is only allowed to eat a special diet. After several weeks, one type of food will be introduced to the special diet. If no symptoms occur in response to the addition of this food, you will know that your cat is not allergic to that type of food. More foods are added one at a time, and symptoms are checked after each addition. While this is one of the best methods for diagnosing cat allergies, especially food allergies, a food elimination trial can take eight to twelve weeks and the feline patient cannot receive any treats or extras during that time. As a result, this method is very time-consuming and can sometimes be challenging for both pets and owners. However, if food allergies are the cause of your cat’s distress, identifying the causative agent can greatly increase your pet’s comfort and quality of life.
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i depends my mother was a vet and she told me that its mostly on the food you give your kitten of you giving him wet food and nothing else then your probably going to get diarrea and gas. And for your kitten if he is poopoing to much it could get him dihadrated and many cats died from this same thing so i would mix the wet food ooh and remember only use half the can and mix that with dry food that will prevent it.write me if you didn quiete get it…
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