A Ragdoll Cat with Sensitive Stomach (gluten intolerance)
by Barbara
(Calgary, Canada)
My female Ragdoll cat developed a very sensitive stomach (was this Celiac Disease?) as soon as she was put on the Science Diet Adult cat food. She vomited almost daily, but continued to maintain her weight. She developed skin problems and recurrent eye infections. I spent a lot of money on vet consultations,and tried a variety of vet recommended cat foods. When the Tainted gluten in pet food scandal broke, I found a gluten free food, Wellness Core. She gained a little appropriate weight, stopped throwing up, eyes and skin mostly cleared up,and she became much friendlier.
Then she became cranky and started inappropriate urination. She was constipated! So now she gets Core wellness (high protein, no gluten) with Precise (medium protein, no gluten and probiotics and more fiber) and I give her Femalt hairball remedy one to two times /week.
Her eyes and skin are completely clear, she is a happy, friendly cat, and no more urinating outside the litter box! Just wanted this information out there. It could save a lot of vet bills and make some cats and their owners a lot happier. I also have her brother, and he can eat anything with protein with no problems.
Barbara
Thanks a lot for this, Barbara. I am sure it will help many cats and people. I changed the title slightly. This is to make this information more easy to find by people searching for it. I hope you approve.
Celiac Disease
What is this disease? It is also called Coeliac disease. It is a genetically inherited disease. It is caused by a reaction to a gluten protein found in wheat, which causes an inflammatory autoimmune reaction in the digestive tract. The symptoms include diarrhea and weight loss. It affects humans as well. There are a number of diseases that affect cats and humans.
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