Why Cats Fart And How To Treat It

Eating Too Much Food

Like some humans, some cats overeat. They may gorge themselves at regular meals or spread out the overeating by grazing throughout the day. Besides the expected result of weight gain and its associated problems, overeating can also strain the digestive system. Sometimes a cat is guilty of eating too much food, they eat it quickly. This may be because they are in a stressful situation when they are eating, or they are excited about the food in the dish. In either case, if they gulp food, they may also gulp air. Swallowing air will lead to increased farting. The constant work to digest excess food may stimulate intestinal gases. As your cat's large intestine produces stool, more air will be pushed out. Excessive eating also increases the chance for them to eat something that disagrees with their system. For your cat’s overall well-being, try to have them eat appropriate, nutritious meals.

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