Acute gastroenteritis in cats is a gastrointestinal disease that occurs suddenly in a short period of time, and common symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Gastroenteritis is caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Many times gastroenteritis in cats will heal on its own, but in cases where the symptoms are more severe or last for a longer period of time, prompt medical attention is needed.

2. Food should be easy to digest

For cats with gastroenteritis, the choice of food is very important. The food should be easy to digest, do not choose greasy, spicy and other stimulating food. You can choose some paste-like food, such as rice, noodles, porridge, etc., and add protein in moderation, such as lean meat, eggs, fish, etc.. In addition, feed more water, green vegetables and other foods containing fiber, help to increase dietary fiber, promote intestinal peristalsis, improve constipation.

3, carbohydrate content should not be too high

In the cat's diet, the proportion of carbohydrates should not be too high. A large amount of carbohydrates will stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, affecting the normal functioning of the digestive system, which will lead to the aggravation of gastroenteritis. Therefore, when choosing cat food, attention should be paid to the carbohydrate content of cat food, preferably below 25%, which can not only help improve the symptoms of gastroenteritis, but also ensure the health of the cat.

4. Adhere to gradual dietary adjustments

For cats with gastroenteritis, dietary adjustments are very important. When choosing food, pay attention to the control of the daily amount of food, feeding in several times, avoid feeding too much at once. At the same time, when adjusting the food, do not change the diet suddenly, but gradually adjust it. If you keep sticking to a stable diet, you can effectively prevent the occurrence and aggravation of gastroenteritis symptoms in cats.