It is rare in cats. In this disease, insufficient excretion of pancreatic juices impairs digestion of fats, carbohydrates, and, to a lesser extent, proteins. The cat loses weight, though constantly hungry, and passes soft, pale, voluminous stools. Supplementing each meal with digestive enzymes and feeding a special diet typically allows a cat to lead a normal life.
Colitis is the inflammation of the large intestine (colon). In acute or chronic colitis, the cat passes soft, voluminous, slimy stools, sometimes flecked with blood. Many things can cause colitis, including infection, parasites, and stress. Sometimes the cause cannot be determined. Hairballs are sometimes at fault. Treatment varies depending on the origin of the problem
Finally, the rectum and the anus, the end of the digestive tract, are involved in some diseases. Some kittens are born with an anus with no opening to the outside of the body, a serious condition since the kitten is unable to defecate.
Geriatric, obese, and sedentary cats often suffer from constipation. If left untreated and no adjustment is made to the cat's diet, constipation can lead to a condition called coprostasis (accumulation of fecal matter in the rectum) and intestinal occlusion. Medical treatment including laxatives and enemas generally resolve the problem, but serious cases may require surgical intervention.
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