Symptoms of Malabsorbption in Cats

Malabsorption in cats means nutrients and vitamins are not being absorbed into the cat's system. It can cause inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal neoplasia, intestinal bacteria overgrowth and short bowel syndrome. Because malabsorption causes so many problems in felines, it's important to know the symptoms so you can treat your cat as soon as possible.

  1. Change in Stool

    • If you notice a change in your cat's stool, it can be a sign of malabsorption. Watery or greasy stools are signs of the condition. Malabsorption can also cause a cat to defecate more often and to have stools that contain undigested food.

    Weight Loss

    • If your cat begins to lose weight for no apparent reason, it can be because of malabsorption. When nutrients are not absorbed by the cat's system it doesn't turn into extra weight.

    Change in Appetite

    • Malabsorption can cause cats to eat more or to eat less. The condition will result in a dramatic change in diet. Be sure to look out for either change.

    Depression

    • Cats with malabsorption tend to act depressed or withdrawn. If your cat is normally social and suddenly doesn't want to be around anyone, then there may be cause to worry.

    Vomiting

    • Malabsorption can also cause a cat to throw up after eating. Constant vomiting is a sign that nutrients are not being absorbed into the cat's system. Cats throw up sometimes due to hairballs, so be sure it's food being thrown up, and not a hairball.