There are many factors that can contribute to a cat’s odorous behavior, including diet, age, activity level, genetics, and environment. However, the most common cause of odor in cats is a problem with their elimination.
Some common causes of poop problems in cats include:
– Constipation: This is often due to a poor diet or lack of fiber in a cat’s diet. A Prescription Diet Indoor/Outdoor series can help to solve this problem.
– Food allergies: One of the most common causes of food allergies in cats is wheatgrass or other grasses present in some pet foods. If your cat has an allergy to these ingredients, you’ll see an increase in the number and severity of its poops. An elimination diet will help diagnose if your cat has this type of allergy and find a food that doesn’t contain these ingredients.
– Bladder infections: This is another common cause of poop problems in cats. If your cat has recurring bladder infections, their poops may become more concentrated and rank-smelling due to the irritation caused by the infection. Treatment for bladder infections includes antibiotics and pain relief medication for your cat.
– Infections from parasites: Parasites like roundworms or hookworms can infect your cat’s intestines and lead to fecal diarrhea (poop). When this happens, the smell of the stool will be intensified because bacteria break down proteins into ammonia which smells bad to us humans. Treatment for parasite infections usually