![]() ![]() Natural methionine is found in meat, one of the reasons a meat-based diet naturally targets the proper pH in cats. Those carbs make the entire GI system, not just the stomach, too alkaline, and this can lead to various issues, among them urinary tract health problems and the formation of crystals. A meat-based diet will be high in naturally-occurring methionine. The use of DL-methionine in cat food is an indication the food likely does not contain protein primarily from meat or that the food may otherwise be high in carbohydrates. If the synthetic version, “DL-methionine” is supplemented, especially if you find it towards the top of the supplement list in commercial food ingredients, alarm bells should go off. A carb “red flag:” Meat is high in methionine, an amino acid used by many companies as a urine acidifier.A high carb diet can raise stomach pH, leading to improperly digested protein and/or delayed gastric emptying, contributing to nausea and/or vomiting. The problem? Carbohydrate ingestion does not trigger the same gastric secretion as meat-based proteins. Many “grain-free” foods simply replace grains with non-grain starches. Otherwise high carb foods can cause nausea and vomiting.Anecdotally, we’re finding more and more IBD cats reacting to the peas in the food. This is tricky, because many Limited Ingredient Diets contain peas to raise the protein level and lower the cost. Non-grain carbohydrates such as peas or soy-based ingredients can cause nausea and vomiting.When our cats get sick, we need to learn how to best balance our time and resources with their needs. If cats were in charge of the pet food industry, cat food instructions would likely read, “remove mouse, rabbit or small bird from freezer: thaw and serve.” Anything else is 1) for our convenience, 2) due to our access to feeding resources, or 3) due to the cost of feeding. Hairballs are also a common cause of nausea and vomiting in cats.Ĭats are obligate carnivores (you can read more about this and what it means, here). If there is a change in your cat's eating habits, it is always wise to seek medical advice and obtain proper diagnostics.Īpart from using medicine (prescription or over-the-counter) there are three basic components of treating GI problems in your cat: food, supplements, and water. ![]() Please note: We are not veterinarians and this does not constitute medical advice.
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