I’m bringing it up because it is a health issue. In general, cats do not do this. If they have a habit of doing so, it can be a sign of digestive issues.
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Anyone who has spent time with horses knows that a diet of grain and grass, even in a creature designed for it, can lead to a lot of disruptive moments. Sugars and starches create gasses during the process of digestion. The less sugar and starch in the food, the less likely it is to lead to this problem.
In episode 48 of possibly my favorite show, Mythbusters, the Franklin’s Kite, these intrepid investigators dispelled the myth that meat leads to increased social embarrassment. Their test subjects were humans. For cats, who naturally consume a carnivorous diet, it would seem even less likely.
If our cat is getting “musical” once in a while, that’s no cause for alarm. But a pattern should lead us to consider these possible contributors:
Try feeding more canned food, and start checking labels for ingredients. If there’s a lot of grain products, listed first, it’s really not providing much in the way of nutrients the cat can use. So it’s a waste of money.
Puffy has been known to burp after his favorite ice cream flavor if we do not temper his wild enthusiasm. RJ’s body obviously takes the alternate route. Slow them down by serving smaller portions, more often, and making sure their dining spot is quiet and free of interruptions.
Adding a hairball remedy to their food can help pass the fur through the system. We shouldn’t let the cat’s fur develop knots or matted areas. Even if the cat can take care of it themselves, their method can lead to further trouble if they ingest these already tangled hairs.
It’s always worth considering a change if we are laughing at our cat more than we are laughing with them. Remember, it’s not natural to cats.
After all, cats depend on their hunting ability for their very lives. Their weapons are stealth and patience, silence and alertness.
Somehow, I don’t think they would get very far with this added challenge.
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my mothers cat is about 15 has only 4 teeth left and the last 3 months has been having constipation issues. now i just noticed that shes burping ….i have had about 50 or so cats in my life and I’ve never seen a cat burp before it worries me. my mother has been putting pumpkin in her food to help her constipation because she dosent have the heart to wrestle the old girl down to get her syrup down. im stumped i was thinking of getting some baby gas drops but have no idea how she will react to that or if its a side effect of her new diet
One trick for syrup is to put it on the cat’s foreleg; they will lick it off and there’s far less wrestling