Pets Have Abdominal Cramping Too!

Humans are not the only ones that get abdominal cramping

. Pets often fall victim to it, as well. Your pet can get abdominal pain from the same things we do. Things that cause abdominal pain in pets are: gas accumulation, eating the wrong foods (ie. human food that contains sugar), ulcers, liver failure, eating garbage or roadkill and infections (bacterial, parasitic or viral). Your dog or cat can experience abdominal pain regardless of their age or breed.

If you notice that your pet is tucking their feet in and arching their back they might be dealing with abdominal pain. A loss of appetite, swelling in the abdomen, weakness or thrashing on the floor can be an indicator to a major problem. If you see any of these symptoms the best thing you can do is call your vet right away. There is a good chance that something serious is going on. The vet will give a complete examination, check the urine, run a blood count, take x-rays and perform an abdominal ultrasound, if needed.

If your cat or dog is showing any of these symptoms then you should not feed it for a full day. This will give the stomach a chance to rest and recover. Afterwards, keep your pet supplied with plenty of water and feed it rice and chicken. If the situation is more serious then electrolyte therapy, stomach protectants, antacids and antiemetics may be required.

Natural medicines can also be used to help keep control of gastric gases and to promote healthy digestion. There are no side effects with natural medicine and they have proved themselves to work time and time, again.

Pimpinella ansium and foeniculum vulagare are two highly respected herbs that are effective at helping digestion and detoxifying the body. Selecting a herbal medicine with magnesium phosphate, nux vom and carbo veg in it will help your pet by absorbing toxins and gases in their body.

There are several things you can do to try and avoid abdominal problems before they happen. Make sure that your pet eats quality commercial food or feed it wholesome foods from your kitchen. If you decide to change your pets food then make sure you do it gradually by mixing in the new food a little more each day. Keep a good supply of clean water available, at all times. Make sure that you take your dog or cat to the vet regularly and keep them up to date on their vaccinations. Good common sense on your part will help keep your pet healthier and feeling much better!

by: Dee Braun

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