Cat owners may encounter a headache-the cat's poop is particularly smelly. This problem not only affects the home environment, but may also reflect the cat's health. Why does the cat's poop smell so bad? Let's take a look at the reasons below!

一. Common causes of smelly cat poop

1. Sudden change of food

Sudden changes in cats' eating habits, especially changes in dietary structure, can cause the smell of their poop to become smelly. Therefore, when changing cat food, you need to gradually transition to allow the cat's stomach to gradually adapt to the new food.

2. Gastrointestinal diseases

Cat gastrointestinal infections of bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli, can cause gastrointestinal diseases, which can cause smelly poop. If you find that your cat's poop is abnormally smelly and accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, you should seek medical attention in time.

3. Parasitic infection

Cats infected with parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms, can cause impaired digestive function and smelly poop. Regular deworming of cats is the key to preventing this problem.

4. Hormonal or drug changes

The smell of a cat's poop may change after it is in estrus or takes certain medications. This is a normal phenomenon caused by hormones or medications, but you also need to pay attention to the overall health of the cat.

5. Anal gland blockage

If a cat's anal glands are blocked, it can also cause smelly poop. Under normal circumstances, the anal glands of healthy cats do not need to be squeezed frequently, but if you find that the cat licks the anus frequently or shows discomfort, you can consider squeezing the anal glands for it.

6. Insufficient drinking water and lack of exercise

Cats who do not drink enough water or lack exercise can cause constipation and smelly stools. It is recommended that owners give cats more water, interact with them, and increase their exercise.

7. Imbalanced intestinal flora

The number and proportion of intestinal flora in each cat are different, and an imbalance of flora may cause smelly stools. Feeding probiotics in moderation can help regulate the balance of intestinal flora.

8. Low-quality food

Low-quality or inappropriate diet is a common cause of smelly stools in cats. Cat food containing grains and plant fiber is not easy to digest, and will ferment in the digestive tract, producing a bad smell. Choosing grain-free, high-quality natural cat food with animal protein as the main ingredient can help improve this problem.

二. How to solve the problem of smelly cat poop

Regular deworming and physical examinations Regular deworming: Deworm your cat regularly according to the veterinarian's advice to prevent parasitic infections. Perform a comprehensive physical examination at least once a year to detect and deal with health problems in a timely manner.

Use deodorizing cat litter and clean the litter box: Use cat litter with good deodorizing properties, such as mineral litter, tofu litter, etc. Clean the litter box at least once a day to keep it clean and dry. Remember to deep clean and disinfect the litter box once a month to remove odors.

Feeding probiotics: Feeding probiotics in moderation can help regulate the balance of intestinal flora and improve stool odor.

Accompany and interact: Accompany your cat every day, interact with it, and keep it in a good mood. A good mental state can help alleviate the problem of stool odor.

Increase exercise: Interact with cats, such as using toys such as cat teasers and laser pens, to increase their exercise and promote digestion.

Drink more water: Place a water bowl where the cat often moves and encourage it to drink more water. If the cat does not like to drink water, you can add some freeze-dried snacks to the water to increase its palatability.

Gradually change food: When changing cat food, you should make a gradual transition to avoid sudden changes in the diet structure.