Wait ... Did My Cat Just Fart?
Is it even possible to blame it on the cat? šØ

While dogs are notorious for letting some foul farts fly, you might have never even noticed a cat fart before.
Do cats fart? Can cats fart?
The Dodo spoke with Dr. Vanessa Spano, a veterinarian at Behavior Vets in New York City, so these gross questions wonāt keep you up at night.
Do cats even fart?
āYes!ā Dr. Spano told The Dodo. āFlatulence is a natural occurrence in cats.ā
The way your cat passes gas is typically a lot different from those nasty farts that dogs (or even people) rip, mainly because cats just donāt break wind as frequently.
So if youāre finding it a little hard to believe that cat farts are even a thing, thatās probably because youāve just never noticed them before.
āCats do not fart as frequently as dogs or humans, so I would not be worried at all if you have never perceived your cat passing gas ā of course provided your cat's stools are also being passed daily, nice and formed,ā Dr. Spano explained.
How to tell if your catās farts arenāt normal
If you do notice your catās farts, it might actually be a sign that somethingās not quite right. Hereās how you can tell if your catās farts arenāt exactly normal, and when you should call a vet.
Your cat farts a lot
āIf you perceive your kitty is passing gas daily ⦠a trip to the veterinarian is warranted,ā Dr. Spano said.
Thatās because your cat really shouldnāt be farting a ton.
āIngesting air upon eating can lead to gas build-up in the gastrointestinal tract, and perhaps relatively your average cat may not eat as quickly as your average dog,ā Dr. Spano explained. āFlatulence is the interaction between your cat's diet and gastrointestinal tract, so if it is excessive [or] ... smelly, an underlying gastrointestinal issue should be considered.ā
Your catās farts stink really bad
Since farting is a part of your catās digestive system at work, it makes sense that his occasional toots might stink just a little.
But if they smell really bad ā like, youāre choking on it and have to pull your shirt over your nose bad ā you should probably hit up your vet.
āThis warrants a trip to the vet,ā Dr. Spano said. āThere may be a gastrointestinal infection, such as overgrowth of ābadā bacteria or intestinal worms.ā
Super stinky ā aka āmalodorousā ā farts could also be a sign that your cat has allergies or a food intolerance.
It might also mean heās having a tough time digesting something he ate, or maybe even ate something thatās spoiled.
Digestive issues could also be a sign that your cat has a sensitive stomach, so you might want to talk to your vet about getting him some food thatāll be easier on his tummy.
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