Hemorrhoids in cats

 

Hemorrhoids in cats: symptoms, causes, and treatment

Hemorrhoids are a medical condition that we can find not only in humans but also in animals. Let's see what are the symptoms, causes, and treatment of hemorrhoids in cats.

the hemorrhoids consist of inflammation and swelling of blood vessels in the tissues lining the rectum or around the anus. This condition is very common in humans but also in animals such as dogs, horses, and cats.

Today we will see what are the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hemorrhoids in cats and if such a medical condition can be prevented.

Hemorrhoids in cats: symptoms and causes

The main cause of hemorrhoids in cats is hereditary, however, the feline can suffer from this disorder even if it is fed a low fiber diet or if the cat does not drink enough.

These two situations are the cause of constipation in the cat, which entails a strong effort during defecation and therefore pressure of the stool in the cat's intestine. This strong pressure leads to the swelling of the blood vessels in the cat's rectum, thus causing the birth of hemorrhoids. There are also other causes that can lead to the birth of hemorrhoids in cats, they are:

the hemorrhoids in cats can be divided into two types, each of which has different symptoms.

External hemorrhoids

the external hemorrhoids consist of inflammation around the anus of the cat. Symptoms are pain, burning, and itching. These hemorrhoids generally appear as a reddish bump near the cat's anus. Being visible, they are easier to diagnose.

Internal hemorrhoids

the internal hemorrhoids instead consist of inflammation in the cat's rectum. Being indoors they can hardly be diagnosed, the symptoms of this disorder are:

In case your four-legged friend exhibits any of these symptoms, you should contact your vet.

Hemorrhoids in cats: treatment and prevention

Since cat hemorrhoids are of their own kind, there are two types of treatment. As for internal hemorrhoids, the vet may prescribe suppositories for the cat that are helpful in reducing inflammation within the cat's rectum. In severe cases, surgery is recommended. If the cat suffers from external hemorrhoids, the specialist may prescribe creams and ointments to apply to the affected area. These creams are very useful to reduce inflammation and relieve itching and pain in cats.

Prevention

As we have seen previously, one of the causes of feline hemorrhoids is constipation, so it is necessary to prevent this disorder. First of all, it is important that there is fiber in the cat's diet and that the cat always has fresh, clean water available. In addition, even a sedentary lifestyle can cause hemorrhoids in the cat, so it is important that the cat does enough physical activity.