Inflammatory bowel disease in cats causes chronic gastrointestinal inflammation that impairs nutrient absorption and causes persistent vomiting and weight loss affecting quality of life.
Cats with IBD experience recurring nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that disrupt normal feeding behavior and cause chronic abdominal discomfort. Weight loss from malabsorption causes weakness and reduced activity. The condition requires ongoing management with dietary modification and often medication, and cats may cycle through periods of remission and flare. The relationship between IBD and lymphoma makes accurate diagnosis critical to appropriate management and prognosis.