Mystery Glutening Explained...

[mushroom]

Have had an awful week; injury to my back so I'm sleeping in my recliner chair in the living room. Have my meds for pain, arthritis, etc., there and a glass of water on the coffee table to take them with. Then on Thursday got all bloaty and , oh no, glutened! Felt a bit better by Friday night and blam, it hit again. DH had been preparing food for me and by Saturday night I told him I could not eat anything. I had not eaten out and we could not figure out how I got glutened. Sunday I spotted my cat on the coffee table drinking water out of my glass, my sweet (big) Maine Coon kitty with her gluteny saliva!

Well, I know someone on the forum has a signature "I don't eat gluten and neither does my cat" or something like that, and honest to God I was not going to give my cat gluten, but she was six months old when I got her and addicted to crunchies. We tried making her food for her but gave in when she wouldn't go near it. Also, since she is a Maine Coon, she has to have a special food with large crunchies for her big jaw and which has glucosamine and chondroitin in it for her joints.

So I have a gluten-loving cat and she just had to share. I had a banana this morning and some canned apricots this evening so I could take my meds (with food) but I so wish I did not have to eat. On the other hand an empty bloated rumbling stomach and nausea and burping never-ending actually does better with food on it. I braved going out to play bridge this afternoon but greatly regretted it after the first 10 mins. What a horrible afternoon. When is it ever going to end? Thanks a bunch, kitty!

Neroli

[casnco]

Have had an awful week; injury to my back so I'm sleeping in my recliner chair in the living room. Have my meds for pain, arthritis, etc., there and a glass of water on the coffee table to take them with. Then on Thursday got all bloaty and , oh no, glutened! Felt a bit better by Friday night and blam, it hit again. DH had been preparing food for me and by Saturday night I told him I could not eat anything. I had not eaten out and we could not figure out how I got glutened. Sunday I spotted my cat on the coffee table drinking water out of my glass, my sweet (big) Maine Coon kitty with her gluteny saliva!

Well, I know someone on the forum has a signature "I don't eat gluten and neither does my cat" or something like that, and honest to God I was not going to give my cat gluten, but she was six months old when I got her and addicted to crunchies. We tried making her food for her but gave in when she wouldn't go near it. Also, since she is a Maine Coon, she has to have a special food with large crunchies for her big jaw and which has glucosamine and chondroitin in it for her joints.

So I have a gluten-loving cat and she just had to share. I had a banana this morning and some canned apricots this evening so I could take my meds (with food) but I so wish I did not have to eat. On the other hand an empty bloated rumbling stomach and nausea and burping never-ending actually does better with food on it. I braved going out to play bridge this afternoon but greatly regretted it after the first 10 mins. What a horrible afternoon. When is it ever going to end? Thanks a bunch, kitty!

Neroli

Neroli, sorry to hear about your misfortune! I was always afraid of that before my dog died. Not that she drank from my glass. HA! HA! but that she would share a suprise dog kiss and gluten me. Hope you feel well soon.

Debbie

[Leslie-FL]

I hope you're feeling better soon!

I just recently realized my cat's food had gluten in it. It isn't the kind she normally eats, but I had bought it for her to use as treats because she can't eat regular cat treats. I never even noticed the big letters on the front that said, "With oatmeal for digestion". I catch my cat drinking out of my water glass much more often than I'd like (I usually keep my glass covered, for that reason, when I remember), so I'm sure that was how I got glutened recently.

Someone pointed out to me, though, that just the fact that cats lick themselves and get their saliva all over their fur poses a problem for us once we pet them. Also, my cat was shedding quite a bit recently, and I was brushing her and then spitting out the flying hair from my mouth.

They don't MEAN to gluten us!

Has anyone noticed any improvements in their pets' behavior/mood after putting them on gluten free food? During the time my cat was eating the food with the oatmeal in it, she bit me three different times - twice really deeply. Each time, she had just woken up and acted startled, and my arm was the closest thing to her, so she attacked it. That is very out of character for her and she hasn't done it (or even been nearly as easily startled) since going back on her regular food, which is gluten free. I find that kinda interesting. . .

[Juliebove]

My cat gets gluten free food now. Last year when all the tainted food was around, I made the switch. Took a while to find some that she liked, but she is doing much better on it.

[Generic]

I buy gluten-free cat food so I don't get sick if I touch it etc. It is just a benefit to his health that he is gluten-free too. I have a maine coon too. Love that big ball of fur!