Cat food for colitis
Colitis is inflammation of the colon, and it needs a vet's diagnosis rather than a food choice from a website — a cat with ongoing loose stools, straining, or blood or mucus in their motions should be seen by a vet before anything else changes. Vets often manage colitis with a specific prescription diet, which is a therapeutic food available only through a vet rather than something we sell here.
Why this starts with a vet, not a food swap
Colitis has several possible causes, including diet intolerance, infection, parasites, stress and inflammatory bowel disease, and treating the wrong one with the wrong food can mean a cat stays uncomfortable for longer than necessary. A vet can examine your cat, run any tests needed, and identify what's actually driving the symptoms before recommending a specific approach.
Where diet is part of the answer, vets often prescribe a specific therapeutic food, which is formulated and dispensed only through veterinary practices rather than sold on general retail shelves. Prescription diets work this way everywhere, not just here, so if your cat has been diagnosed with colitis and prescribed one, get it directly from your vet rather than looking for it on a shop shelf.
What we do stock, for general digestive comfort
Outside of a diagnosed condition, some cats simply do better on a plain, easily digestible everyday food with a single named protein rather than a long ingredients list, and that's the kind of general option we carry — not a treatment for colitis, but a reasonable everyday choice for a cat with no diagnosed condition who seems to have a sensitive stomach.
If your cat is already under veterinary care for colitis and you're looking for foods to feed alongside vet guidance, or once a flare-up has settled, ask your vet whether a general sensitive-stomach food is appropriate for your cat's specific situation rather than switching off the back of a symptom alone.
What to check on a label for general digestive comfort
A short, recognisable ingredients list with a single named protein first is the main thing to look for, since it's easier to identify what does or doesn't agree with your cat than a recipe with several different meats blended together. Consistency also matters more than any one ingredient — cats with sensitive digestion often do better staying on the same food rather than switching between recipes looking for a marginal improvement.
Wet food can be gentler than dry for some cats simply because of the added moisture, though this varies between individuals and isn't a rule to apply universally. Whatever you choose, introduce it gradually alongside the current food over several days, and keep a note of how your cat's stools respond so you have something concrete to describe if you do need to see your vet.
What we stock
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Sensor Cat Water Fountain 2.5L
A 2.5L cat fountain that flows when your cat approaches, keeping water fresh and tempting. A clear level window shows when to refill, and the generous tank meets one cat's needs for several days.
From£43.99
Scratch-Resistant Stretch Sofa Cushion Cover
A stretchy jacquard-knit cover that hugs individual sofa cushions to protect them from cat claws and fur. The non-slip, all-season fabric fits most seats and is machine washable for easy care. Sold per cushion size.
From£12.99
Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare Spray for Cats & Dogs
A versatile, alcohol-free antiseptic spray that cleans, soothes, and helps protect your pet's skin from bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
From£16.49
Pressure-Activated Pet Cooling Mat
Press down, feel the cool — this pressure-activated mat absorbs body heat and stays up to 10°C cooler than the room, with no freezing required.
From£34.99
Multi-Layered Felt Cat Cave Bed for All Seasons, Coffee or Beige
A cave bed built up in layers of dense felt, which insulates through winter and breathes rather than trapping heat in summer, offered in coffee brown or beige.
£27.99
Scratch-Resistant Jacquard Sofa Throw
A woven bohemian-pattern sofa throw that drapes over your settee to shield it from cat claws, fur and everyday wear. Tasselled edges and a tightly knit jacquard weave add a decorative, cosy finish. Machine washable.
From£23.99
Window-Mounted Sisal Cat Scratching Post
A suction-mounted pair of sisal columns that gives a cat a proper vertical scratch and stretch on a window or smooth wall, with no drilling and no floor space used.
From£52.99
Absorbent Cotton Gauze Swabs for Pets – Pack of 100
Highly absorbent, low-lint cotton gauze swabs produced in clean conditions — a practical first-aid essential available in three size and ply combinations.
From£4.49
Smart App-Controlled Automatic Pet Feeder
A smart automatic feeder with a clear food hopper, removable stainless steel bowl and app control. Schedule timed portions, record feeding plans and check in remotely, keeping mealtimes steady while you are away.
From£56.99
Palm Tree Cat Tree With Sisal Post And Bowl Bed
A playful palm-tree cat tree with a sisal scratching trunk, dangling teaser pompoms and a clear space-capsule bowl bed below. Compact at around 44cm wide, it gives cats a spot to scratch, perch and snooze.
From£7.99
Iron-Framed Radiator Hammock Cat Bed with Washable Faux Fur Cover
A metal-framed hammock that hooks over a radiator, lined with a removable machine-washable faux fur sleeve, for cats and small pets up to 5kg, in four plain colours.
£21.99
Automatic Cat Water Fountain
A clear automatic pet water fountain with a tap-style spout that circulates fresh, filtered water to encourage your cat to drink. The near-silent pump and large transparent tank let you check water levels at a glance.
£44.99
Common questions
- What are the signs of colitis in cats?
- Ongoing loose stools, straining to go to the toilet, and blood or mucus in the stool are the signs most commonly associated with colitis. Any of these, especially if they persist beyond a day or two, warrant a vet visit rather than a change of food at home.
- Can I treat my cat's colitis with a different food alone?
- No, colitis needs a vet's diagnosis first, since several different underlying causes can produce similar symptoms and each may need a different approach. A vet can identify what's actually going on and advise on diet as part of the wider treatment.
- Does Giddy Pets sell prescription diets for colitis?
- No, prescription and therapeutic diets are only available through veterinary practices, since they're formulated for a diagnosed condition and dispensed under veterinary guidance. If your vet has prescribed one for your cat, that's something to get directly from them.
- What can I feed a cat with a mild, undiagnosed sensitive stomach?
- A plain, easily digestible everyday food with a single named protein is a reasonable general choice for a cat with no diagnosed condition. If symptoms persist or worsen, that's a sign to see your vet rather than continuing to try different foods.
- Should I switch foods every time my cat has loose stools?
- No, switching repeatedly makes it harder to work out what's actually going on and can unsettle digestion further. A single, consistent food and a note of how your cat responds gives your vet something more useful to work from than a history of frequent changes.
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Written against guidance published by UK veterinary and welfare organisations. Always confirm specifics with your own vet.
Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.