The increased fiber (the American Dietetic Association recommends 20 to 35 grams daily, including 6 - 8 grams of soluble fiber) in this diverticulitis diet plan produces more bulk in the stool, reducing pressure in the colon and assisting the more regular and
complete elimination of waste, thereby preventing the formation of further diverticula.
A
complete blockage — one that totally obstructs the flow
of urine and prevents the
elimination of poisonous
waste from a cat's system — will present a medical emergency that, without immediate veterinary care, may prove fatal.