Is Your Cat Constipated? A Vet Explains How to Help
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- Constipation in cats is not something to take lightly-it can be a serious health concern. In this video, Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of constipation in cats.
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0:00 Introduction
1:01 What is Constipation?
1:35 How to Know if Your Cat is Constipated
2:54 Which Cats Get Constipated?
3:12 About Megacolon
4:23 Causes of Constipation
8:34 What to do if Your Cat is Constipated
10:07 Treatment of Constipation in Cats
13:52 Conclusion
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Great & thorough video. Thank you!
@Ragdoll X kittens what kind of milk are you using??
My baby is going though obstipation and I’m scared that she may have intestinal obstruction 😭😭 please pray for her ☹️
How did you deal with it? Is your cat ok now?
Same :')
Same, my baby boy had it before. We got over it but now he's showing similar symptoms..
I took mines to the vet because she had a limp and they did an x ray on her stomach and they told me they didn't see anything but today marks 4 days she hasn't pooped
@@bts77943 is she doing ok now my cat hasn’t pooped for 3 days I’m scared too the vets gave me medicine but she still hasn’t pooped
Thank you so so much for posting this video!!!! Once I watched it, I immediately realized my kitty was definitely constipated. We were able to get into the vet ASAP and she needed an enema! Because it was caught quickly and your video, she’ll be completely fine ❤️❤️
Wow for you to know all of this info without a paper to read of off just shows what an awesome Vet Dr. you are 😮😊
Hi Dr. Wooten, thank you so much for this helpful thorough video, wishing you well.
The cat we lost in October had cancer of the lower bowel, having decent faeces was a thing of great celebration. He could get up to 6ml of lactulose a day and he did have to three enemas in the 14 months of his diagnosis. Because we went to the vet with the first sign of something being wrong, monitored his bowel movements daily and kept him moving he had longer than normal after the diagnosis and had a decent quality of life for a 22 year old. Having a phenomenal vet who I can now call a friend helps a lot too.
If Tiggs hadn’t been using a litter tray we would have missed it and it was Tiggs himself who decided to go out less as he aged. That’s one of the factors why my two kittens are going to be house cats.
When you get any pet get insurance and factor in you will have to go to a vet at least once a year. As they get older you will have to go more often, here in the U.K. there’s the PDSA if you can’t afford. If you can afford please donate for those who can't. There’s no excuse for not visiting a vet.
Please don't apologise for the terminology when you could be saving lives or at least extending it. You are Mallory present your videos exceptionally well, both of you give all the prevalent information. You should do a video about 'All About Cats' for no other reason than I’m nosey.
Mark, I JUST recorded one on "answering your top questions about All About Cats", but I didn't like the way I approached it and will have to redo it. Your encouragement makes me feel a bit more confident that the idea was on the right track. Let me know if you have any particular questions you'd like to see answered when we do eventually come out with a video on that. - Mallory
Great info, thank you!
My cat started having problems with constipation right around the time this video was released. It was amazingly helpful and I've been referring back to it during treatment to help understand her treatment. Thank you so much.
Oh Gil, it's really special to hear that this video has been a source of information for you through this period. Thank you so much for being here, and I wish your cat all the best!
Thanks so helpful
Extremely helpful thank you !!!
So glad!
Thank you
Thanks so much
We have an elderly cat we treated with Otomax - for an ear infection. Since then, her appetite seems to have changed. Now she is constipated. We will call vet tomorrow after watching this. Thank you!
How is your cat now?
Give my kitty soft food for breakfast and for supper plus grow cat grass "oat grass" and keep her water changed twice a day. Seems to help keep her healthy and happy 😸
I just saw this video and wished I had seen it four days earlier. My cat became very sick and the vet said there was an linear obstruction in the colon and recommended to put him down because there was nothing they could do but surgery. And they were only open two more hours on a Saturday!
I was devastated and agreed to it, but wanted to find out what the object was in his colon.
Turns out he had. Obstication , exactly like what she is talking about . After the necropsy , the vet called me back and told me there was nothing but poop inside his colon and I did the best thing because since he was FIV positive he wouldn’t have recovered from the surgery well! I’m still very upset about having to put to put him down!
So very sorry for the loss of your kitty, you did the best possible under the circumstances.
dont trust 95% vet (or med workers)
I'm so sorry for your loss, but let me share that my baby cat had fip years ago. He went through hell before we figured out what it was. I suspect your cat wasn't feeling bad from that at the time, but it would have become very traumatic to watch your baby go through. I truly know this loss from a few months ago, but he ultimately very likely had a far better end of life than he would have if he had lived to the point at which the fip reared it's ugly head. Once again, I am so sorry for the loss of your kitty angel. ❤
Hi always nice info... If u have time, please review Josera brand cat food
Thank you! My cat currently going through this. We already went to the vet and his on medicine right now. I’m hoping he gets better soon.
And your animal will be on these toxic drugs for the rest of its life! Check out the side effects before you give it poison!, and animals cannot tell you what side effect it has!
Is he okay now?
is he ok now?
Yes! My cat is okay now! We switch to a higher-fiber diet with Royal Canin. Ever since my cat and I moved out of my old living situation with my ex-roommate. He's been a lot better!
Very helpful! Thank You! 💗😻💩
Watching this because kitty didn’t poop for a couple days… and he just pooped! Great video
i took my cat with me on vacation and he didn’t eat or use the bathroom for 3 days. luckily as soon as he was home he went back to normal. 😭
Omg same
A change in environment can cause cats to hold in their stool. My cat pooped 4 days after her initial rescue. Although she showed no signs of discomfort.
@@MrSoumyaBanerjee I’ve just adopted a kitten, it’s been about 2 days now and she hasn’t gone. Doesn’t seem uncomfortable but I’m getting worried.
@@Eyeswide39Open How old is she? If she is less than a month old, you may have to stimulate her to poop in the same way that her mother would.
Also if she is a rescue, then pls get a comprehensive checkup done at a vet's.
Same i brought before 3 days she was adjusted within hours be she kept doing urine over n over and yesterday night i noticed she did poop green and very hard now morning she doesn't seem active she is dull and not playing anymore 😭
My cat is overweight from constipation. I took him to the vet a week ago. He was sedated and given an enema the vet said he got out as much as he could. He told me to give him miralax twice a day. He said that if you didn't poop in a week to bring him back tomorrow makes one week... I'm in tears. I can't afford to take him to the vet over and over for the same problem 😭😞😭
Thanks, Doc.
Thank you for this very helpful & colorful video. Believe it or not I do not have my kitties yet but I like to be prepared with info and options. This video did encourage my thoughts of getting pet insurance. I do have a question about these health issues. .. would you say that most of these things happen to kitties in their younger age (under 12 months old) or after their first year. I know it could be any time but just thought I'd ask. Thanks again and I will look for your next 2 videos on this lovely topic, haha
Great that you prepare! Wish more people did so👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼😀
You're amazing. Thank you!!!!
Thank you so informative 👏 it's been few days my 2y.o bengal was hospitalized with a big ad opstipatio , even f he is super active u winter in Canada limits his outdoors and run. Bengals are known as constipates with some lack of peristaltism in colon.....so no reason but was bad😰 he was letargic, no appetite , nothing. The doc put fluids , give him an enema, and lactulose...his diet was good equilibrated ...because we go twice per year for check-up. So , now I'm so affraid to don't relapse....♥️
My cat was diagnosed with megacolon and this is what I do and it works:
1. Buy a 5 ml syringe.
2. Every morning take the plunger out and pour in half of teaspoon Miralax directly into the syringe.
3. Hold your finger on the syringe tip and pour water in until almost full.
4. Cover both holes with fingers and shake until it dissolves directly in the syringe.
5. Put the plunger back and give it to your cat on the side of the mouth so that she doesn’t choke.
6. Buy some lactuloze and give her 4 ml every evening also.
Do this every day and it won’t be any problems anymore. Don’t skip days. My baby hasn’t been constipated in over 6 months with this method. Putting everything directly into the syringe makes sure they get the full teaspoon but if you put in the food it might not work.
Tip: buy some pet enemas at the vet or online and always have some in case of emergency.
For the enema I fill up a 60 ml syringe with a dose of pet enema and warm water and I attache a long thin urinary catheter to it that I lubricator and put half way up and gently press all the water in. Works every time.
your cat can walk?
@@airacruz5470 Yes he can walk. 😊
What's a sonde? Thank you.
@@Lisa-cn2uu it s a long, soft and thin tube. Lookup urinary catheter.
@@Lisa-cn2uu I have edited the text so it makes sense 😊
My cat gets this a lot as he is elderly, has kidney disease and his bowel moves slowly. Because of the kidney disease, he is constantly somewhat dehydrated which makes his poop hard. I take him to the vet every 10 days to get fluids into him and occasionally use lactulose to get him moving again. Unfortunately, most of the medication to soften stools or stimulate the bowel put too much strain on his compromised kidneys and so can’t be used. Fluids, regular vet checks, wet food, my almost obsessive attention to how often he poops (!) and plenty of love are luckily keeping him going.....😁
My cat has been having this issue too. How is he getting on? She has hyperthyroidism and kidney issues
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@@ester-cs2uo He’s doing ok. Thanks for asking. He’s 20 years old now but still patrols his garden, comes for cuddles and has occasional attacks of the zoomies.😁 It’s just important to keep those fluids going as without them, his condition deteriorates. He’s also on a low dose of Enalapril for blood pressure and I put Ipakitine in his food to keep his potassium levels low - both of which help to protect his kidneys. We probably don’t have that many years left together, but his quality of life is really good for the moment and I’ve kept him going for 6 years with kidney disease, so there’s always hope. I hope your kitty does well, too.🙂
@@tiashiraz8430 hi, my cat has been diagnosed with stage 3 kidney failure, he's 18
I was told to change
his food to do Royal canin or hills food, do you use a special food for your cat, is your cat on pain killers, I was prescribed pain killers for him, he's taken 2 25mg ones a day, I have ordered some ipakitine for him, how much do you give with a meal?
@@wakinguptothetruth.2566 My boy weighs 4.5 kilos and he gets 2 spoonfuls of ipakitine every day plus a quarter tablet of Enalapril to lower his blood pressure and put less strain on the kidneys. He’s been on those for about 5 or 6 years now. I split the ipakitine between 2 meals but you can put it all in one if necessary. I have always fed my cat primarily on ‘real food’ - fish from the market - oily fish which he loves and never, ever dry food. I know a lot of vets recommend special kidney food, but I tried that at the beginning and he wouldn’t even try it. Despite what I have read about the dangers of a high protein diet in cats with kidney disease, his bloods (which we do every 6 months) have held steady on his old diet and my vet says the oil in the fish is good for him at his stage in life. He’s just past his 20th birthday and he’s had kidney disease for many years now. In terms of pain killer, my cat has never been on one for kidney disease but for an unrelated issue, he is now taking Gabarpentin 0.5 ml x2 a day. It is one of the best as it doesn’t stress the kidneys like others do. I also strongly recommend getting regular subcutaneous fluids (once a week/10 days).
@@user-dh8ne2of7f No. Fluids means IV fluids under the skin. If you do it weekly, it greatly helps with constipation. I do mine at the vet, but if you have a compliant cat and are not afraid of needles, it is easily done at home. The other trick is using Lactulose which (I think) is a human laxative (again, I get mine from the vet). It’s a sugary, sticky liquid. Initial dose is 3ml then 2.5 ml every 12 hours. Can take a day or two to have effect but it really helps them poop. Once they are no longer blocked, the fluids can help to keep stool soft enough to pass. I know how anxious it can be taking care of an elderly cat, so my heart goes out to you. If your cat is severely blocked then she/he may need an enema before anything else works. If you can afford it, then get the vet involved. My boy has an amazing vet and she’s been super helpful in managing his condition.
Your personality 😍🤩
So is bolting quickly from the box on occasion a warning sign to look into something? I assumed it was normal. She doesn't really have other symptoms, but I'll look closer when it happens.
She said DON'T give your cat canned pumpkin. This is what I hate. A vet in one video says one thing. Another vet in another video says the exact opposite thing. Frustrating! Can't you people all get on the same page?!😒
Will kittens butt bleed a little from letting out a lot of poop after constipation? My 8 week old kitten was constipated but then the poop randomly came out by itself and it was A LOT of poop for his size . There was a little blood. We took him to the vet a couple times before this and they said he was healthy and no parasites. There was never blood until he did that big poop and there hasn’t been anymore blood after
Great. But what about probiotecs and mg citrate
My 4 yr old cat was always scooting his butt across the couch I never really thought anything of it :/ hes had 2 surgerys for unblocking in 2 days. Hes starting to pee again but now hes not pooing :( will he just need a enema?
how to treat the constipation .. step one (treat the constipation ) 👍
I can't believe that I've wasted my time for this
Thanks for the video, just one critical piece of information which I don't think was mentioned, how many days without pooping until we should start worrying? What is considered minor and more severe?
@@larsonfamilyhousejust had my cat to vet for constipation, he had an xray and enema and lab work $350 in Georgia. $50 where???
@@angelabelleni5298 I'm in FLAGSTAFF they want $180.00 for ex-ray who knows about the rest🤯🤯🤯
It costed me 1000 or so for an x-ray and meds for my cat 💀 he's just a street tabby too
Good Morning Doctor I saw your UA-cam Channel about after your cat Has been Spayed, my question is, My cat Have to wear a Surgery Recovery Suit
For two weeks, do I have to check the
Incision every day and do I look for or What are the red flags? Thank You
So, my cat seemed constipated, I took her to the ER, they did X-rays and showed nothing blocking and nothing in her tummy. Gave her an antibiotic as her white blood cell count was high, returned home. Normal 3 weeks, now she's doing it again (straining like she needs to poo but nothing comes out). During these 3 weeks, I changed her diet slowly to grain free and she seems to like it. Appetite has been normal throughout all of this. I guess my next step is to take her back in for a sonogram?
I’ve found sticking to wet food with soft water mixed in helps, but yeah check with a vet to be sure
What can I do to make him feel better
Hi doctor, i have a cat that has pretty much all of the symptoms of obstipation and my vet recommended me to get on Royal Canin Hydrolyzed protein diet, which contains soy protein. However, i read that soy is apparently bad for cats, and now idk what to do? She's on wet food as well hills science id wet food, but i am switching her to koha rabbit formula wet food here soon. Any advice for dry food?
You should maybe listen to your vet.
Hill's Biome is the best food for constipated cats. It's incredible. My cat is happier and no longer constipated.
Hey could you please do an in depth review for little big paw cat food! I’ve started feeding the chicken mousse recipe as the ingredients look convincing as compared to all the other brands available at my place. But I recently read a review where the owner had a bad experience from it. Her cat threw up blood and she stated that it was because of small sand sized bones present in the food and it’s true. I also have found such things in the food but would it really be harmful for the cats. Please do a review on this brand as it is gaining quite popularity recently and I really need your advice on it. Good quality cat food is a scarcity in our country.
Hi Danish! You're not the first person to request a review of Little Big Paw. We'll add it to the list!
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you so much!
My cat has this problem. My vet told me to sprinkle Miralax powder on his food, which apparently has no taste. Unfortunately he's not into wet food and needs a specific urinary RX diet.
I liked your comment because I feel for you and am going through it too. Best of luck and praying for a happy tummy
@@jackiegraham4072 Thank you. He's doing well and going strong at 16 years old! Best to you and your kitty.
Did u give miralax? Thanx
Wanna save thousands of dollars and quite possibly your cat's life? Mix in 1/4 tsp miralax into their food 2x per day until they poop. That's it. That's literally all you have to do. If it keeps happening, give them 1/4 tsp miralax mixed into their food every day... and make sure they drink enough water.
If you still feel like spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your cat, just go get blood work done; that's actually a great investment in their health.
I ended up spending the money on the blood work and nothing was found.. does the miralax help with hard stool?
What kind of miralax, thank you
I’m having the best time… love❤️constipation ….🥰
Thanks Dr….🙏🏼
Megacolin needs its own movie this chick is priceless
what can a give my cat that has constipation because of crohn's disease and one functioning kidney? my vet has given me a laxative and told me that he should receive this dayley as of then but i do not want to give him chemicals every day. he has been pooping outside of the litterbox because of pain. i had stopt giving him the laxatives but i see that he still needs help in this department what could i give him to help him out and stop his suffering that is safe for him ?
One of mine had a wet obstipation. Not sure if it was the right terms. He tried to poop for hours ! Like 6 hours. He just pooped a tiny bit of diarrhea every few mins. He looked to be in such pain. Turned out he had cancer. 6 months before it. He slided he butt on the carpet. He also had accident out of the litter box. So please don’t take cats pooping abnormally lightly. I had to put him down after a few days.
Question 🙋🏻♀️ what is your opinion on Tiki cat (The Essentials) dry food? I’ve seen your opinion on the other tiki cat foods but not this one, is it good?
Also it says (high protein) do u think it may make my cat gain weight? I don’t want her to
Responded to your other comment!
my cat 04 years old has CKD and is constipated witch fluid for subcutaneous fluids please
Good to know my cat had a, I believe the medical term was, “big ol turd”
Should the soft serve poop stink? Also what if in giving miralx and a pro and prebiotic called regular girl she starts pooping every day and then misses a day or two?
Hi Jackie, thanks for commenting! I'm not a veterinarian (Dr. Sarah can't reply to comments at this time), and your questions are rather broad...you might have more success giving specific details on how much odor you're noticing and exactly which patterns you're seeing in her fecal production. The All About Cats community may also be a good resource for you: allaboutcats.com/community
My cat is at the vet now getting iv fluids the vet noticed his kidney lv was slightly elevated and noticed his gut was firmed and had little hard stools he hasn't ate for like 6 days and I havnt seen him use the box or anything so he might be constipated, but he moves around and everything like normal jumping up on the bed or from the bed to the dresser to get into the window so I'm assuming he might be constipated the vet might also think it could be early kidney disease.
@user-dh8ne2of7f yes they did.
I just took my cat to the vet and by reading all this makes me over think what the vet told me…they are thinking surgery before having any results, they did a radiograph and they want to do a sonogram …. One doc sees something the other doesn’t so what do I do?
We just saw a stray kitten may be 8-10 month old with red ball like swollen gland just the outside of rectom. The kitten seems to be in pain. Any suggestion for any natural cure as the vet are not available in area and the avialbe vet in other areas are so expensive.
My cat doesn't drink water i dont know what to do.. I've started giving him soaked dry food coz doc tole me to do so coz of his constipation issue and pee issue. He is peeing 3 times a day now. But he is popping less only 1 time a day. I've made it doesn't to wet food only. When he is eating dry food he was drinking water but now it's soaked he doesn't drink the water at all
Thanks for the video. My eight-year-old male cat had a bout of constipation and was seen by our local vet. He apparently checked out well (I was not allowed in the exam room) and was prescribed laxatone and psyllium fiber. Within two days he was
working like a fine-tuned engine. His energy level went back to normal. What was not made clear was whether this regimen is intended to be permanent, or a treatment that will effect a "cure? Is it harmful to continue the laxatone and fiber indefinitely?
Hi there! Unfortunately, Dr. Sarah can't reply to comments at this time, and I'm not a vet, so please don't hesitate to bring these questions to your local veterinarian. I would think, though, that this depends on a number of factors: why was your cat constipated in the first place? Was there a dietary change as well? How much of this fiber or other types of digestive support is he getting from his current diet? Many people do continue support with Laxatone and fiber indefinitely, and it most likely won't harm your cat, but it may not be necessary depending on the cause.
my cat goes to the litter box to defecate multiple times a day. Sometimes nothing comes out. I noticed he strains, like if he was pushing and he'll wheeze. So it does look like he's trying to poop and may be constipated but then a squirt sound happens and a little liquid poop will come out. I initially thought he had diarrhea because of the liquid poop but now I'm wondering if with the straining it's actually constipation and maybe some liquid poop is able to go around the constipation block and come out....? My vet only did blood work and said his results were perfect.
Cats get constipated a lot from eating carbs, which are in dry food. I struggled with my one male cat for the first few years of his life, rushing to Vets to get enema's, doing enema's on him myself. Finally it dawned on me, what makes ME go? Old Fashioned oat meal. So, I stopped giving kibble, that helped a lot, but that cooked tsp of oatmeal in wet food, got that boy no constipation for the rest of his life, which was 16 years. As his sister got older, she started getting more constipation. Same oat meal, she lived to 18. Constipation is awful! In cats and humans!
I'm going to try this. My cats been on lactulose for a few years. I realized his new dry food has white rice and I'm returning it. White rice is recommended by doctors to rid diarrhea (Brat diet) and people complain it constipates them. Oatmeal makes me go also. Please tell me which cat food you fed them. How old were your cats when the constipation began? Thanks.
This did not help him but maybe he needs to withdraw from the lactulose over time or because the can foods are different. Please let me know which can food you use? Thank you.
@@Lisa-cn2uu Sounds like you have to try several types of canned/wet food to see which ones work best on him. I used Fancy feast at first and that didnt work well, too many carbs. I used Friskies Pate canned, the smooth wet cat food with no lumps and globs of pieces. Made into a semi wet food with spring water. No more potions of different Vet concoctions. Never got constipated again. One lived to 16, and sister cat lived to 18. I miss them so!
Hello! Could you please tell me how you used to prepared your cat's food? My cat currently is constipated...did you just add the oatmeal to his wet food? Did you cook the oatmeal with water? Thank you😊
@@justdoit7303Did you use the quick 1 minute or regular Quaker Oats? Thanks.
How is it determined if the cat needs a higher fiber or low residue diet? Thank you.
Please talk about ringworms next video please??
Three days in the vet hospital, $3,200 and 8 enemas to clear out the big Maine Coon. He's on a tight routine of MiraLax, Laculose and a cup of water a day. Change any variable and he stops up again.
Hopefully things get better I’m going through this as well. Praying yours heals.
8 enemas?? 😳 Poor little guy.
Try royal canin gastrointestinal Fiber Response.
A miracle food
Or canned pumpkin.
$3200 lol. Wtf these vets are such ripoffs
Can you speak on low potassium being a culprit ?
I’ve had my cat tested for leukemia and cost me $282 for a blood panel.
Could you also go over how to get more electrolytes in a cats diet Bc those lil packets on Amazon don’t work.
Please help this is driving me crazy with worry my cat hurt his tail last week by falling somewhere when he was outside we had a x ray during the weekend the results showed he fortunately did not have a fractured bone or anything like that however he tail was swollen and they gave us medication but ever since that incident hes been eating less and I'm not seeing him go to pee or poo its scarying me that something bad could happen to him the medication I'm giving him are meloxoral 5 ml and Gabapentine EG 100 MG capsule and yesterday he was sleeping the whole day and rn today his still sleeping and hasnt gone to pee or poo he did however a few days ago did go outside to pee or poo but he hasn't yesterday or today please tell me if there anything I can do right now cuz the worry is driving me crazy 😭
You really need to talk to your vet about this! Hope they can help.
I add fresh cooked pumpkin in there wet food is that ok? Or can I add flaxseed powder tho their food? My cat was constipated 2 days ago i gave him coconut oil it seams to help. But just Incase what can I buy over the counter for constipation and how much is given. Thanks 😊
How much coconut oil did you use? Thank you.
What about hard stools followed by diarrhea when the hard stools finally come out? Is that like a cork in a champagne bottle effect? Our cat is usually ok, with soft serve ice cream-like stools, but this has happened the past couple of times she's pooped and it's been really stressful trying to clean her butt. She gets very upset and starts biting and squirming away. The hard stools cling to her fur, and the diarrhea gets everywhere. We've seen her strain only a few times, but drag her but across the floor frequently, and there seems to be a lot of mucus on her stool before we get to the diarrhea. So hard, dry stools, then mucus covered soft serve, then the diarrhea. We give her wet food because she has an aversion to water so we want to make sure she stays hydrated. We've tried a water fountain, but she was scared to death of it. We try to exercise with her daily with feather toys because she's missing a back leg, which we're sure doesn't help her when keeping her position while she's pooping. The vet emphasized exercise because she's a tripod cat and doesn't want her to have too much weight on her remaining three legs. She's about four or five years old, and before we adopted her she not only lost her back leg, but she also had a small litter of kittens. She's small, about 8 pounds, and has a VERY healthy appetite. We started off with one brand of wet cat food. Now we buy 4 different kinds. However, my husband wonders if we should just go back to the original cat food and not switch up so much. I also want to take her to the vet for testing and imaging. Should we just be giving her one kind/brand of food before having her tested at the vet? Or do both? She's insured but gets stressed when going to the vet. Sorry this was long. I'm just worried. I've tried putting a little water on her food, but she threw up once.
Currently going through the same thing with my cat, were you able to help with the situation or figure out a way to help your kitty? If so please help me out, I’m running out of things to do
@@cattalllina2857 I ended up taking her to the vet to do some imaging. Luckily she does not have a condition called "megacolon", so I was relieved. However, they found out that she's got severe joint disease, so she could be in pain when trying to squat to poop. So the vet said to try the water fountain again and give her more time to adjust, but in the meantime give her only wet food like I have been, add a tablespoon of water to each serving, and also to continue giving her some wet treats (the wet kinds that come in a tube where you rip off the ends--like Churu or something similar), and he gave me probiotics to mix in her food every day. She's also taking glucosamine to help with her joints. She's gone from pooping once a week to 2 to 3 times a week, so it's been much better and no more messes! I do feed her three small meals a day (with a tablespoon of water in each serving), and I give her two tubes of wet snacks, one tube I open her probiotic & glucosamine capsules and mix them together. The water fountain is coming soon. That'll be a late Christmas present when I'm not so broke from shopping. Good luck! 😉❤️
I add water to the wet food. My cat will not drink water by itself. Food allergy possible. My last cat had IBD.
I had a 2nd opinion for my cat Jack who is 7 . He can’t feel when he poops or pees himself. I have him in diapers . Drs say it could be neurological issue
My cat took lactalose two days n no poop should I give more of it my vet said give pumpkin n my cat won't touch it
My cat suffers from chronic constipation, we never got a firm megacolon diagnosis, but I think he has it. He takes 2 ml lactulose and 2 ml laxatone twice a day and cicipride twice a day. He eats prescription CD for crystals and fancy feast savory center wet food. I had to go away for work last week and I think he might have spit up his pills or medication on my mom, because this morning he had a massive amount that would not come out. His anus was swollen and the poop stopped right at the opening. It was huge. I was able to get it out using lube, hot water, and lactulose on the anus area. I used my fingers to get some and then he was able to push it out. I feel so bad for him. Making an appointment for the vet this week.
Any updates
I really need help with my cat, let me explain everything and please reply and tell me what to do🙏😭, so my cat skittle had a blockage but when she was a kitten she got hit by a car and broke her back legs. She got a blockage before but at that time. My parents had money to go to the vet with her. But the vet said it would happen again and it is. We can't afford the vet anymore so we started giving her laxative to help her, just one syringe a day, now she won't stop pooping though, everytime she sits she poos, everytime she is doing anything she just starts pooing uncontrollably, please reply and tell me what to do at home so I don't lose my bff🙏😭
And I know I said this on your other video from 4 months ago 10 minutes ago, I just really need help with my cat skittle, I know that you may not help only because im 11 and I'm not sure you help kids with their cats or not but my parents won't call the vet and we can't afford to go so I just need some strait up questions answered by you if that ok.
Then I can tell my parents what you have told me and we can save skittle 😟🙏
Hey there, any updates? I'm sorry about the lack of proper replies; this is really a complex issue, and veterinary care may be needed. Cats with diarrhea can benefit from temporary (less than a day) fasting, bland food, and the probiotic s.Boulardii, but this case sounds quite severe, so it's hard to say what the underlying causes and appropriate treatment would be.
Thank you for replying, skittle has been doing much better on her own, the diarrhea has stopped, and her appetite increased. But she is still having trouble going #2, thank you so much for the tips, they have saved skittles life, have a good day❤️
@@AllAboutCatsYT Btw she is constipated again, same problems again 😢😢😭😭
Does adding a little bit of light olive oil to the cats foods have any benefit in helping with constipation? Are a few drops in each meal dangerous for a cat?
Hi Michael, it shouldn't be used for more than a few days, but yes-a tiny bit of olive oil can help to relieve occasional constipation.
Thank you!
@@AllAboutCatsYT and what about coconut oil
I introduced an additional litterbox and my cat hasn't popped since. Hes not in any noticeable pain and seems normal but i find it odd. Could a new litterbox cause this? The old one is still there too
Any changes? Cats don’t like changes. Maybe remove the new litter box
Help my cat is suffering from fear . Vet gave him some medicine yet he has fear going to litter box. So he hasn't poop for 3 days . I can't even make him to sit on little box . He always ran away😭
Hi Rice, that's a really good question. You might be interested in our litter box avoidance course: allaboutcats.com/courses/is-your-cat-thinking-outside-of-the-litter-box-litter-box-acceptance
Just adopted a 10 week old kitten yesterday. She hasn’t pooped yet in a little bit over 24h
She has Peed multiple times though .she is eating, drinking, playing. No signs of discomfort, so I’m not sure what to do.!
Update, she pooped!
What about a solution to try at home? It seems everything requires a vet visit and therefore a ton of money
Search on UA-cam for Dr Jones, Andrew Jones veterinary secrets, he's very good!
Well, my cat ate something and I don't know what. The vet said it's in her colon and I just have to wait for it to pass. What can I do the help the process? Can I give her a cat laxative?
Are there any at home remedies?
My vet advised me to sprinkle Miralax powder on his food. It has no taste apparently and seems to work. My cat will only eat dry food, but I'd try switching to wet food first if that's an option for you.
Boiled fresh pumpkin works for mine, added to his wet food. But pumpkin is high in sugar so my vet said to not give it everyday, just twice a week. He said I could also give him cabbage but I haven’t tried this yet.
You can buy real pumpkin in a can in any 0f the pet stores IE: pet supermarket, etc. It has no sugar.. just plain pumpkin. (U may hv to mix it with sum wet food, cuz most cats dont like it) My vet told me that 30yrs ago 🌝 mineral oil is fantastic.. n really inexpensive.. Just start out with a tiny bit in a bowl, (BY IT SELF) !! 1x a day, same time every day for a week, or so.. if u c its workin, but wud like it to b bettr.. add a tiny bit more. Or if u have to.. a little less.. Once u got them where u want it.. u can try n do it every othr day. Or just keep it like it is. " DO NOT GIVE IT WITH A SYRINGE !!! OR TRY N GET IT DOWN THERE THROAT ANY OTHER WAY" "AS THIS WILL KILL THEM"!! 😯😭 (Because IT'S OIL) let them lick it @there own pace. Coconut oil can make them gain weight eventually, my vet said. So I nevr tried it. The cat lax that comed in a tube is FANTASTIC also.. comes in a malt. The cats go nuts over it. Start out with s small amounts also, (just put it on yur finger) or they will have the runs. Most cats love running water. So i invested in a water fountain, as my boy also get UTI's. N didnt drink enough. My gosh all 4 of them drink so much water now, they just love the fountain. n theres like 5 other water bowls all over.. n theyd rather drink out of the fountain.. fine by me.. my boy no longer has had a UTI, its ben over a year. N there all drinkin a ton more.. A little bit of salmon wet food works also. The "Sheba pate" works great. I use 1 of the 1/2's (it comes in a snap package of 2) & give it every othr day. Cuz I found out the hard way. N gave each baby a full 1/2. N within hours.. they all had the runs.. ugh... What a mess...lol
When buyin dry food.. wet food..n treats.. make sure moisture content is over 10%. I've been doin this with my for 20+ yrs. N have nevr had a problem.. or hairballs.. Hope @ least 1 of my recomen- dations hlps sum 1 😊
PS.. Dogs also benifit from high moisture content in there foods n snacks. Just remember, unlike the kitties, who can go to there litter box... You doggies will need to go out to wee wee more often.. ( takin in more moisture (fluid) Best of Luck 😊
Our article on the subject shares a number of home remedies! allaboutcats.com/cat-constipation
I'm just a little worried when I hear you say "this one's all about constipation, so let's dive in", ok, I'm childish, but it just doesn't sound right!😄
You shouldn't feel bad when you describe a medical condition. It is normal, we are not kids. Those who cannot see this anatomically and from a point of view to cure their pet, it is their problem (and their pets unfortunately)
I think it's about UA-cam blocking or demonetising videos when it detects some words that it sees as bad.
My 3 month kitten does not poop from 7days.. What can I do please help me please
I was wondering why my cat's breath smells fishy? She eats a lot of fish flavored canned food nut whoa? I know todays vid is about constipation and I will watch cause she i quite constipated too! Thank you Doctor Wooten.
Bad breath might be a sign of renal failure.
Could also be a dental issue. Check in with a vet
Dr,my cat loves coconut oil is this okay, I mean she lunges for it.
I took my 8 weeks kitten to the vet cuz he got diarrhoea with a bit of blood 😞 The vet gave him something called Scourban. They advised me to give my kitten shredded chicken breast for 5 days with prescription ( Scourban). Now my kitten stopped pooping for 2.5 days. Is that the side affected of the medicine? I'm very worried for my kitten and I couldn't take him to vet until weekend :(
He still eat a lot and exercise normally no sign of lack appetite.
Baby food chicken helps best during diarrhea, veterinary dr. Recommended once.
I was curious to know if my cat should be pooping everyday. And how to know what is exactly what I should be looking for. The doctor didn't address that at all
Thanks for pointing that out. Your cat should be pooping at least once daily, yes. Dr. Sarah covers more of the topics you're curious about in our complete guide to cat poop: ua-cam.com/video/TEamXtkxQnc/v-deo.html&
@@AllAboutCatsYT I figured it might be in one of the other videos. Thank you for the reply.
Can heat exhaustion cause constipation I'm only asking because that's what seems to be happening to my cat and it started with heat exhaustion I live in a camper and it's almost 100°
You don’t have airco?
...me, too 👵🤗...
Hello. My cat just poop and pee in his liter box. But after an hour he keeps on trying to poop. Now he is crying and his ears are quite cold. I keep on trying to force feeding him water with dextrose powder but he bites me. Even though I want to put suppository in his butthole I can't. What should I do?
Are you 100% sure that he's straining to poop, not pee? It sounds like you have a good handle on his habits, but I have to ask because urinary tract blockage or disease is sometimes confused with constipation. If you're sure that it's constipation and not severe (i.e. he is still getting out some poop), I would recommend giving him a good constipation remedy (a hairball gel is a good idea) either directly or mixed into his food. A suppository might be helpful, but you should make sure it's appropriate for cats. Cats cannot take a suppository made for an adult human, and vets will sometimes use a product made for pediatric use, but you have to get the dosage right to make sure you're not harming your cat. If you have access to a veterinarian, their assistance will give you a lot more peace of mind and a stable direction for your next steps.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Hi! I already take him to emergency yesterday early in the morning as his bladder already full over night of not peeing and such and he was cathetered and took all his pee out. We are going back to his vet today for follow up. Again thank you and your videos are informative and helpful to us furmoms.❤❤
@@julstruly Oh no, so it was a urethral blockage! I'm so glad you got him to the vet and were able to save him. Thank you so much for the follow-up.
Hello! I have a question. My cat has been shivering while he's relaxing or asleep. Other than that, he's okay. He's got his normal appetite and he looks okay. But lately he's been extremely clingy and always wanting to sit on my lap. I also noticed that while he's sitting on me, i can feel that his body is trembling. It's not like his normal purr because the vibration is really strong. What do you think it is is there something wrong with him?
It's an interesting question. This article has some information on a few of the reasons a cat might tremble like this: www.acomaanimalclinictucson.com/why-is-my-cat-shaking/
i don't have money to take her to the vet, i really don't know what to do. idk what she has or what to do please someone help
Same here, PrayersUp ❣️
My cat keeps popping every minute and she is vomiting WHAT DO I DO. THIS IS ONLY FOR TO DAY SO I DONT KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN TOMORROW
hello! my cat have been sleeping most of the time and she doesn’t have appetite even to drinking water. she only eats a few and doesn’t drink water and now her stomach is beating continuously and she’s not meowing anymore. what should I do?🥺🥺
How is she now? I hope she’s doing well
@@mariamahmed2981 she died already. on May 05😭😭😭😭😭
@@arianagrande1312 omg I’m so sorry for your loss I know she’s in a better place now. Was it because of the constipation?
@@mariamahmed2981 i knoww. it’s okay. yes. days after i asked this question here, she died because of her stomach. there’s some bubbles on her mouth when she died😔
@@arianagrande1312 I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can move in easily and be at peace💗💗 she’s much happier now that she isn’t in pain
hii! Please help me
I just adopted a cat that was thrown away by some dude. The cat is a few days old (its eyes are still not open) and I don't know what to do. I think the cat is constipated because it doesn't poop once a day as I found on the internet
and also the cat didn't poop since I got it (two days)
A very, very young kitten like that needs special care, including manual stimulation to cause urination and defecation. This UA-cam video offers some good advice on caring for newborn abandoned kittens: ua-cam.com/video/lpY1spzexHs/v-deo.html
@@AllAboutCatsYT hi! I stimulated it at that time, but the kitten didn't poop for two days. Now the cat is ok, she became a beautiful 3 weeks old lady
I have an older cat that is still eating and drinking water but hasn't defecated in 6 days. She sleeps fine like she always does. We can't afford to go to the vet.
How is your cat doing now?
@@Conscious_casper she passed away. I finally got enough money to take her to the vet and they said she had a blood clot in her heart.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Just know that you gave your cat a good home
Im so sorry for ur loss.her memories will always make u smile.may she rest in peace
My vet told me to give my cat canned pumpkin. She has decreasing kidney function which is what causes her constipation. Should I be giving her a different source of fiber?
Canned pumpkin, green beans etc are usually recommended. So it malt paste. I would say do some online research
What if my vet told me to give my cat pumpkin? 😒
Thanks for this video. I recently took my 3 year old male to the vet, he has been peeing and pooping very hard poops outside the box,Which wasn’t like him. He runs like you mentioned away from it. Well the vet said it was hairballs and to change his litter which I did, even though it was a litter I used before we had issues. the doc tested him for UTIs and felt his tummy. He was negative for proteins and he said he is too young to have further issues. Is this true or should I get a second opinion?
Have you tried adding more fibre and liquid to his diet? My cat had similar problems too recently. The vet suggested I add fibre , he drinks a lot of water. I give him pumpkin now and then, also fresh grass from my garden , was told I can also give him cabbage. He was going out in the past but recently I have stopped letting him out so he has less access to grass. The Vet gave us some stool softener that helped get things moving.
Thanks for the comments. I’m scheduling another appointment.
@@nesadcruz7840 My kitty loves red cabbage. Leafy greens are loved too, especially lettuce. I just share it when I have it for diet variety.
Any vet that says a cat is ' too young to have an issue' makes as little sense as saying a toddler can't have cancer or stroke. Babies can be born with cancer, tumours, sick children hospitals exist for a reason. Young people and animals get serious illnesses.
How do I help my cat poop if she has a paw injury because she’s struggling to walk so she hasn’t been pooping
Hmm, good question. Which paw is injured? I would try to confirm that your cat isn't also struggling with constipation rather than a paw injury alone.
What if I can't afford it 😥
My cat had not pooped for 4 days
What should I do?!
Guys it's serious.. My cat is trying to poop for hours now and he just can't. What should I do.. I'm scared for him. Pls pray for him.
Give him 1/4 tsp Miralax 2 times a day or take him in
So for any kind of condition she’s gonna say go to a vet but not everybody can pay for a vet, what to do when you don’t have money to pay for the vet and it’s an elderly cat who is constipated? Prune juice?
Have you tried prune juice? I have prunes.
She is stressing go to a vet for a diagnosis because UTIs can be fatal. Constipation and UTI symptoms can easily be confused. Soon, unless you are a doc or are able to monitor every BM or their amount and frequency of urine to distinguish between UTI and Constipation go see the vet asap.
@@lisalassiter6397 This post is seven months old lol
Its actually so useless when they say "goto a vet" most people cant even afford one appointment.
My kitten has not poop for more than 15 days..he did poop only little bit for last 3 days..but its pea size amount..please help....i think it is obstibation ..please help
How's ur kitten now?