Wednesday, August 18, 2010

My cat has been constipated for a week, today I gave her cod liver oil, twice, and she still wont go to toilet?

plus she is eating a lot, always hungry and meowwwwing!!! What is going on??My cat has been constipated for a week, today I gave her cod liver oil, twice, and she still wont go to toilet?
The constipated cat may have blockages or tumors that are causing feces not to be able to pass easily through the intestines. Most often, the constipated cat is dehydrated, and may need initial intravenous fluids. Dehydration tends to occur most often in older cats, though it can be noted in younger cats. Be certain to always offer clean, fresh water to cats, and refill water bowls frequently during the hot season.





The constipated cat may have a slightly narrowed colon, which can cause difficult passage of feces. This condition cannot be treated successfully in most cases, but one can compensate by giving the cat softer or canned food, and by supplementing the cat’s diet with dietary fiber, as per a vet’s directions.





Some cats enjoy beans, pumpkin, or even fruits and veggies. If your cat enjoys such, offer cooked vegetables along with soft food to help your constipatedconstipatedconstipated catcatcat. In many cases, cats will refuse to eat such things, so one may have to supplement the diet of the constipated cat with over the counter dietary fiber. Be certain to obtain directions from a vet prior to fiber supplementation. In most cases, cats will readily eat guar gum, sometimes called Benefiber because it has little taste. It can be mixed in the cat's water, or poured over a dish of food.





Occasionally, one will have a constipated cat because one has changed to a different litter box, or kitty litter. Also, irregular cleaning of the cat box can make some cats reluctant to use the box. In general the litter should be cleaned once daily, and if one has to buy a new litter box, attempt to replace it with one of exactly the same size and dimension.





Try to accustom the cat to the new litter box by leaving it next to the old box for a few days, so the catcatcat can come to recognize the new “bathroom.” Once the catis regularly using the new box, remove the old one.





In some cases, cats may suffer from obstipation, defined as total absence of bowel movements. This condition is extremely serious as it may indicate a fatal bowel obstruction. A cat that has had no bowel movements for several days, is vomiting, and seems weak should be seen by a vet immediately for treatment.





In most cases, the constipated cat can be helped to have more regular bowel movements by first diagnosing his or her condition, and then following the vet’s instructions.





A possible home remedy is Karo syrup - this was what the hospital I used to work at uses; my daughter's pediatrician has her on karo syrup when she was an obstipated infant too. A note of caution with using this will be the high sugar level.My cat has been constipated for a week, today I gave her cod liver oil, twice, and she still wont go to toilet?
I used to give my cat 1./4 of a ex lax tablet when she would get constipated and it worked but if your cat still hasn't pooped by tomorrow get her to a vet as her intestines could burst and she must be real sick..Good luck
I heard hairballs can cause constipation but if it has been a week I would go to the vet. Unless, she is an indoor/outdoor cat maybe she is going outside.
Change his food.Once happened to my cat ,now is O.K..If right now you give dry food change for pate meat ( in can), usually is working in my cat
She may be blocked internally. Please get her to a vet.

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