If you think your kitty may be constipated, then you should most likely take care of it. Cat constipation happens occasionally and is really painful for the kitty and, if left untreated, may cause blockages.
Initially you will need to figure out whether the cat actually is afflicted with constipation. Just because you haven't noticed poop in the litter box doesn't signify the kitty is severely constipated. A lot of kitties will hold their bowel movements when they are frightened or anxious. Wait a few days, if the kitty is barely having a bowel movement every couple of days, then he most likely is constipated.
The most common causes of cat constipation are dehydration and also hairballs. As stated previously, it is sometimes a behavior problem. The kitty is anxious, or the litter box is dirty so the kitty is simply declining to go.
So, how do you deal with a constipated cat? First, ensure that there is no cause of the kitty to panic and their litter box is tidy. If this doesn't do the job, try putting your kitty on a high fiber diet. Many cat food manufacturers offer you a high fiber version of their regular food. Instead, you can give the kitty high fiber treats in addition to his normal food.
If the constipation isn't terrible enough to warrant a huge shift in diet, try providing the kitty a bulk forming laxative. This would give the kitty softer stools that should allow him to go more often. Metamucil as well as wheat bran are excellent examples of that. In the event that the constipation is infrequent, then you can certainly try a basic laxative, like Cat-a-Lax. They are far too strong to use on a regular basis. The bulk forming ones, on the other hand, can be utilized long term if needed.
Make sure you take care of this issue as soon as you observe it and take the kitty to the Vet ASAP. Untreated constipation can be deadly because of blockages which form in the cats intestinal tract.
Author Resource:
Sally writes concerning cats as well as kittens on her blog. She has recently dealt with her own cat constipation problems and wanted to share her newfound information.
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