Constipated Cat
Constipation can be a serious problem, especially in a young kitten. Learn what to look for and the treatment options you may need to consider.
Constipation can be a serious problem, especially in a young kitten. Learn what to look for and the treatment options you may need to consider.
Constipation can be lethal in a newborn kitten. Learn the signs to watch for, and how to help a newborn eliminate if it is suffering from constipation.
The first priority in treating a constipated cat is to empty the bowels of the hard feces. The most effective way of doing this is to administer an enema.
Dr. Leah Montgomery explains her treatment of a 3 month old female Exotic Shorthair kitten that developed a prolapsed rectum. This article is complete with photos of the prolapse and surgery.
Follow the detailed medical case history of a 10-week old Exotic Shorthair kitten that experienced a prolapsed rectum that recurred five times. When traditional purse-string surgery failed to correct the problem, the kitten was operated on to actually sew the colon to the body wall.
Adding pumpkin to your cat`s diet can be a real benefit in dealing with diarrhea or constipation.
Keep this illustrated chart handy to check whether your kitty's poop is the right consistency (or not).