What to do if your cat can't poop

Causes of constipation in cats

1. Insufficient water intake, long-term feeding of dry or hard food, hairballs, inadequate exercise, and sudden changes in cat food can all cause constipation in cats.
2. Anal swelling, anal gland inflammation, rectal diseases, and other factors can lead to constipation due to pain and difficulty in defecation.
3. Heavy infections of parasites can also block the intestines and cause constipation.

Symptoms of constipation in cats

When a cat is constipated, the owner will notice that the cat's recent bowel movements are irregular. The cat may often go to the litter box but nothing comes out, even if anything does come out, it will be short and hard.

What to do if your cat can't poop

You can buy lactulose at a nearby pharmacy and give it to your cat at a dose of one milliliter per kilogram of body weight. The next day, the cat should be able to pass stool. If there is still no bowel movement, you need to go to the hospital for X-rays to check if there are any foreign objects causing intestinal obstruction or intussusception. If necessary, surgery and fluid therapy will be performed. Always feed your cat only cat food and limit high-fat foods.