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What are the reasons for a cat not pooping?
A cat not pooping may be due to improper diet or ingestion of paper, hair, or bones. Environmental factors such as unfamiliar surroundings, no cat litter box, changed cat litter, or lack of exercise. Obstructions such as hairballs, foreign objects, perineal hernia, tumors, or pelvic fracture displacement. Painful diseases such as perianal diseases, hind limb fractures, spinal diseases, etc.
How often should a cat poop?
If the cat is a young kitten before weaning, it is normal to poop 1-2 times in 2 days; if it is a young kitten after weaning, it usually poops 3-4 times a day; if it is an adult cat, its bowel movements are relatively regular, usually 1-2 times a day. If a cat does not poop for a few days, the owner should pay attention, as the cat may have constipation.
What to do if a cat doesn't poop?
If you find that your cat has symptoms of constipation, take it to a veterinarian for an examination. The cat may need artificial assistance to defecate through enemas or injections of tranquilizers. If the constipation lasts for a long time and is severe, it may require treatment with tranquilizers or general anesthesia to clean the intestines and promote bowel movements. You can also give the cat medication as required by the veterinarian. In cases where a cat's constipation is not severe, you can add probiotics to its cat food to regulate the beneficial bacteria in its intestines.
What to feed a constipated cat to poop quickly
During constipation, feed the cat some liquid foods, such as millet soup, and feed cat food after soaking it to soften it. Encourage the cat to drink more water, and if it doesn't like water, you can add some honey to make it more palatable. Honey water can also help with constipation. Reduce the frequency of canned food and try to feed it high-fiber foods or make your own cat food with lighter flavors. For cats that like fruits and vegetables, feed them more vegetables and fruits, and you can also give them yogurt. For constipation caused by indigestion, feed the cat probiotics to regulate its stomach and intestines, either mixed with water or cat food. For constipation caused by hairballs, feed the cat hair removal gel to promote the elimination of hairballs and inhibit the formation and development of hairballs.