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Eating/Bowel

ponygal1129 Mar 19, 2005 09:06 PM

My cat wasn't eating properly for awhile and has lost weight. GOt her on some meds and she is back to eating (although not as much as I'm used to, definitely in the right direction). My concern now is that even though she's urinating regularly, she hasn't had a bowel movement in the past 3 days (I can't tell about before b/c until Wednesday she was sharing a litter box with 2 others).

Her diet is a mixture of dried food (she seems be eating about 1/4cup to slightly less than 1/2cup per day) as well as 1/4 can of canned food/day as well as a multi vitamin. IS there something I can add to the food to stimulate her intestines?!

Replies (2)

PHMadameAlto Mar 20, 2005 09:29 PM

If she hasn't had a bowel movement by now, you need to get her to the vet and not try any home remedies! Fecal matter can become impacted and cause very serious complications like Mega Colon.

Good luck to you and the cat!
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PHMadameAlto Mar 20, 2005 09:31 PM

I just realized this was the cat who has been taking some meds for upper respiratory problems. The constipation could be the result of something she's taking. Please contact your vet ASAP about this!
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

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