![]() Click here for advice on getting cats to drink more. Again, these are best used in their wet forms.Īn increased water intake should also be encouraged to prevent faeces drying due to low water balance. More difficult cases respond better to prescription diets that increase dietary fibre, such as Hills r/d and Hills w/d. This can also be better for your cat’s health visit our page on carbohydrate content in cat foods for more information. Mild cases may respond to a simple change from dry biscuits to a wet-only diet. ![]() Some cats will require a combination of treatments. I recommend a soft, formed stool not unlike dog faeces. The whole time you need to monitor the consistency and frequency of your cat’s droppings.Įach product shows a starting dose but these usually need to be adjusted up or down (‘titrated’) to achieve an optimal result. Start with just one (I begin with lactulose) and gradually adjust doses or add other products. The longer a cat’s colon is stretched, the weaker it gets, and the harder it is to return to normal. It’s vital to start treatment as soon as possible. Although the cause of constipation is often not found, we observe that it is more common in older cats and certain breeds such as Burmese, Birman and Manx. If the cat is large or difficult to palpate your vet will recommend an xray, which gives a quick and definitive answer. However, our first impressions are usually correct. If we suspect that your cat has just been lazy on that day we can always check again later. Vets can feel the abnormal accumulation of hard faecal pellets in the abdomen. I diagnose most cats with constipation during a routine checkup. Most owners are unaware of the problem until it becomes severe and difficult to treat. Intermittent vomiting ( read other causes of vomiting in cats here).Small, hard faeces sometimes with blood or mucus. ![]()
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