Treatment Options for Cat Constipation
By Katieg
I had never heard of cat constipation until one of our cats had
problems with it over a year ago. In fact, I took him to the
doctor thinking he was having problems urinating because he
would go in and out of the litter box all day long without any
results. What I learned when I too him to the veterinarian is
that cat constipation is not all that rare and that is often
"misdiagnosed" by cat owners because it isn't talked about as
much as urinary problems.
While any age cat can have constipation problems, must of the
cases reported are for cats that are 8 years old or older (our
cat was 10). Cats will typically have one to two bowel movement
everyday, although some might have more or less. If a cat goes
for three or more days with no bowel movement, it is likely an
indication that there is a problem. By not treating cat
constipation, you could seriously harm your pet. Cat
constipation can be treated both medically and naturally. We
chose the natural route, which worked for our cat. Fortunately,
our cat liked canned pumpkin, which is high in fiber, so we
mixed it with his food. We also cut out dry cat food for awhile
since wet cat food has more water in it. Water bowls were in
every room of our house to encourage him to drink more water and
we found that in front of the bay window was his favorite
watering hole. We also read up on herbal remedies for cat
constipation, but did not have to try them since he got better.
If your pet is experiencing cat constipation, you need to act
now to help them get better. Consult with your veterinarian for
ideas on how you can help alleviate the constipation. There are
plenty of natural remedies for cat constipation that you can try
to find the one that works for him.
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