How to Cure Cat Constipation

Before you can begin trying to cure your cat's constipation, you need to make sure that this is actually what the problem is. Constipation is the difficult or infrequent passage of stool. Most cats work on a regular routine. If you have noticed that your cat hasn't gone in a couple of days then he may be constipated. However, if he has recently been through a traumatic event, or his litter box has been changed then that may be the reason why he hasn't been going regularly.

The most common cause of cat constipation is dehydration. If your cat is being fed dry food, then you need to make sure that there is always fresh water available for them. If they eat wet food, then they get much of their water from their food, so you do not have to worry about this as much. In an older cat it could be because the muscles in the stomach are getting weakened.

There are two main things you should do to help cure your cat's constipation. The first is to switch him to a high fiber diet. You can do this by switching to a high fiber version of you cat's food (most brands offer this), or you can begin giving him high fiber treats as a supplement.

The other thing you can do is give the cat a laxative. Please only give your cat laxatives which are formulated for a cat. They are made differently than ones for humans. There are two types of cat laxatives available. There are bulk forming laxatives and simple laxatives. If the constipation is mild, then you may wish to try the bulk-forming laxative. This will make the stool softer and make it easier for your cat to use the bathroom. For a natural solution try wheat bran or pumpkin. These options can be used regularly if needed. Simple laxatives are a bit more powerful and are great for infrequent stools. These are not for regular use though, as they can be rough on the cat's tummy if used too often. Two popular examples at Cat-Lax and Laxatone.

If your cat is constipated, please take care of it as soon as you possibly can. If you do not, he can suffer from fecal impaction. This means that the feces was left inside the intestines for too long. It grows hard and forms a blockage. Bits of feces may come out around it looking like diarrhea. If you think this might be the problem your cat has then bring him to the vet ASAP.

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