Why is my cat straining in litter box, only peeing or pooping little?

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Hello, My kitty has been going to her litter box a lot today and I noticed that she is only pooping a little but each time or peeing just a little. She goes and hovers like she has to go potty but it is like she can't go then she licks her bottom and lays down then later tries again. We have not changed foods and she appears to be drinking water. What could be going on? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 14 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Bella! It is concerning that she is appear to have trouble pooping and/or peeing. I would try mixing in a teaspoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) with her food, and feeding her canned food to get more moisture in her. If she is constipated, dehydration is the most common cause of it in cats. Continue to monitor here and if she is still having trouble pooping, have her seen by a vet tomorrow. If she has trouble urinating, strains to urinate, nothing is coming out when she tries to pee, or she cries when trying to urinate, you will need to take her into a vet immediately because these signs are a medical emergency.

Why is my cat straining in litter box, only peeing or pooping little?

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