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Picky cat constipated? How to soften poop without pumpkin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 10 years and 1 month old | 16 lbs

is there anything else that can help my cat to soften up his poop and make it easier for him to go than A teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin (NOT pie filling) i have tried that but tiggs doesn't like that he also does not like any can cat food he is very picky with food

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 3rd, 2017

You can try mixing in a teaspoon or two of natural bran cereal to Tiggs' food. Dehydration is a very common cause of constipation in cats, so you can try soaking his food in warm water or gently warmed low sodium beef or chicken broth to get more moisture into his diet.

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