Is my 1.5-year-old Ragdoll cat's every-other-day poop normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 14.2 lbs
My 14.2 lb Ragdoll only has a bowel movement every other day. Is this ok. He is a year and a half old. He eats dry food at night and a half can of 3,oz. wet food in the day.
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Published on July 26th, 2017
Hello there. As log as Charlie has good energy, is eating and drinking, is not having any vomiting, and is not having trouble with bowel movements I wouldn't worry about it. If it appears that he is constipated or bowel movements are painful for him, you could add extra water in with him food to help hydrate him, or take him to the veterinarian for evaluation. Hope this helps!
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Published on July 11th, 2018
It sounds like Charlie may be constipated. I would recommend taking him to the veterinarian to check. If he is constipated he may need an enema and medication to make his stool soft. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on July 15th, 2019
If Charlie is acting normally, no vomiting/normal appetite/normal energy/no straining, you can try adding a teaspoon or two of canned pumpkin to his food to increase the fiber which can aide in mild constipation. If however he develops other symptoms a trip to the vet is recommended. Provide him with plenty of water and sometimes a long walk may help move things along!
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