My cat has hard, dark poop and isn't using his litter box. Why?

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My cat hadn't pooped for 2 days. He pooped today. It was kind of hard, dark poop. He also hasn't been pooping in his litter box. Why is this? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Mr Darcy is constipated. He may not poop in the box because it may be painful to poop and he associated the box with the discomfort. I would consider getting an over the counter hairball laxative such as laxatone at the pet store. These can help mild cases of constipation. If he isn't pooping normally with this or has vomit/lethargy/decreased appetite then a vet exam is needed. You can read more at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=634

My cat has hard, dark poop and isn't using his litter box. Why?

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