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Why is my 1-month-old kitten constipated, eating less, and lazy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 25 days old

My 1 month old kitten Acil is suffering from constipation. Also she eating very less food. till yesterday she was energetic that was my only satisfaction. Today she is lazy

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 21st, 2017

Constipation can be a very serious condition, it can be caused by a physical blockage (foreign body like a bone) or a functional peristalsis deficiency of the intestines. In order to treat simple constipation, you should increase the fibers in the food (e.g. canned pumpkin) and can add a little mineral oil to the diet. I strongly advise taking Acil to the vet in order to check if there is a serious condition causing the constipation first.

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