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My 2-week-old kitten is bloated and constipated. He won't poop!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed

My 2 week old kitten is bloated and constipated I have tried massaging his belly, the triangle method and just simulating but he won’t poo. I am worried about feeding him more but if I don’t he will be hungry ! He is currently 224 g please help!

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2018

I would keep his feeding schedule the same so he doesn’t get dehydrated and weak from a low blood sugar. If you have a recital thermometer sometimes gently inserting this can help remove poop and stimulate them to go more. Your vet can also pass a fecal loop or prescribe a stimulant or softener to help the kitten go

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 22nd, 2017

    Hello, typical signs of constipation include frequent visits to their litter box and posturing to defecated without producing anything. Kittens and puppies that are very young can have distended bellies normally. Some things to rule-out as a possibility for a distended belly and constipation is intestinal worms. I would start by visiting your veterinarian and having them test a stool sample for worms. Also, ensure that the kittens are getting plenty of fluid through wet food, formula, and having water readily available at all times as dehydration can sometimes cause constipation in cats. Hope this helps.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on June 7th, 2019

    You can try stimulating her to defecate by gently circling her rectum with a warm, wet washcloth. After she goes, clean her up with a pet wipe or plain unscented baby wipe. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Sometimes, parasite infection can give them a bloated or pot bellied appearance. If she is lethargic, not eating or vomiting, have her seen tonight at the nearest veterinary ER.

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