My cat is constipated and won't take oil. What can I give him?

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My 14 y/o cat is constipated and will not take coconut oil, even disguised in his food. What can I give him to help? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Poor Toby! As a starting point, be sure that Toby is urinating normal volumes in the litter box without straining. The signs of urinary obstructions in male cats strongly mimic those of constipation (straining in the litter box unproductively, vocalizing, vomiting), and urinary obstructions are a life-threatening emergency. If Toby is not urinating normal volumes, go to an emergency vet immediately. Constipation is a relatively common problem in cats. Cats should normally have at least 1 normal (not dry and hard) bowel movement per day, but occasionally, a cat will skip a day. If Toby is truly constipated, make sure he is drinking plenty of water. Try mixing additional water in with his food to assure that he is well hydrated. Dehydration will exacerbate constipation. If he will eat it, you can also try offering him small amounts of canned pure pumpkin to increase his fiber intake. I have never found oils to be overly effective in constipated cats. If the constipation persists, Toby may need to go to his vet for an exam. Some constipated cats require enemas and prescription stool softeners. This article also has some additional information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/best-home-made-remedies-for-your-constipated-pet/ . I hope this helps and that all goes well!

My cat is constipated and won't take oil. What can I give him?

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