Why does my cat cry pooping with stick-like stool? Digestive issue?

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My cat always miaows loudly when using his litter tray and his poo looks like it has sticks in it. He doesn't drink from his water bowl but does have wet food daily. He did used to have a hernia. Could this be dehydration or a digestive problem? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cats that eat wet food do drink less water because they get so much moisture in the food itself. The vocalizing can be a sign of pain when going to the bathroom. I do not think it is dehydration since he is eating and drinking well with no vomiting or diarrhea, but more a digestion problem You can start by changing foods to a different brand or different ingredient that he may digest better. If needed, you can even get a prescription diet such as science diet I/D that can help. You can add 1/8 teaspoon of miralax to his food twice a week to help keep the stool a little softer so he doesn't have to strain as much.

Why does my cat cry pooping with stick-like stool? Digestive issue?

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