Why is my 2-month-old kitten straining to pee and poop in the litter box?

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i have 2 month kitten ..he looks like when he go to litter to pee it looks like it is hard for him to pee same goes to poop. when he pee he pee just a bit not like other kitten his age. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male

Summer Walker, DVM, MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would definitely recommend having Tamtam evaluated by a veterinarian. At his age there could be a congenital abnormality (abnormal anatomy that he was born with) that could be hindering him from being able to urinate/defecate normally. Intestinal parasites can also cause straining to defecate which could be presenting as straining to urinate as well, so it would also be beneficial to perform a fecal float on a sample to look for common parasites. I hope Tamtam feels better soon.

Why is my 2-month-old kitten straining to pee and poop in the litter box?

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