How to help an 8-week-old constipated kitten go to the bathroom?

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I just rescued an eight week old kitten from the street. Vet checked her out and she is healthy, but she is constipated. I didn’t ask the vet because I brought her in the moment I got her. So I didn’t know she was constipated. What can I give a kitten this young to help things “go” smoothly please

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You can trying giving the paste hairball treatment to the kitten to see if it helps. But if she is straining a lot or vomiting or acting sick at all she needs to be seen by the vet again. Kittens can become obstructed by worms or foreign bodies (string, toys, etc) which could be a serious emergency. But if she is otherwise eating and drinking well then try the laxatone or similar hair ball product. Feeding canned kitten food instead of dry may also help.

How to help an 8-week-old constipated kitten go to the bathroom?

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