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My cat is constipated, not eating or drinking. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 6 months old | 15 lbs

She has major problems She had bowel movement problem 2 days ago she hadn't used litter in day and half Vet said add pumpkin. She had 2 good movement None since then she quit drinking water Today she quit eating I can't to vet till tomorrow late afternoon. I'm scared of losing her I can't drive either There is no one close to call for help. I don't have any have any hairball stuff Or anything else like that. just pumpkin. Help!!!

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 11th, 2018

Hello, sorry to hear about CJ. If she is straining to defecate then she may just be constipated and thats unlikely make you lose her over night. Continue to offer her water and pedialyte if you have any. You don't need to give her any pumpkin still, but you can give her 1/4 teaspoon if miralax once if she is straining to defecate. If she is not straining to defecate, then she could have something else going on with her and she should wait to see her veterinarian tomorrow or sooner if you're able to find a ride. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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