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My cat hasn't pooped since vet, saw poop on butt. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Female | spayed | 4 months and 20 days old

My kitty didn't poop today but she is having good appetite and active. Before few mins I saw some poop on her butt, she was walking normally.. then I left her inside litter box but she moved away. Now the poop went inside her butt :O. yesterday I took her to vet for vaccination. Vet inserted a thermometer inside her butt to check temperature. Is it cuz of that? Will she poop normally tomorrow? Thanks for answering :)

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 14th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Runiyah is adorable! I do not think the not pooping or the poop coming out and going back in has to do with the rectal temperature. I would leave her be and check the litter box tomorrow. As long as she is eating, acting normal and not vomiting she should poop soon. If it's more than 2 days with out a bowel movement contact your Vet. I wish you both the best!

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