Can pumpkin powder cause constipation in my cat who won't eat?

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Both my cats are on nature variety salomn instinct wet and tsp of firm up pumpkin powder. My female cat had anal gland issues in the past but has been issue free for about two years. But my male cat had diaherra in the past and now suffers from occasional constipation. He had a BM two days ago and ate his full meal last night but he is disinterested in eating his morning meal today which is odd and I found no BM this morning. Is the daily pumpkin pwder causing occasional constipation? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is unlikely that the pumpkin powder is causing the constipation. You can try canned pumpkin instead. Make sure he drinks enough (Move the drinking bowl or fountain at least 6 feet away from the food bowls. Most cats do not like drinking water that is too close to the food). Do not feed dry food. You should take your kitty in to the vet for an enema before the constipation is severe ( unfortunately poop collects at the pelvic entrance and then the clump of poop gets so big and hard that it cannot get through.).

Can pumpkin powder cause constipation in my cat who won't eat?

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