Why is my 13-year-old cat constipated and not pooping for 3 days?

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My cat Remy is 13 yrs old.He is having constipation problems. He still had a good appetite but he has not pooped in 3 days. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Constipation can be a very serious condition, it can be caused by a physical blockage (foreign body like a bone) or a functional peristalsis deficiency of the intestines. In order to treat simple constipation, you should increase the fibers in the food (e.g. canned pumpkin) and can add a little mineral oil to the diet. I strongly advise taking Remy to the vet in order to check if there is a serious condition causing the constipation first.

Why is my 13-year-old cat constipated and not pooping for 3 days?

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