My cat isn't pooping after moving. What's causing this and how to help?

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I recently moved house and brought my cat with me. For about a month she was pooping and peeing in out walk in wardrobe. I’ve now blocked that entire section off to her (after a month of trying different behavioural things and such as I didn’t want to completely block it). She knows where the litter box is, It’s cleaned regularly and has the same litter she’s always used but now she just won’t make a bowel movement. She won’t even try anymore. Help? Pet's info: Cat | Egyptian Mau | Female | spayed | 7 years old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I hate to hear Minks is having this issue and it sounds like you have tried many things. Sometimes if the kitty will not have a BM in the box, it can indicate pain in the bowels. Try changing to food to a diet with a higher fiber content and adding in a higher fiber content canned food as well. You need both the fiber and the water content. There are also prescription diets available for this purpose. The one I like the best is made by Royal Canin and is called Fiber Reaponse. If this doesn’t help, it may be behavioral. Your veterinarian may be able to provide medication that may help. Stress relief is important as you know. Just in case, here are a few things you may not know or haven’t tried. Cats tend to like a large, uncovered litter box that is in a private location where they cannot be trapped by other pets. They also like a clay based clumping litter that is cleaned daily. Cats who have access to climbing areas or can get up high have less stress. If this is determined to be behaviors. There is a prescription diet called Calm which affects the serotonin levels in the brain and may be helpful. Try to set aside at least 30 minutes a day for vigorous play. This can help to decrease anxiety or stress. Lastly, some cats respond well the Feliway, a pheromone diffuser. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat isn't pooping after moving. What's causing this and how to help?

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