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Why is my male cat screaming in pain when pooping and picked up?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 13 lbs

my male cat keeps screaming (clearly in pain) when he defecates and sometimes he lets out sort of a shriek when picked up in a certain way. What's wrong and what do I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2019

Poor Tiger! He may be constipated leading him to scream when defecating, and his belly may be sore when picked up from this constipation. Because he keeps screaming, I think he needs to see a vet now. Please take him into one immediately.

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