My cat is constipated, not eating, and I can't afford a vet. Help!

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I think my cat is constipated. I've given her a quarter tablespoon of miralax about 3 hours ago. Shes about 16 months old American shorthair. She is still recovering from an eye infection that a vet has already given her eye drops for. She eats but hasn't seemed to use the litter box in about two days at least. I can touch her body and stomach with no visible pain. But she cries when she walks and doesn't seem interested in eating. I have no money but I'm so worried about her. What can I do? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 1 year and 2 months old | 10.11 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You can try giving Phaedra canned food and adding water to it to see if that helps, but if it doesn't, she really has to see a vet. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you. Best of luck.

My cat is constipated, not eating, and I can't afford a vet. Help!

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