Why hasn't my senior cat pooped in days after her medications?

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I gave my 15 yr old cat metacam for arthritis pain on an empty stomach and it triggered her IBS - diarrhea and vomiting. She was given metronidazole, cerenia, and buprenorphine. Now she hasn't pooped in four days... Sorry, I forgot to mention that she IS eating and drinking water. She's behaving normally. Playful and her happy self. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 15 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would not be overly worried about her not producing stools just yet. The metronidazole and the buprenorphine can both cause a decrease in gastric motility but moreso the buprenorphine. If she is still on the buprenorphine I would discontinue it unless you feel like she is still in a lot of pain. If she will eat it, you can offer her some canned pumpkin as that may help stimulate her GI tract. Pure canned pumpkin, not pie filling. About one teaspoon 2-3 times per day. I would also recommend you start her on a probiotic - one made for cats, not humans. I like this one but any one made for cats is fine. ( https://www.amazon.com/Purina-Veterinary-Fortiflora-Nutritional-Supplement/dp/B001650OE0 ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why hasn't my senior cat pooped in days after her medications?

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