My cat can't poop! What should I do to help with constipation?

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Please help can’t cant poop ! What can I do to help him poop?

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

In mild cases of constipation, a feline hairball laxative such as Laxatone, available at most pet stores, or a teaspoon of canned pumpkin added to the food may help; but if constipation has been going on for more than a couple days, the cat is painful/not eating/vomiting then veterinary care is needed. In male cats we also want to be sure that the issue is not that the cat is trying to pee an unable as male cats can get a blockage of the urethra and be unable to pee which results in them straining in the litterbox. This is a lifethreatening emergency and needs immediate care so if there is any question about whether or not he is peeing he should go to the vet right away.

My cat can't poop! What should I do to help with constipation?

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