My cat only poops with pumpkin. Is she still constipated or normal?

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My cat was constipated for three days and it gets better when I gave her some mashed pumpkin on the third day. But now it becomes a weird situation that she only pooped when I give pumpkin and no poop if I don’t. Is this still constipation? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 9 months old | 8.2 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Constipation in cats occurs when cats have infrequent, hard bowel movements, often with some degree of straining. Given Carat's infrequent bowel movements, it sounds quite likely that she has some degree of constipation. My goal for cats that can suffer from constipation is to get them to a point where they have a normal (not too hard/not too soft) bowel movement every day without straining. If a bit of mashed pumpkin keeps Carat regular, feel free to give her a small amount regularly. However, if her constipation issues seem to worsen, it would be best to take her to the vet. Some cats require stool softeners on a chronic basis. I hope this helps and that all goes well for Carat!

My cat only poops with pumpkin. Is she still constipated or normal?

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