Kitten has hard poop. Is it constipation? When should I take her to the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Brazilian Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 8 days old
Hi my kitten has been pooping hard not soft poop should i take her to the vet
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on August 26th, 2023
Poor Hazel. It may be she is not getting enough water causing her poop to be hard. I recommend giving her some wet kitten food, and adding a bit of water to it to see if that helps. I'd also recommend getting a cat water fountain. These devices provide a constant source of fresh water, and can encourage cats to drink. Try feeding her the wet food for the next 24-48 hours, but if she continues to have hard poop or it gets worse (she's straining to poop, she's poops very small and hard nuggets, or she develops other signs such as lethargy and a loss of appetite), then I would take her into the vet. I hope this helps!
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Published on October 14th, 2017
At that age they should not need to be stimulated to go to the bathroom. Have you tried placing her in a litter box to see what she does by herself? If there is nothing then I would have her checked, sometimes passing a fecal loop or a thermometer can remove some and help stimulate them more. if the stool is dry then thenvrt may want to add a stool softener. I would get her seen sooner since she is not eating well and not playing.
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