My cat had colitis and hasn't pooped. Is she constipated? What to do?

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Hello! A few days ago, my cat was a bout of Colitis. I took her to emergency, and they placed her on Metronidazole. She's improved pretty much 100%. She's eating, drinking, playing, and being her regular self. However, I don't believe I've seen a bowel movement from her. I do have two cats, so it's a bit more difficult to tell. I'm assuming she may be a bit constipated. And if she is, is there anything I can do to help? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 8 months old | 18 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Junie. Most of the time, it will take a while for a cat to have a bowel movement after a bout of colitis. So hopefully this is the case and she is not constipated. If she is eating and drinking normally again, then she should have a bowel movement soon. If she is straining to defecate, then this is more indicative of constipation. Sometimes feeding a bit of canned pumpkin can help. Most of the time, you need to contact her veterinarian though. I hope this information helps!

My cat had colitis and hasn't pooped. Is she constipated? What to do?

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