My cat hasn't pooped in 2 days and is uncomfortable. What should I do?

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Hi, my cat is 10.5, male orange tabby, not obese, active. He has not deficated in 2 days. This happened about 4-5 years ago and went on for about a week, and he was close to death. IThat time, he eventually deficated and was immediately fine afterwards. He has been blocked for 2 days and is communicating to me through his meow that he is very uncomfortable. I gave him 2 psyllium husks in water an hour ago which he loved. At what point do I need to worry? I don't like seeing him like this. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 6 months old | 20 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

You are better off giving him Miralax powder. The psyllium is a fiber that will bulk up the stools but it isn't really a laxative/stool softener. I would give him 1/4 teaspoon mixed in a bit of canned food every 12 hours to effect. I think this will help tremendously. https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/equate-clearlax/6000189073881 Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

My cat hasn't pooped in 2 days and is uncomfortable. What should I do?

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