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The cat can't go to the toilet

Unfortunately, sometimes a cat can't go to the bathroom, whether it's a pee or a bowel movement. This can be distressing not only for the pet but also for its owner. Emptying the bladder and bowels is a natural process. If this doesn't happen, the animal can become toxic from the breakdown products of urine and feces. Today, we'll discuss the causes and what to do if your cat can't go to the bathroom.

There are causes for everything. If they aren't addressed, your pet will suffer and slowly die. Don't hope the problem will resolve itself or your pet will heal. Often, the cause lies in a serious inflammation.

Let's start with the situation where a cat can't pee. This is usually not easy to determine. Let's explore all the nuances of this problem.

Reasons why a cat can't go to the toilet

The most common reason why a cat can't pee is urolithiasis. Often, sand or stones clog the ducts. The stones themselves rarely pass, and even if they do, they severely injure the mucous membrane. This leads to severe inflammation.

Inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system. These include cystitis, nephritis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, and other conditions. It's impossible to independently diagnose the cause of a cat's inability to urinate. A veterinarian won't always be able to pinpoint the cause, as inflammatory processes can spread very quickly, affecting all organs in the system.

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Signs that your cat is having difficulty or pain when going to the toilet

Symptoms of painful or difficult urination in cats are hard to miss. Your cat will meow loudly, moan, and scream wildly. If any urine is released, it's in very small amounts (more common with inflammatory conditions). If the cause is a mechanical obstruction of the urinary tract, the animal will not pass a single drop of urine.

Your cat won't let you touch her belly because it's in so much pain. The abdominal wall may be very tense, like a tight drum. Your pet can't sleep or even lie on her belly. It's crucial to remember all the symptoms you notice and report them to your veterinarian. The more they know, the easier it will be to make a diagnosis. Drops of blood or pus may be seen in the tray.

If a cat doesn't defecate for more than 24-48 hours, or tries frequently but fails, this is a warning sign. Here are some additional signs to watch for:

  • The abdomen is bloated, dense, and painful to the touch.

  • Behavior changes: the cat sits in the litter box for a long time, meows, and pain is visible when defecating

  • The stool comes out in rare dry lumps or is very hard, and may have cracks or a dry coating.

  • Lack of appetite, lethargy, dehydration

  • Vomiting is possible, especially in cases of complete intestinal obstruction.

  • Increased thirst, weight loss in chronic conditions

Cat treatment

To know how to treat a cat who can't pee, it's important to understand the underlying cause. A treatment plan is then developed based on this. In addition to blood and urine tests, an ultrasound is necessary. Only this will provide the most complete picture of what's happening inside the cat. Based on the results, it's possible to determine the exact cause of the cat's inability to pee.

Most often, catheterization is required. The bladder is flushed with antiseptic solutions. Less often, the veterinarian resorts to surgery. Often, catheters cannot be placed because they lead to further swelling of the urinary tract. This will further prevent the cat from urinating.

Antihistamines aren't the only way to relieve inflammation. Antibiotics are also necessary, especially if the cat hasn't urinated for several days. After all, urine in the bladder is an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms.

It's important to understand that if your pet has ever had urinary tract problems, achieving a full recovery will be extremely difficult. However, the chance of relapse is very high. In 9 out of 10 cases, the disease will return. However, strict adherence to preventative measures can help reduce the risk of recurrence.

Prevention of genitourinary diseases in cats

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Prevention of genitourinary diseases in cats is the same as prevention of urolithiasis or inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system:

  • Prevent the animal from becoming overcooled. There should be no drafts in the house.
  • Vaccinate on time, since pathogenic microorganisms are often the cause of inflammation.
  • The diet must be carefully planned. If something goes wrong, your metabolism will fail. The result will be a host of ailments. One of them is kidney stones. Eliminate everything that's prohibited! No more "oh, it's okay to give it once, nothing will happen." It will! Be careful with meat and fish products.

  • Water should be purified/filtered and readily available at all times. Your pet shouldn't have to wait for you to remember to give it water. And if your pet also eats dry food, without fresh, clean water, health problems are inevitable.
  • If your pet has ever had urinary tract problems or is predisposed to them, it's best to immediately switch them to dry food (there are special lines for urinary tract problems). Then you won't have to worry about formulating the right diet and what to cook.

The cat can't go to the toilet for a big one

Now we have a second case. Your cat hasn't been able to defecate for quite some time—what should you do? What's considered critical, what should you do, and where should you go? Let's find out.

Reasons why a cat can't poop

Let's look at all the possible reasons why a cat can't go to the toilet.

Inflammatory processes in the digestive tract Sometimes they lead to constipation, which prevents the cat from defecating for a long time. And if it does, the whole house knows about it because the pet screams and meows loudly. Peristalsis slows, and intestinal contents stagnate and decay. Moisture is absorbed from the intestines, causing the contents to harden. This leads to constipation.
The presence of foreign objects or neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract that impede the passage of food Dogs often chew bones, thereby clogging their intestines with debris, but cats also sometimes eat unwanted food. Hair often accumulates in the intestines after licking, forming a pilobezoar. This can only be removed surgically. If left untreated, the pet will slowly die from toxicity.
Cat diet More often than not, an unbalanced diet leads to constipation and bowel problems. A lack of water, or insufficient amounts, means that food moves through the intestines dry, which significantly slows down the digestion process. Feces dry out, become hard, and scratch the intestinal lining. And if they remain in the animal for a long time, they can even lead to intoxication. However, by introducing more water into the pet's diet and increasing the amount of succulent foods containing fiber (like vegetables), bowel problems almost immediately disappear.
Compression of the intestines It can be caused by tumors, loop torsion, adhesions, other organs, or a hernia. This is what causes it to develop. intestinal obstruction, or peristalsis slows down significantly.
Problems with the anus Inflammation of the rectum and scarring of the sphincter make bowel movements very difficult. The animal is afraid of the pain, so it endures it.

How to help a cat

Signs that your cat is having bowel problems

Most owners don't immediately notice symptoms of bowel problems in cats. But if you look closely, you can see changes in their condition.

The most obvious symptom of bowel problems in a cat is a lack of bowel movements in the litter box for several days. Naturally, the older your cat gets, the less frequently he poops. But that doesn't mean he'll hold it for three days. A quick look inside the litter box will tell you whether he's done his business or not.

Even if the cat doesn't hold it for long, she'll let you know with her restlessness and loud meowing that her tummy hurts. It may be hard, bloated.

Cat treatment

Treating a cat with bowel problems is simple: eliminate the cause. Review the diet and provide more water. Laxatives should only be administered after a veterinary examination. If the cause is an obstruction or adhesions/tumors/foreign objects, using a laxative will lead to intestinal rupture.

If your doctor approves such medications, choose gentle ones, such as Vaseline oil or Duphalac. Castor oil should not be given to animals for constipation. It will cause severe abdominal pain, and bowel movements will not occur.

Medications containing lacto- and bifidobacteria are always prescribed to repopulate the intestines with beneficial microflora. Enemas may be prescribed, but it's best to administer them in a clinic to avoid harming the animal.

More wet food and water

If the condition is not critical and the cat is generally alive, you can try to help at home, while being careful:

  • Provide free and constant access to clean fresh water

  • Include wet food or soak dry food to increase the moisture content of the food.

  • Improve physical activity: games, climbing, more movement

  • Remove hairballs: brushing, especially for long-haired cats, malt pastes or hairball removers

  • Mild laxatives or stool softeners may be used (only on the advice of a veterinarian)

  • Do a light massage of the abdomen with circular movements, stroking

  • Check the litter box: cleanliness, filler, location - stress due to an inconvenient location or poor filler can also interfere

If there is no result within 48 hours, or your condition worsens (cough, vomiting, refusal to eat), you should consult a specialist.

Diagnostic measures that are often lacking

To understand why a cat can't go to the toilet, veterinarians prescribe:

Table: Diagnostic methods

Method What does it find out?
Complete blood count and blood biochemistry presence of dehydration, impaired kidney/liver function, electrolyte imbalances
Stool analysis for parasites the presence of worms and protozoa that interfere with normal bowel movements
Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity detection of tumors, intestinal obstruction, and problems with internal organs
X-ray or contrast X-ray of the intestines detection of foreign bodies, obstruction, megacolon
Neurological examination damage to the nerves that control relaxation of the anal sphincter
Pain assessment/orthopedic examination pelvic injuries, pain in the hind legs that prevent the cat from taking a pose

Preventing bowel problems in cats

Preventing bowel problems in cats: basic rules.

  1. Balance your pet's diet. Be sure to include fresh vegetables in your pet's menu.
  2. The animal should always have fresh and clean water in sufficient quantity.
  3. Take your cat for walks more often. Movement helps the bowels work better.
  4. See your veterinarian. Preventive checkups will help avoid health problems. Don't overlook (let alone neglect) illnesses. The digestive tract is long, so inflammation can "hide" anywhere. An ultrasound can help pinpoint this area.

If you have any questions about this topic, please ask them in the comments – we'll be happy to help!

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  • Hello! My cat hasn't had a bowel movement for two days. He sits in the litter box for a long time. He eats dry food and drinks a lot of water. I don't know what to do.

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    • Hello! Are there any other clinical signs besides the lack of bowel movements? If there is no vomiting, loss of appetite, or abdominal tenderness, you can give your pet a laxative at your own risk. The most readily available are castor oil or Vaseline oil (inexpensive at human pharmacies), or sunflower oil as a last resort. Duphalac or any lactulose can also be used, but the effect is not immediate (may take several days). Replace the food with wet food.

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    • You can use the oil neat or dilute it with water 1:1. You can also use it as an enema, using 5-10 ml. You can add the oil a second time after 2-3 hours. However, it's best to consult a doctor to rule out intestinal obstruction or volvulus. Laxatives should not be given in these cases.

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  • Hello. My cat was neutered. He went to the bathroom normally for the first couple of days, but now he hasn't had a bowel movement for two days, and the last time he peed was yesterday morning. And every time he needs to go, he screams like crazy. There's a tomato in the bathroom, but he can't go.

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    • Hello! What are you feeding your cat? Is he getting enough moisture? Have you given him Vaseline or castor oil? No-shpa for spasms to help him pee? Have you taken his temperature? Are there any puss, swelling, or redness?

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  • Hello! My cat couldn't pee. As recommended by the doctor, I poured tea on him, but he resisted, and the tea got into his bronchi. He wheezed and coughed intermittently. The doctor said it would pass. How can I remove the fluid from his bronchi?
    Thanks for the answer.

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    • Hello! Let me first answer your question: there's no way you can remove fluid from the LUNGS. The animal would have coughed it up from the bronchi on its own and right away. Now, seriously: what kind of technique is this, giving a cat tea? Is this some kind of new treatment? The animal should have had an ultrasound! It could have a stone blocking the bladder, it could have severe inflammation (and swelling), or it could be compressing the ureter. The cause needs to be found and then addressed as quickly as possible. The animal may need surgery or at least bladder catheterization.

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    • This is the course of treatment my cat went through.
      1.ceftriaxone + lidocaine + injection liquid.
      2. No-shpa.
      3. Nephrophyte (This is the tea).
      4. Kotervin.
      There are no problems with the toilet now.
      I asked about an ultrasound, and they told me they don't do it on an empty bladder (my entire diaper was wet on the way to the clinic). They said if treatment doesn't help, they'll insert a catheter.
      I'm worried about wheezing and coughing. What should I do?

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    • Hello! This is the standard treatment for cystitis (some may add to it, others may omit homeopathy). Regarding the cough: Get an x-ray, and at least have the veterinarian auscultate (listen to the lungs and breathing). Bronchitis and pneumonia must be ruled out.

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  • Hello! Could you please tell me? This winter, our little cat has been hanging out near the radiator and has eaten practically nothing for about two weeks. Consequently, he's become very weak, even though we've been carrying him to his bowls for food and water. Now, he's slowly started eating and drinking. While "eating" is a bit of a stretch, he still eats occasionally. He has the urge to pee, and he sits down, but he's too weak to do so. Please advise me on what to do and how to help him at this point; veterinary clinics are far away.

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    • Hello! Your pet hasn't eaten for two weeks, and you still haven't found the time or opportunity to take them to the vet? Prolonged starvation can cause kidney, liver, and other internal organ problems. Of course, how can a cat that hasn't eaten or really drank anything poop? Water should at least be given through a syringe without a needle (ideally, saline solutions; special powders can be purchased at human pharmacies for pennies). I'm afraid to recommend a laxative without examining the animal, as there's no guarantee it won't cause a twisted bowel. An enema should only be tried very carefully, monitoring the animal's condition and well-being. Give the animal fluids and administer saline solutions subcutaneously (5-10 ml at a time) every 5-6 hours. If the animal begins to drink and eat normally, then administer subcutaneously every 12 hours. What should you feed it now? Only liquids! No meat (it will make the constipation worse) or rice. Vegetables and fermented milk products should be included in the diet.

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  • Good evening! My 3-year-old Scottish Fold cat had loose stools two days ago. I gave him a single dose of Smecta—half a packet diluted with water. Now, for three days, he hasn't gone to the bathroom, but he's eating as usual. Can you advise me on what I can do to get him to poop now?

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    • Hello! Half a packet is a lot =) For cats, 1/3 of a diluted packet is enough (dilute the entire packet according to the instructions, but give no more than 1/3 of the resulting solution at a time). If you need it urgently, then Vaseline/castor oil/at worst, sunflower/olive oil. Give about a teaspoon. Duphalac is recommended because it takes two or three days to work. If the oil doesn't help, then an enema will be necessary.

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  • Good day! Tell me what to do!
    At first the cat had diarrhea for a week, in the last days of this week there was diarrhea with mucus (we went to the doctor and were prescribed smecta 3 times a day for 3-5 days and otilosin for 3-5 days.
    Today is already the 4th day of constipation(((He eats and drinks well! But what should I do!?

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    • Hello! Oh, forgive the indiscreet question, but how did you administer the smecta? How did you dilute it and how much? I suspect the constipation is caused by the excessive smecta. Stop it and see if diarrhea returns. If it starts again, you need to look for the cause of the digestive upset. Have you had deworming recently? What were you feeding? Did you take the animal's temperature? Does the animal have access to the outdoors? Did you take its body temperature? Did they do any tests at the clinic?

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  • Good evening. My cat very frequently (every 5 minutes) sits in the litter box and leaves without leaving anything behind. His behavior hasn't changed (except for this odd behavior). Can you tell me what this could be?

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    • Hello! Can't pee or pee? If you're having trouble peeing, it could be a kidney stone, cystitis, or some other inflammatory condition of the urinary tract. You need to go to the clinic immediately, because if your bladder doesn't empty for a long time, it could burst (it's not made of rubber, after all, and urine accumulates). If you're having trouble peeing, there are even more possible causes: constipation, intussusception (volvulus), a foreign body in the intestine (obstruction), a tumor, etc.

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  • Hello, my kitten is a month old and we have never seen problems with her like constipation or difficulty going to the toilet before.
    The three of them seemed to think everything was fine and there were no problems with the litter box. But one kitten had a problem: she meowed and couldn't go. A vet friend told her to give her an injection and not feed her for three days, only give her water.
    What else is fashionable to do?

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    • Hello! Absolutely not!!! What are you talking about! A month-old kitten on a starvation diet? What kind of monster advised you to do that? Would you put a six-month-old on water alone for three days? And here's a baby, too. A starvation diet should last no more than 12 hours (from evening until morning, or maybe you feed at 6 a.m. in the morning and come home from work and feed again at 6 p.m.), but not three days.
      What are you feeding the kitten? It's possible the kitten is genuinely shy around other kittens; some are just too neat. Has the vet suggested probiotics, Duphalac, or similar supplements? Describe what you're feeding the little one; that might be the cause and adjustments may be needed.

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  • Good afternoon. My cat is 8 years old. He can't poop, has stopped eating, and only drinks milk. He hides in the dark. We gave him an enema, the doctor gave him saline water, and injected him with No-Spa, antibiotics, Gomon, vitamins, and caffeine. There are no results yet. There's no way to get a blood test or an ultrasound.

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    • Hello! What hormone was injected and why? Dexamethasone? Or prednisone? Without determining the cause, it's impossible to say what exactly to give the animal. Have you dewormed? Does the pet have long fur or does it shed heavily? In that case, give malt paste daily. What are you feeding him? How is he drinking water? Has he vomited? Has he peed at all since the treatment? What is his abdomen like: bloated, hard, soft, or painful? Have you ruled out an obstruction? Was there a bowel movement after the enema? What kind of feces did he pass (hard balls, hairballs, or something else)? Laxatives should not be used unless an obstruction or volvulus is ruled out.

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  • Hello! My cat had been unable to urinate for several hours. We took him to the veterinary clinic, where he was diagnosed with urolithiasis and cystitis. He was given a catheter for three days and medication. After that, he couldn't urinate properly, only passing small amounts. We took him twice for bladder irrigation. After a month of treatment and diet, he's still urinating in small amounts. How long can this continue, and what should I do?

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    • Hello! You need to get some blood and urine tests and a bladder ultrasound to assess your pet's health and check for inflammation. What treatment did you use? How comprehensive was the therapy? Did you manage to overcome the kidney stones? What are you currently feeding? It would be helpful to provide more details about the treatment. Your pet may be wetting themselves a little because they haven't fully recovered or because they are afraid of pain (psychologically).

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  • Hello, my British Shorthair cat is 7 months old and straight-eared. He ate raw meat. He hasn't been able to poop for four days. He's drinking water and started eating food, but his tummy is slightly swollen and hard. Please help.

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    • Hello! Give him 5 ml of Vaseline or castor oil. Duphalac will only work for three days. Are you sure he only ate meat and nothing inedible? Is there any vomiting? Have you dewormed him lately? Infestations can complicate bowel movements. Ideally, he should be examined by a veterinarian to rule out an obstruction, volvulus, or something more serious. Perhaps an enema can be performed at a veterinary clinic.

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  • Hello, our cat hasn't defecated for four days. She eats natural food (mostly chicken fillet, beef, chicken hearts, occasionally liver, and fish every two weeks; we give her capelin. We freeze all of these foods first and only give them after defrosting. She also eats cottage cheese and low-fat sour cream. She rarely drinks milk and sometimes a little wet food. She's happy and playful, her belly isn't bloated or hard. She defecates regularly without any problems. I gave her Vaseline, but she still hasn't. She's spayed and nine months old. Could you tell me what might be causing this? And how can I help her? I can't take her to the vet yet; it's in another city.

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    • Hello! You need to change your dog's diet. Introduce cereals, vegetables (a must! Fiber is essential for normal bowel movements), more liquids (broths without seasonings or salts), water, kefir, and fermented baked milk. You're giving too much protein; it's difficult to digest, takes a long time, and moves slowly through the intestines. Therefore, if you want to feed natural food, make sure the diet is complete and includes liquids and vegetables. Use only good brands of dry (and wet) food (no Whiskas, Kitekat, Friskies, Felix, or other junk). Now give more water (eliminate all meat-based foods), Vaseline or castor oil (a teaspoon). Duphalac will only work on the second or third day.

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  • Hello, our cat ate everything, but then he suddenly became ill, now he doesn’t eat or drink anything, and doesn’t even go to the toilet at all, this has been going on for 2 days.

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    • Hello! How old is your cat? What exactly has he been eating? What was his last meal? Is he indoors or outdoors? Vomiting? Diarrhea? What's the temperature? What other clinical signs are there? An animal can't suddenly become ill (everything is fine, wonderful, and then suddenly he's sick). There are always causes (contributing factors) and precursor symptoms. If your cat hasn't eaten, drunk, or defecated for more than 2 days, he needs to see a veterinarian. This will require an IV, detoxification, and, most importantly, finding the cause of the illness. Without determining the cause, it's impossible to cure your cat. Advice: your cat urgently needs an IN-PERSON VISIT to a veterinarian, who will examine it and, based on your cat's condition, ask you leading questions to gather the most accurate medical history possible. They will also prescribe tests and additional examinations to provide a more accurate diagnosis.

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  • My cat is about 15-16 years old. She's always playful, cheerful, and affectionate. She's been on dry food for a long time, occasionally eating jelly food (in chunks). She drinks as much water as she wants, and she drinks milk. I've never noticed anything wrong with her health. But then I decided to feed her capelin. She forgot about the food and ate the fish for about four days. When I tried to pick her up, she started meowing loudly. I put her back on the floor, and she growled at me not to touch her! I think the change in diet has affected her and she's constipated. Could you help me determine this? It's been going on for about two hours.

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    • How long has the animal been without a bowel movement (a day or more)? It's unclear what it means for 2 hours? Constipation? Growling? You can't change your pet's diet so abruptly. You can't put it on a pure fish diet (a pure protein diet without carbohydrates is hard on the kidneys, especially for an elderly animal). What kind of food do you usually feed it? Whiskas, Friskies, Kitekat? Give a teaspoon of Vaseline oil (find it at the pharmacy), castor oil, or, in extreme cases, sunflower oil. This is an emergency measure for constipation. Don't administer an enema yourself (only ask a veterinarian), otherwise you risk damaging the rectum, as the animal will definitely start struggling. A veterinarian should also examine the animal to rule out an intestinal obstruction (maybe it licked its own fur, swallowed a toy, or another foreign object), as giving a laxative in this case could lead to an intestinal rupture.

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  • Hello! My kitten is 6 months old. We went for a walk outside today, and since then, she hasn't been able to pee. She's sitting in the potty but can't go. She's meowing. She has a cold. Is there anything I can give her to ease the pain?

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    • Hello! It sounds like cystitis, but it's best to confirm the diagnosis with an in-person examination. To relieve pain (to stop spasms), give No-Spa—just a quarter of a bottle, since the kitten is small—or by injection (but your veterinarian should tell you the exact dosage based on the animal's weight and overall condition). Stop-Cystitis and antibiotics, which should again be prescribed by a veterinarian (many medications are not available over-the-counter, and the usual amoxicillin won't help). You can also warm the kitten (place a heating pad under it). Improve its feeding and add vitamins to speed up its recovery. However, take the kitten to the vet to avoid complications.

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  • Hello, we have a Scottish Fold. He hasn't gone to the bathroom for three days now, neither peeing nor eating. He only started drinking water today. It feels like there's a large, round, hard lump on his right side. He vomits once a day. We live in a village, there are no clinics. We'll try to see a doctor tomorrow. Is there anything we can do to help him in the meantime?

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    • Hello! You absolutely must see a veterinarian. The animal's liver is located on the right side. Normally, it shouldn't protrude beyond the last rib and shouldn't be palpable. If you see something suspiciously protruding on the right side, it could be liver inflammation. Therefore, you should immediately see a veterinarian. Furthermore, the animal is vomiting and has refused food and water. A lack of urination is a worrying symptom. While laxatives can be used to treat bowel movements (though how can feces be produced if the cat hasn't eaten or drunk for several days), urination is much more difficult. Without an in-person examination, a veterinarian cannot make a diagnosis or prescribe treatment.

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  • Hello, our British shorthair cat ate a piece of salted salmon. The next day, she started feeling worse: lethargic, useless litter box visits, and vomiting. There's dampness under her tail, but no diarrhea. She's feeling better now, but she's not going to the bathroom, just pretending not to cry.

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    • Hello. You should have immediately given activated charcoal (1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight) or Polysorb. Is there anything your cat can do to help her bowel movements? Maybe she hasn't eaten in a few days? Give her more fluids and feed her something light to ease her bowel movements. You can give her vegetable broth or lean meat broth. You can also give her kefir. If there's no vomiting or diarrhea, and her temperature is normal, try giving her a little Vaseline or castor oil to help her relax a bit. If your pet isn't feeling well, or is visibly unwell, call the vet or take her to the vet yourself. Most likely, your cat is feeling unwell after eating salty and fatty foods that aren't suitable for her. Think about how you feel after eating something fatty and heavy, and how sick you feel in your stomach afterwards.

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  • Hello, we have a neutered British Shorthair cat, he's only 10 months old. After his neutering, we noticed he's having problems urinating. He pees every other day, one day is fine, the next he can't and there's blood dripping. We haven't seen a vet. What can we do about it?

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    • Hello! Who did the neutering? Surely they didn't just do it at home. So, the vet was there. That's why I should see him. Is the cat bothered when urinating? How long exactly did it take since the neutering before these symptoms appeared? Is it bad that the cat urinates so infrequently? Is there blood in the urine or just blood? In any case, this is not just cause for concern, but alarm bells. There's nothing you can do at home! I can't say what to give your cat because I can't give a diagnosis without an examination. Cystitis, urolithiasis, inflammation of the urethra or its injury, narrowing of the urethra (hence the infrequent urination), or other inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system. The cat may require surgery, or antibiotic therapy and symptomatic treatment may be sufficient. See a vet immediately!

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  • Hello! Please help. My cat hasn't been able to pee or pee for four days now, and his tummy is swollen. He's also vomiting, some kind of yellow, but he's not eating anything, only drinking a little water. Please tell me what to do?

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    • Hello! Why did you wait so long? The animal is already vomiting bile! This could be due to an intestinal obstruction, a volvulus, or any number of other conditions. An urgent in-person consultation and examination with additional tests (blood and urine tests, vomit analysis, and an ultrasound are essential) is necessary. You won't be able to treat the animal at home. The animal's abdomen is bloated due to gas that won't pass. Feces that haven't passed for so long are already causing intoxication. And without water, it's absolutely essential. Especially since the animal is vomiting. Dehydration is just around the corner. In any case, in addition to emergency veterinary care (which may even involve surgery), the animal will require IV fluids!

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  • Hello. I have a Persian cat. He's neutered and 8 years old. He's sick now. We took him to our vet. He prescribed vitamins and deworming. He was lethargic for a couple of days. Then he drank a lot of fluids and started peeing. He stopped eating. A week later, we took him for a booster shot, but he got worse. The vet told me to take him for three days of injections and intravenous fluids because he'd even stopped drinking. I've been giving him fluids and syringe feeding for two days now. He was vomiting all day yesterday. He's getting worse and thinner every day. What should I do?

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    • Hello! Blood and urine tests are needed. An ultrasound is recommended. Don't force-feed. Just give water. The food won't go down well anyway. Therefore, give water and warm broths through a syringe without a needle. Special saline solutions are prescribed for dehydration (after vomiting and diarrhea), as they contain salts, minerals, and glucose, which are necessary for normal water-salt balance. Besides lethargy and loss of appetite, the animal should show other symptoms of illness. Is its temperature normal? Generally, a blood test should be done, and based on the results, we can determine what the animal has and how to treat it.

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  • Good afternoon. It's freezing outside and we found a kitten. He was completely frozen. We warmed him up, fed him, and in the morning he started bringing him in. Within a day, he stopped having diarrhea and couldn't pee, and he cried loudly. We're having trouble getting to the vet because of work. He's so thin, we're worried about him. What can we do to at least keep him going until Sunday? We'll take him there.

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    • Hello! In any case, the little one needs to be taken to the vet. The kitten could have developed pneumonia after exposure to cold. Especially since he lived outdoors, he could have contracted an infectious disease. Helminthiasis is also possible. If the animal is constipated, you can give castor oil or Vaseline oil (be sure to buy it at a pharmacy). Duphalac sometimes helps (but not for the first day). Give plenty of water to prevent the feces from becoming hard. You can also give probiotics (powders are abundant: bifidobacturin, normobact, for example, which help normalize digestion). You probably won't be able to administer an enema yourself. But in any case, the kitten needs to be dewormed. They can also cause diarrhea and constipation. Try massaging the tummy (clockwise) and placing a slightly warm heating pad on the tummy (only if there is inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, especially purulent, as this will increase the risk of accelerating inflammation). What did you even feed the kitten when you brought him home? Maybe he overate in his excitement and his bowel movements slowed down?

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  • Hello! We found a kitten today! We fed him, but he won't go to the bathroom. He's constantly crying and his belly is swollen! He's also constantly passing runny poop from his butt! Help, he's in pain.

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    • Hello! Run to the veterinary clinic. There are many reasons. The kitten could be heavily infested with worms, it could have an infectious disease, or it could be something non-infectious (such as gastrointestinal inflammation). In any case, an examination is necessary. Take the temperature and administer anthelmintics (unless the veterinarian confirms an infectious disease after the examination). It is important to rule out a foreign body in the intestines (it interferes with the normal passage of solid feces). How often does the kitten defecate? How old is it (very young kittens naturally have a swollen belly). Did they feed it milk? Sometimes diarrhea develops after giving milk. To determine exactly what you need to do, an IN-PERSON examination by a veterinarian is essential. Do not give antipyretics yourself (if you are taking the temperature). Aspirin and paracetamol are PROHIBITED for cats! And it is not advisable to give anything before a visit to the veterinarian, so as not to mask the symptoms. If the kitten is in severe pain, give a quarter of a No-Spa tablet to relieve the spasm. This will only provide some relief, but won't address the underlying cause.

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    • We live in a village and don't have a vet. He was in a lot of pain, so I gave him 1/5 of a Sinade laxative tablet! He passed water twice that night, and again in the morning! He stopped screaming! He ate raw fish and drank water.

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    • Well, first of all, you shouldn't feed raw fish and raw meat to animals (don't forget about parasites and infectious agents). Freeze them for about 3 days, then defrost and boil them until half-cooked, or boil them right away (without salt or seasonings). Secondly, deworm your cat. Laxatives, by the way, can also cause bloating and stomach pain. Give low-fat cottage cheese or sour cream as soon as the loose stools subside. Boil oatmeal (to encourage the kitten to eat, add a little fish for flavor and boiled chicken).

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  • Hello! I adopted a Maine Coon kitten from her parents on September 27th. Three days later, I noticed she wasn't going to the bathroom (I hadn't noticed before because I adopted three kittens at once), so I went to the vet. They prescribed injections, and for five days she took them to the bathroom once a day, but she still went. Today marks the third day since we ran out of injections, and the second day since she stopped going to the bathroom again. What should I do in this situation?

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    • Hello! I can't tell you exactly what to do because I don't know what injections you were prescribed. We need to find the reason why he's not going to the bathroom. Perhaps you should review his diet? More water and wet food. Could he be suffering from physiological constipation due to stress? Or perhaps his peristalsis is weakened, causing his stool to pass slowly? In one case, laxatives (Vaseline oil, Duphalac, and similar products) may be appropriate, while in another case, more serious treatment (including surgery) is required. How did your cat go to the bathroom? Hard pellets or normal ones? What are you feeding him? Have you dewormed him? Is his stomach hard? Does it hurt when you touch him? What diagnosis did the doctor give?

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  • Hello, please tell me my cat often sits on the potty and can't go to the bathroom. We went to the doctor and he prescribed Vaseline oil. We gave it to her, but it's been a while and there's been no effect. We don't know what to do next. All our doctors have been called away for military training. Please help.

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    • Hello! How many times have you given Vaseline oil? In what quantity? Has intestinal obstruction or volvulus been ruled out? What are you feeding your pet? If there are no pathologies, but your pet is simply constipated, try Duphalac or its analogues. It's the safest medication, although it has one drawback: it doesn't work within the first 24 hours. A couple of milliliters once a day is given, but the bowels may not empty until 2-3 days. And the bowel movement is so severe that the animal doesn't always make it to the litter box (the liquid portion comes out first, which "pushes out" the more solid feces). Therefore, if you don't mind loose stools for 24 hours, then give Duphalac. As an emergency measure, only enemas are recommended, but again, it's best to have them administered by a veterinarian to avoid harming the animal (if you can find small enemas like Microlax for infants, try them if you're confident in administering them yourself). But again, this is only at your own risk (if the animal has not emptied its bowels for more than 3 days and it is clearly bothered by this).

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  • Hello! Help, my Bagirochka has stopped eating food. She's asking for liver, boiled fish, raw pork, and maybe boiled chicken. She hasn't had a bowel movement in a few days. I gave her a deworming pill on the 9th, but I don't see her going to the bathroom after the pill. Please help. What should I do?

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    • Hello! I wonder why your cat asks for these particular foods? =) But seriously, your cat is most likely constipated. Your Bagheera is eating too much protein. Vegetables are needed so that the fiber they contain can "cleanse" the intestines. Carbohydrates should be introduced. Fermented milk products are a must to help the intestines. After deworming, the animal must have a bowel movement (certainly within 24 hours). Otherwise, the paralyzed or killed parasites (depending on how the drug worked) will begin to decompose right in the intestines, which will lead to poisoning. Give a small laxative (the simplest is Duphalac or its analogues, a couple of ml for several days, or Vaseline or castor oil bought at the pharmacy). If you can't do this yourself, go to the clinic. Let them at least give you an enema. The intestines definitely need to be cleaned. And change the diet! You can't give so much protein.

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  • Hello! My cat is pooping mucus with a small amount of blood. He hasn't had a normal bowel movement in a while. He screams, growls, and strains when trying to go to the bathroom. We went to the vet, they gave him Bari and prescribed Smecta and suppositories. The only change is that there's less blood and he's not screaming as loudly. What could be wrong? A follow-up X-ray showed that Bari had cleared his bowels.

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    • Hello! How often do you give Smecta? It's a constipating agent on its own. Yes, it's a good absorbent, but it does constipate. What's your cat's diet? What do you feed it? How much exercise does it get? How old is it? Could this constipation be related to improper feeding? Not enough water? Lack of exercise? What did you cleanse its intestines for? Are you deworming it? What kind of blood is it: dried and dark, or fresh, scarlet? Drops or clots? Does your cat have hemorrhoids? Maybe it's afraid of the pain, so it's holding it in for a long time, and that's why it doesn't go to the toilet? There could be a ton of reasons. You need to find out which one is causing the discomfort and address it.

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  • Hello! We also experienced constipation. He was able to defecate after two days. After that, we started feeding him premium dry food. Now he's asking for food and eats everything. But he hasn't been able to go to the litter box again. It's been three days now. He asks as if he's always hungry. Meanwhile, his fur is shedding profusely in the middle of summer. I've only seen him roll around on his butt once. Could it be worms, and what kind of medication should we consider in such cases? Our vet said it's more likely due to overeating. Ours has been dragging his belly for a year now. We just need to wait and put him on a strict diet with high-quality food.

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    • Hello! You've answered your own questions =) But let's start from the beginning. Even pets should be dewormed every three months. There are plenty of medications available (you can read articles about them on this website, which describe the active ingredients and provide detailed instructions). Worms can cause constipation (if a lot of them have accumulated in the intestines).
      Now about the fur. Look at what's falling out. You can tell the difference between winter undercoat and normal, healthy fur. Shedding can be caused by inappropriate food. We recently brought our cat in for an appointment with a tangled coat, itchy, and restless. My colleagues and I carefully trimmed it, and in a conversation with the owner, we discovered that they were feeding her a good food (super premium). They suggested switching to a different brand (again, super premium or holistic). Two weeks later, we brought the cat in for a checkup. She was unrecognizable. The change in food was beneficial. The old food just didn't suit her; it's all individual.
      Now about overfeeding. Don't overfeed animals! They won't go on a diet on their own... Start by reducing portions (the easiest way). Gradually, their stomach size will decrease. Change the food, too (super-premium and holistic foods are more easily digestible, so much less is needed for the animal to feel full).

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  • In any case, you need to go to the vet. Otherwise, the animal will die from the urine... How sad!

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