Cats suffer from constipation quite often, especially if they are fed only plant and natural foods. Constipation in these pets manifests itself in the absence of bowel movements for several days in a row. If this problem takes place, it is imperative to fight it, and not wait for the weather by the sea!
Instructions
Step 1
Most often, constipation in cats is caused by foods such as rice and boiled liver. Veterinarians have noticed that cats that eat mostly wet or dry food rarely encounter this problem. Be that as it may, further actions to combat this ailment are carried out only after a thorough analysis of the diet of your pet. The first step will be the exclusion of fermented milk products, boiled rice and liver, as well as vegetables and cereals from the daily diet of animals.
Step 2
Another cause of constipation in cats may be a disease called megacolon, a severe distension of the colon. In this case, the structure of the intestine is disturbed, as well as its function. If a cat suffers from this particular disease, then it will experience a state of constipation, regardless of its nutrition. In any case, you need to put the cat on an appropriate diet and watch his bowel movements. If after 1-2 days nothing has changed, you need to urgently contact your veterinarian. Delay in this case may turn out to be like death!
Step 3
It is the veterinarian who will determine what exactly the cat is suffering from - the usual constipation or intestinal obstruction. The second option is the worst, since the obstruction can be caused by blockage of the animal's intestines by some inedible material. In this case, the cat's belly will be hard and tense, and the animal itself will experience pain whenever it touches its belly. Sometimes hard feces are felt in the intestines. If a trip to the veterinarian for some reason cannot be carried out in the near future, then you need to start treating the cat yourself. Just be careful!
Step 4
You need to stock up on vaseline oil purchased at a regular pharmacy. Do not use castor oil and vegetable oil in the case of cats! Petroleum jelly softens stool stuck in the colon and does not harm the intestinal walls. It hurts that it is not absorbed by the cat's body, unlike vegetable oil, which has a detrimental effect on the pet's liver. Pour oil into the corner of the animal's mouth in the amount of 10-20 ml. Basically, vaseline oil does not taste bad, so the cat should not resist, but everything is individual.
Step 5
After 4 hours after the first dose, you need to repeat this procedure. This time, 5 ml of oil will suffice. After that, you need to monitor your pet: if there is no stool, then the procedure should be repeated up to 5 times, giving the cat no more than 5 ml of oil every 4 hours. If, after the first dose, oil begins to come out of the cat's anus, then this will indicate constipation or partial intestinal obstruction. An enema will be an excellent remedy in this situation, but an unprepared owner simply cannot deliver it to his pet. Therefore, it is better to entrust this to a professional veterinarian.
Step 6
Another treatment for obstructed or absent bowel movements in cats is the use of therapeutic agents that soften the stool like liquid paraffin. The most popular is the laxative "Lactusan", which restores the beneficial microflora, suppressing the pathogenic and protecting the animal's body from toxins. You can also use "Duphalac", which is a gentle laxative and stimulates the intestinal motility of the cat. This medicine acts within a day or two after being introduced into the animal's body. Doses of both drugs must be adjusted by a veterinarian! Do not determine them "by eye" at home.
