Does Tiger have a problem???
 

Since July 1st when Tiger Recovered from his infection things have
changed. Previously, he presented with large, smelly poops. Now, he
poops very little but does pee a lot. He used to eat quite a bit of dry
food (Innova) as treats but now eats mostly canned food. He does eat
plenty and acts normal except he gets in the litter box from time to
time and "tries" with little success. I know that the canned food is at
least 78 percent water (and I add some water to soften it) which could
account for this. He hates to travel so I don't want to take him to the
vet.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

Most inside cats on wet food get their water from the canned food unless
you are in a high humidity area My cats go through water like crazy and
only one has had diabetes but is in recession. Rumble plays more with than
drinks it

I would be worried about trying to go and cant

"---MIKE---" wrote in message
...
Since July 1st when Tiger Recovered from his infection things have
changed. Previously, he presented with large, smelly poops. Now, he
poops very little but does pee a lot. He used to eat quite a bit of dry
food (Innova) as treats but now eats mostly canned food. He does eat
plenty and acts normal except he gets in the litter box from time to
time and "tries" with little success. I know that the canned food is at
least 78 percent water (and I add some water to soften it) which could
account for this. He hates to travel so I don't want to take him to the
vet.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

It sounds to me as though the problem Mike is concerned with is
constipation.

--
Joy

Don't believe everything you think

"Matthew" wrote in message
ng.com...
Most inside cats on wet food get their water from the canned food unless
you are in a high humidity area My cats go through water like crazy and
only one has had diabetes but is in recession. Rumble plays more with
than drinks it

I would be worried about trying to go and cant

"---MIKE---" wrote in message
...
Since July 1st when Tiger Recovered from his infection things have
changed. Previously, he presented with large, smelly poops. Now, he
poops very little but does pee a lot. He used to eat quite a bit of dry
food (Innova) as treats but now eats mostly canned food. He does eat
plenty and acts normal except he gets in the litter box from time to
time and "tries" with little success. I know that the canned food is at
least 78 percent water (and I add some water to soften it) which could
account for this. He hates to travel so I don't want to take him to the
vet.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

Isn't canned pumpkin supposed to help?
Provided Tiger will eat some...

Sylvia M.

"Joy" wrote in message
. ..
It sounds to me as though the problem Mike is concerned with
is constipation.

--
Joy

Don't believe everything you think

"Matthew" wrote in message
ng.com...
Most inside cats on wet food get their water from the canned
food unless you are in a high humidity area My cats go
through water like crazy and only one has had diabetes but
is in recession. Rumble plays more with than drinks it

I would be worried about trying to go and cant

"---MIKE---" wrote in message
...
Since July 1st when Tiger Recovered from his infection things
have
changed. Previously, he presented with large, smelly poops.
Now, he
poops very little but does pee a lot. He used to eat quite a
bit of dry
food (Innova) as treats but now eats mostly canned food. He
does eat
plenty and acts normal except he gets in the litter box from
time to
time and "tries" with little success. I know that the canned
food is at
least 78 percent water (and I add some water to soften it)
which could
account for this. He hates to travel so I don't want to take
him to the
vet.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

Canned food is more efficient - meaning there isn't the "waste" that there is with the high carb hard food. I would worry more about the possibility of a bladder infection.

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:15:21 PM UTC-4, ---MIKE--- wrote:
Since July 1st when Tiger Recovered from his infection things have
changed. Previously, he presented with large, smelly poops. Now, he
poops very little but does pee a lot. He used to eat quite a bit of dry
food (Innova) as treats but now eats mostly canned food. He does eat
plenty and acts normal except he gets in the litter box from time to
time and "tries" with little success. I know that the canned food is at
least 78 percent water (and I add some water to soften it) which could
account for this. He hates to travel so I don't want to take him to the
vet.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

I checked the analysis of the canned food. It has only 1 percent fiber
and 78 percent water (plus what I add). Maybe there isn't enough
residue to make much poop. His going to the litter box could be from
habit like me sitting on the throne every morning after breakfast.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

"---MIKE---" wrote in message
...
I checked the analysis of the canned food. It has only 1 percent fiber
and 78 percent water (plus what I add). Maybe there isn't enough
residue to make much poop. His going to the litter box could be from
habit like me sitting on the throne every morning after breakfast.
-------

No, if he goes to the litterbox to poo he feels the urge and if he cannot do
it he is constipated.
Most cats on a wet food diet like he has now should not be constipated, but
it will make them pee more in comparison to when he was on dry simply
because - well, there's more water to get rid of.
If I were in your position I would phone my vet. There may be something you
can do at home without needing to take him in.

Tweed

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

On 07/18/2012 05:15 PM, ---MIKE--- wrote:
Since July 1st when Tiger Recovered from his infection things have
changed. Previously, he presented with large, smelly poops. Now, he
poops very little but does pee a lot. He used to eat quite a bit of dry
food (Innova) as treats but now eats mostly canned food. He does eat
plenty and acts normal except he gets in the litter box from time to
time and "tries" with little success. I know that the canned food is at
least 78 percent water (and I add some water to soften it) which could
account for this. He hates to travel so I don't want to take him to the
vet.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')




Have you tried Petromalt or something similar? Petromalt is usually
available in the same market where you les of cat laxative. They help
with the hairballs. They are good to have on hand for when things get
"tight". Best wishes. MLB

Does Tiger have a problem???
 

On 07/19/2012 11:34 AM, MLB wrote:
On 07/18/2012 05:15 PM, ---MIKE--- wrote:
Since July 1st when Tiger Recovered from his infection things have
changed. Previously, he presented with large, smelly poops. Now, he
poops very little but does pee a lot. He used to eat quite a bit of dry
food (Innova) as treats but now eats mostly canned food. He does eat
plenty and acts normal except he gets in the litter box from time to
time and "tries" with little success. I know that the canned food is at
least 78 percent water (and I add some water to soften it) which could
account for this. He hates to travel so I don't want to take him to the
vet.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')




Have you tried Petromalt or something similar? Petromalt is usually
available in the same market where you les of cat laxative. They help
with the hairballs. They are good to have on hand for when things get
"tight". Best wishes. MLB

This computer is fouling up my posts with extra letters causing odd
spelling. ????MLB

Does Tiger have a problem??? UPDATE
 

I took Tiger to the vet this afternoon. He is NOT constipated but does
have a bladder infection. He got an antibiotic shot and I am supposed
to get a pill into him twice a day. I'll try to hide it in his food but
I'm not confident this will work.

---MIKE---

In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44� 15' N - Elevation 1580')