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*Bowel Problems!*
Hi everyone!
I hope I am doing this correctly. I'm new here and not sure how this works but I am very worried and need some advice? support? Or something. I have a 14 year old male DLH kitty named Smokie. It has been almost 2 days since he has moved his bowels. He's acting normal in every other way. Has urinated ok, is eating, cleaning himself and playing as normal. He has no other medical conditions that I am aware of. I gave him some petromalt hairball remedy this evening as well as 2 finger fulls of vasoline. I was wondering if I should be worried? Or is 2 days not a long time? Sorry to ramble, I am just very upset. Smokie is like my baby and I am get upset when something like this happens. Thanks in advance! Jennifer (Smokie's Mom! ) |
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*Bowel Problems!*
Some cats only go every other day, but it sounds as if your cat isn't
one of those. Since he has long hair, I would guess he has hair balls and that is what is backing him up. It is good that you have already dosed him with hairball remedies. Also try Temptations for Hairball treats. They come in a foil pouch. The cats love them and they work really well. OwnedByTheKitty wrote: Hi everyone! I hope I am doing this correctly. I'm new here and not sure how this works but I am very worried and need some advice? support? Or something. I have a 14 year old male DLH kitty named Smokie. It has been almost 2 days since he has moved his bowels. He's acting normal in every other way. Has urinated ok, is eating, cleaning himself and playing as normal. He has no other medical conditions that I am aware of. I gave him some petromalt hairball remedy this evening as well as 2 finger fulls of vasoline. I was wondering if I should be worried? Or is 2 days not a long time? Sorry to ramble, I am just very upset. Smokie is like my baby and I am get upset when something like this happens. Thanks in advance! Jennifer (Smokie's Mom! ) |
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*Bowel Problems!*
Suddenly, without warning, OwnedByTheKitty exclaimed (26-Nov-06 4:51 PM):
Hi everyone! I hope I am doing this correctly. I'm new here and not sure how this works but I am very worried and need some advice? support? Or something. I have a 14 year old male DLH kitty named Smokie. It has been almost 2 days since he has moved his bowels. He's acting normal in every other way. Has urinated ok, is eating, cleaning himself and playing as normal. He has no other medical conditions that I am aware of. I gave him some petromalt hairball remedy this evening as well as 2 finger fulls of vasoline. I was wondering if I should be worried? Or is 2 days not a long time? Sorry to ramble, I am just very upset. Smokie is like my baby and I am get upset when something like this happens. Thanks in advance! Jennifer (Smokie's Mom! ) Two days isn't terrible, but it's definitely something to pay attention too if he's more regular. I'd keep with the petromalt and vasoline, and if he goes another 24 hours without passing anything, give your regular vet a call. Could be a hairball backing him up. How long ago did you give the petromalt and vaseline? It can take some time to work. My cat sometimes gets constipated (5 days!) but Laxatone, available from the vet, usually clears that up. Also, make sure he's drinking sufficiently. If he's getting only dry, try feeding him some canned food. And, keep an eye on him. If he's going to the box and straining to poo, but nothing's happening, definitely make a vet appointment. jmc |
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*Bowel Problems!*
Hi all! Thank you for the great advice. It was very helpful. I'm
estatic to report that he is back to normal now. I get teased something awful for keeping track of his potty activity but it's important, I think...you'd do it for a baby, so why not a fur baby, right? =] I'm keeping up with the petromalt and vasoline. Petromalt once a week and a small finger of vasoline daily...he loves vasoline and gets excited to see the jar come out. LOL, but he runs from the petromalt...I put it on his paws and he HATES it. Thanks again so much to all! Hugs, Jennifer jmc wrote: Suddenly, without warning, OwnedByTheKitty exclaimed (26-Nov-06 4:51 PM): Hi everyone! I hope I am doing this correctly. I'm new here and not sure how this works but I am very worried and need some advice? support? Or something. I have a 14 year old male DLH kitty named Smokie. It has been almost 2 days since he has moved his bowels. He's acting normal in every other way. Has urinated ok, is eating, cleaning himself and playing as normal. He has no other medical conditions that I am aware of. I gave him some petromalt hairball remedy this evening as well as 2 finger fulls of vasoline. I was wondering if I should be worried? Or is 2 days not a long time? Sorry to ramble, I am just very upset. Smokie is like my baby and I am get upset when something like this happens. Thanks in advance! Jennifer (Smokie's Mom! ) Two days isn't terrible, but it's definitely something to pay attention too if he's more regular. I'd keep with the petromalt and vasoline, and if he goes another 24 hours without passing anything, give your regular vet a call. Could be a hairball backing him up. How long ago did you give the petromalt and vaseline? It can take some time to work. My cat sometimes gets constipated (5 days!) but Laxatone, available from the vet, usually clears that up. Also, make sure he's drinking sufficiently. If he's getting only dry, try feeding him some canned food. And, keep an eye on him. If he's going to the box and straining to poo, but nothing's happening, definitely make a vet appointment. jmc |
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