I have a female cat approx 14 yrs old. She went in the litter box and didn't do anything, then ran around the house screaming as if she was in pain. Then she was hiding under my bed with a terd hanging out. Sorry for the details, but it appears she is having difficulty. I'm not sure if it's because she has maybe chewed on our fake Xmas tree, or something else. She cleans herself a lot and always pukes up fur balls. Her belly is wide and the vet says she's healthy, but probably has fur balls that haven't passed one way or another. I don't want to leave her alone in pain, but I also don't want to rush her to the vet if it's something that will pass on it's own.
2006-11-27 05:31:26 · 9 answers · asked by Emjay 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
give it some real utter to eat or a small amount of milk, until you see that their poop is softer then they will be ok
2006-11-27 05:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by wolf 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the vet. It may be nothing but it could also be an infection or one of many other problems. With a cat 14yrs old you might want to get a senior exam. That is around the age cats begin to experience renal ailure. They can give her fluids periodically and she may well continue to be healthy and active for years. Our cat is 17 and we have had both problems. He is still a happy active little dude. The fluid injections are not at all painful and cost about $12 to $15 (with an additional charge for each new IV bag).
You are going to get a lot of well meaning advice with your question. Do your cat a favor, do not give her anything to help with constipation until you have talked to a vet. It could easily be more than just simple constipation.
2006-11-27 05:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by toff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely time to see the vet.
Usually a quick x-ray will show if there is any major issues that need medical attention.
We had a similar problem with our 15 year old female cat and the bottom line was her intestine was blocked and she had to be manually cleaned out by the vet.
I'm not saying that is the case for your cat, but only your vet can tell if there is a serious problem.
Please take her to the vet!!!
2006-11-27 05:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by Dick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the vet, the cat would choose interest. And greater advantageous than a laxative. not pooping is not any giggling count for an animal,,, and you will't enable it bypass on......there is be greater occurring there, and that would in basic terms be a symptom...the two way,,, the cat desires to take a glance for advice from with a vet because of the fact it substitute into hit with the aid of a motor vehicle and the bones weren't healing correct,,something would have long previous heavily incorrect.
2016-10-13 05:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by dudik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With that much pain I would go to the vet's immediately. Right this second. Particularly if she has been chewing on the Christmas tree and particularly if the tree hat tinsel on it. Cats have a tendency to chew tinsel (and ribbon and the like) and if they swallow anything string like it can become lodged in their intestine. It can KILL THEM. Be sure and mention this to the vet when you go in TODAY.
As for hairballs (which shouldn't cause pain like this - this is advice for after you see the vet) get an over the counter treatment like Petramalt - you feed her a little every day and it helps the hairball poop out.
2006-11-27 05:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by jane7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my experience, my 12 year old cat was doing this and she was very upset. I took her to the emergency vet, had to take her to regular vet again, spent over $300. on tests, Took in a stool sample(the turd on her fur will do) and finally found out that she has IBD. She had a lot of bacteria in her stool sample and was put on meds and a new diet. If you don't want to "rush her to the vet" take in the stool and have it checked out. It's cheap and will let you know what your next step should be! Good luck!
2006-11-27 05:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet & ask what to give a constipated elderly cat.Be sure to keep tinsle away from pets.If you feel your cat has eaten some,,go to the vet a.s.a.p.
2006-11-27 05:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the vet and consider changing her diet.
2006-11-27 05:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by kittysoma27 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give it prunes
2006-11-27 05:33:29 · answer #9 · answered by epbr123 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋