How long after a Cat is given an Enema should it take them to make a bowl movement?

Question

Our cat had one but has gone to the liter box yet. How long should be wait to see if she'll go?

If she hasn't gone in the usual amount of time, what does that mean?

****What is the cat hasn't gone for over 30 minutes? What should we do?!*****

Answer 1

It depends on how much stool he had in his rectum and colon and how dry and hard it was. The enema fluid softens the fecal matter up so the cat can get it out.

Sometimes enemas work within a few minutes, but I have known them to take six or eight hours.

Answer 2

It can take up to 2 hours for a cat to go. I know because I've given them and had to wait on them for that long. We give them and wait about 20 minutes and if no results, give another, and wait. We usually don't give more than 3 total.

That being said, most cats will go within just a few minutes, but some can take longer and it's not abnormal.

If after a couple of hours you're really worried call and speak with the vet who gave the enema. Unless you gave it yourself...which is a whole different story....

Answer 3

They usually do go within minutes. If you actually gave the enema yourself (in which case you are one dedicated cat guardian!) you may try giving another one. If she doesn't go by tomorrow, or just goes a tiny bit and you know it has been days and it should be more, you should take her to the vet. Sometimes if the fecal matter is too hard an enema is not sufficient and the vet has to physically remove it .
Poor kitty she must be uncomfortable, hope it'll work.

Answer 4

Was the enema given by a vet? Enemas that you can buy over - the - counter and administer yourself,like "Fleet" enemas,are toxic to cats and dogs,so if that's the case,then you need to get to an emergency vet right away.If your vet gave it to the cat,then it shouldn't be long.I would think that 30 minutes or so should do it.An infant glycerin suppository is often helpful,and very safe.

Answer 5

In a couple of minutes.