that does not involve surgery? I think he is too old to be put under for surgery...but he seems really uncomfortable and we dont want to put him down yet...he was perfectly fine and healthy a few weeks ago you couldnt even tell he was a 14 year old cat...
2007-11-22 23:47:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Surgery would be the last resort after his vet has exhausted all other options.
After the vet gave him a full examination, they might do x-rays for a better idea of what and where the problem lies and work from there. If he is constipated, there are several non-surgical treatment options, such as stool softeners and enemas. Nausea is another symptom of bowel problems, so the vet may give him something to settle his stomach and help him eat better.
My oldest cat had a blockage almost two years ago and we were on the verge of surgery. Her vet did barium to try to determine exactly how large and location of her blockage, and the barium moved the blockage out. I saw this happen with a puppy the year before while volunteering at the clinic. The thick consistency of the barium coated and moved the blockage through the system. I was so relieved!
Purrs to you and kitty.
2007-11-23 05:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Patty O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true obstruction, where the bowel is blocked by a piece of a toy or something usually requires surgery. Otherwise, he could suffer a prolonged painful death.
Take him to the vet ASAP. He cannot tell you how much pain he is in, but by the time any animal shows pain, it is severe.
They hide pain and illness as means of survival, since in the wild, showing pain and weakness means almost certain death.
Putting off care and hoping for the best is cruel. He deserves better than that.
2007-11-23 08:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by maxmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must go to the vet. They can give him a baby enema of glycerin or put some vaseline on his lips so that he licks it and this will help his intestine be more slippery. But if he hasn't gone to the loo for 3 days he must go to the vet urgently, and they will see what the problem is exactly. If it is just constipation it can be solved without surgery, but it could be more serious and it must be checked.
And anyway it is better to try to do the surgery if necessary and have a chance to get well (14 is not too old) than put him down without trying to cure him!
2007-11-23 07:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he's straining and can't poop, they can do an enema. One kind is done for the surface area to get a 'plug' out, another type is done for a long backup that's too hard to pass.
I just brought my cat home from the vet tonight with this, it's a messy proceedure and they need to be confined to the bathroom till everything comes out. Pick up all the rugs, remove anything loose, and lay down papers as well as put a litter box in there....it'll be messy.
Age isn't a concern with this, just get the poop moving.
2007-11-23 21:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Cat constipation can be quite common. See this link for some more advice aboutthis problem. But if he is really obstructed then a trip to the vets may be the only answer.
2007-11-23 07:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by Tracy T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet..what are you waiting for. See what the vet says about options depending on exactly what the problem is. It might not even be anything serious..but you will not know until you get your cat there. I hope it is not a urinary blockage..your cat can be dead in 24 hours if it is.
2007-11-23 15:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's a healthy cat he could have years left to live.
Have you been to a vet yet? They would be the perfect person to ask this question to.
2007-11-23 07:50:37 · answer #7 · answered by fluffy_aliens 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a vet
2007-11-23 08:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Gender Bender 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋