feline elimination behavior, lack of

[firecat]

My cat won't poop. :-(


He won't eat either, which hasn't happened before.

I've tried pumpkin, metamucil, lactulose (but only the small dose the vet recommended, not the really large dose), petromalt, catnip, brushing, and rocking him.

He is a little more lethargic than usual (he's extremely lazy in general) but still responsive to attention in the usual ways.

I have an enema that is supposed to be safe for cats, but he gets understandably cranky about people sticking things up his butt, so I don't know if it would be safe for me to administer it...

Comments

[zillah975]

This may sound silly or maybe you've already done it, but have you tried massaging his belly near his hindquarters? It helps my kitty sometimes.

How long has he been like this? Has the vet checked him for blockages?

*hugs lots* I hope he's better soon.

[firecat]

Yep, I've tried massaging his belly.

Checking for blockages will happen tomorrow or the next day if he doesn't come unstuck.

Thanks! [hugsback]