If an adult cat does not poop for four days, it is caused by constipation. Cat constipation is also called constipation. It is mainly due to intestinal motility disorder and secretion disorder. The intestinal contents are stagnant and dry, resulting in incomplete or incomplete intestinal tract. A digestive disorder in which there is complete obstruction. ​​​​​​

Symptoms of constipation in cats

The longer a cat’s constipation lasts, the more difficult it is to treat. Moreover, when cats are severely constipated, they may also become poisoned or develop other diseases, worsening their condition. In the early stages of a cat's illness, the cat will need a lot of force to defecate, and only a small amount of mucus-rich dry stool will be excreted. At the same time, cats excrete less feces and have a foul smell.

In the later stages of the cat’s illness, the cat’s mood will also be affected, and the cat will become nervous, chirp, and frequently look back at its abdomen. If the cat tries to defecate but cannot, the cat's appetite will also be affected, the cat will become depressed, and it will also be accompanied by vomiting, abdominal girth expansion, flatulence and other symptoms.

Solutions to cat constipation

Constipation seriously affects the normal life of pet cats and is harmful to their health. When a cat is constipated, the breeder must treat the cat promptly. Mild constipation can be treated with an appropriate amount of laxatives taken internally. For example, 5-30 grams of magnesium sulfate or 5-50 ml of liquid paraffin oil can relieve cats' mild constipation.

If your cat’s constipation is very serious, it is best to take your cat to the hospital for treatment. Or choose enema or surgery for treatment. However, enema and surgical treatment should be performed by professional veterinarians. Breeders must not perform surgery or enemas on cats at will.