Analysis of the causes of constipation in cats:

1. Cats that do not exercise enough can easily cause obesity and constipation. It is recommended that owners interact and play with their cats more often to increase their appetite. The amount of exercise helps the cat’s normal digestion.

2. If the cat’s litter box is too dirty and the scavenger does not scoop the cat’s poop for several days, the cat will not be willing to poop, which will cause the cat to become constipated over time. situation. Clean the cat's litter box regularly.

3. If the cat does not drink enough water, the water content in the feces will be less, so the feces will not be easily excreted from the body, causing constipation. Many cats don’t like to drink water, but drinking water is extremely important for cats. Cats who don’t like to drink water are very prone to constipation and gastrointestinal problems. Owners should always change the cat's water with fresh water.

4. Sometimes the food the cat eats is too greasy or difficult to digest, which will cause the cat to have anal blockage. The anus will become red and swollen, and the cat will feel pain and will not excrete. Seek medical attention promptly.

5. Cats often lick their hair, which can lead to hair ball syndrome. The hair licked into their bodies will lead to intestinal blockage over time, which will lead to constipation.

6. If the cat is obese or older, constipation will occur due to slower intestinal peristalsis. Therefore, the owner must feed the cat regularly and quantitatively, and never let the cat eat as much as he wants. Especially foods with high fat content such as cakes and biscuits can easily cause intestinal discomfort and constipation in cats. Give some hair removal cream.

7. If a cat has just entered a new environment and has not adapted, it may be reluctant to go to the toilet and stay in an unfamiliar environment for a long time, causing constipation. Owners should spend more time with their cats.

8. When the cat’s anus is blocked, it will cause anal pain and difficulty in defecation. Over time, feces will accumulate in the intestines, causing constipation. If this is the case, you can give your cat Kaisel lotion to help the cat pass feces. If it doesn't work, you need to take the cat to a pet hospital for surgery to remove the feces.

9. Many diseases can also cause varying degrees of constipation, such as renal failure, hypokalemia, abnormal liver function (fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver tumors), parasites, etc., which may cause constipation in cats. constipate. If it is caused by a disease, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.

10. Diseases that cause involuntary movement disorders, such as medullary joint dislocation, pelvic fractures and hind limb fractures, can cause constipation.

Solutions to cat constipation:

1. Spend more time playing with your cat, or buy some cat toys at home to encourage your cat to exercise more and help your cat’s digestion. .

2. Scoop the cat's poop regularly, clean the cat's litter box, replace the cat's litter, and maintain a clean defecation environment for the cat.

3. Change the cat's water regularly. If the cat doesn't like to drink water, you can try feeding the cat some flowing water.

4. Regularly feeding cats some cat grass or hair removal cream can help cats excret hair balls.

5. When feeding cats, do not feed them too greasy food, which can easily lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and constipation. It is recommended to feed cats some medium-low fat cat food. .