Huh~ Is the Cat Also Constipated?
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So, how to improve constipation symptoms in pet cats? First, start with diet. Provide cats with more fiber-rich foods; those that are hard to digest and absorb should be avoided. At the same time, prepare enough water for the cat every day. Honey can be added to the water to better promote the cat's intestinal peristalsis, aiding bowel movements nowadays.
When noticing a cat’s constipation, owners should first judge whether the condition is serious. If it is only occasional and mild constipation, scientific dietary adjustments can effectively improve these abnormal bowel movements. On the contrary, if the cat’s constipation is severe or has lasted a long time, the owner should take the cat to the hospital first.
Treating more serious constipation in cats may require enemas, medication, or surgery. Moreover, these treatments must be carried out with the help of a veterinarian. Owners must not casually give cats laxatives or perform enemas or surgeries on the cat’s digestive system on their own.
Besides constipation, abnormal bowel movements in cats can also be caused by colds, enteritis, feline distemper, and other infectious diseases. Before alleviating symptoms and treating the disease in cats, the cause of abnormal bowel movements should be identified first, so as to provide targeted treatment and restore the cat’s health.(Source:PetsZone)