Cat constipation
Cookie (14yo male neutered DSH cat) has chronic constipation and sometimes he gets so blocked up that he throws up and has VERY LARGE bowel movements outside his litter box (he is very clean and never messes outside his box) other times it takes him an hour or so to go, he'll go from his litter box to his basket and when he is in his basket he sits on his side with his back leg moving up and down and his rectum contracting. About a year ago he started to drink a lot of water and lost weight, and about the same time he started getting sick from his food (wet or dry) that contains fish and beef. However, he can eat real beef and fish with no problem. We have been giving him hairball treats daily hoping that this would help increase his fiber but it doesn't always work. We can't take him to the vet anymore (the 3 he has been to have ALL asked us NOT to bring him back) he is a VERY BAD patient even under sedation he scratches and BITES anyone even us. Other wise he is FINE, he eats, sleeps, plays and cuddles. We HOPE you can help us help Cookie!! |
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When I came home from work yesterday, Sparrow(6yo female neutered mix breed), who stays in my basement with access to the crawl space under the house, was having trouble going up the stairs. She seemed sick - hot nose & depressed. She has a knot midway up her tail about the size of a quarter. Her hindquarters are slightly swollen and tender. Her behind was dirty with dust, some fecal matter, and little black dots that looked like flea eggs (she doesn't have fleas - she's on med from the vet.) It seemed she had been dragging her bottom on the ground. My gut feeling is that she may have been bitten by a spider or god forbid a snake (in my basement?!!) but I'm also worried that she's hurt her back. She can still walk - even jump on the bed - but she is not moving correctly. She is still eating and drinking. She's not any worse this morning, but no better. She's not limping, but she acts stiff - is not moving her hind legs with ease, but I don't see where they look out of whack. For example, when she goes up steps, she just goes one step at a time, very slowly and carefully when she usually bounds & skips steps. It doesn't look like she's knuckling over, and her feet and legs look normal. Another thought after babying her this morning - she has had trouble in the past with her anal glands being blocked. Usually I try to massage & expel them when I bathe her. I haven't noticed her dragging her butt, which usually happens when her glands are filled and need expelling, but is it possible this could be the problem? Or constipation?
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