Constipation in Cats

Overview and Facts

Causes

• Hairballs in Cats
Every day cats groom themselves extensively and swallow large quantities of hair in the process. Normally, the hair mixes with food and passes in the stool distributed evenly throughout the feces. Sometimes however, hair will remain in the stomach and begin to form clumps.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Constipation in Cats
Cats, like people, can periodically suffer from constipation. The condition is often caused by diet or medications, but sometimes constipation can be a result of an underlying condition that your cat may be suffering from.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Constipation in Cats
Mild cases of constipation in cats can usually be treated through diet and increased fluid intake. Moderate to severe cases of constipation may require prescription medications and/or enema treatments in addition to diet and increased fluid intake therapies.

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