Cat constipation, also known as constipation knot, is a digestive system disease that is mainly manifested as stagnation and dryness of intestinal contents, resulting in incomplete or complete blockage of the cat's intestines. Constipation can lead to a series of problems in the cat's body, such as decreased appetite, listlessness or aggressiveness, fissures, and so on. Today, Pointe will popularize science for everyone how to prevent constipation in cats.
1. Causes of constipation in cats.
1.Feeding management.
Factors such as long-term feeding of dry food, lack of drinking water, ingestion of hair and foreign bodies, lack of exercise, and sudden changes in feed and environment may induce constipation in cats.
2.Disease. Rectal polyps, proctitis, rectal strictures, tumors, abscesses and other diseases can cause constipation in cats due to the disappearance of normal bowel movements.
3.Oneself. If the cat suffers from diseases such as medullary joint dislocation, pelvic fracture and hind limb fracture, it can cause constipation.
2. Symptoms of constipation in cats.
1.Initial straining to have a bowel movement.
In the early stage of constipation, it can be observed that the cat will defecate very hard, passing a small amount of dry stool with mucus, or a small amount of foul-smelling loose stool.
2.Medium-term restlessness.
Sick cats in the middle stage of constipation will be uneasy, easy to be nervous, chirping, angry and want to scratch people, trying to defecate but it is not easy to discharge, frequently reviewing the abdomen, licking the abdomen.
3.Extremely severe.
When constipation gradually worsens, it will cause the cat's appetite to lose or not eat anything, and the spirit is not as lively as before, becoming depressed, and will show symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal circumference, and intestinal flatulence.
3. Prevention and best measures for constipation in cats.
a) Preventive measures.
1.Pay attention to daily feeding.
Usually pay attention to the combination of cat food, especially for elderly cats, should increase the food containing more fiber, such as cat food or prescription food with grain added or grow wheat and cat grass at home for cats to eat, you can also buy cat laxative hair cream on the market to feed cats. Do not allow cats to eat food that is not easy to digest. In addition, do not let your cat feel thirsty or lack of water before giving water, and should always ensure adequate water supply.
2.Strengthen exercise and check-ups.
You can use some toys, such as: cat teasing sticks, laser pointers, etc., to strengthen the cat's movement, do not let the cat eat and sleep, wake up and eat.
3.Regular check-ups.
Regularly check the ** glands for cats, which can detect cats' anorectal problems early and prevent constipation.
b) ** Measures.
1.Mild enema**.
It is suitable for mild and simple constipation. Use 40-80 ml of warm soapy water to fill the intestine with an enema, and cooperate with the outside of the abdomen to moderately press the intestinal constipation fecal mass.
2.Use of medications**.
Moderate amounts of laxatives may be given internally. For example, 5 30 grams of magnesium sulfate or 5-50 ml of liquid paraffin oil should be used under the instructions of a doctor to avoid endangering the health of cats.
3.Serious surgery**.
If you have tried many methods but have not worked, because of the cat to the doctor, severe constipation or can not be discharged normally, with the above methods can not work, you can carry out surgery, take out the intestinal cavity feces.
Pointe concludes: The longer the cat is constipated, the more difficult it is. Therefore, we should pay attention to the prevention of constipation in cats in daily life, and the ideal effect can generally be achieved through the adjustment of high-fiber diet, adequate water consumption and intensive exercise.