What should I do if my cat doesn’t poop? ——10 days of hot topic analysis and solutions
Recently, "cats don't poop" has become a hot topic among pet owners. Many poop collectors have asked for help on social platforms, reporting that their cats have constipation problems. This article will combine the hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the reasons and provide structured solutions.
1. Data statistics on recent hot topics
| Topic keywords | Discussion platform | heat index | main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat constipation | 82,000 | Emergency handling methods | |
| Cat doesn’t defecate | little red book | 56,000 | diet modification plan |
| Refuse to use cat litter box | Zhihu | 34,000 | Behavioral Psychoanalysis |
| constipation in kittens | Douyin | 121,000 | Misunderstandings of novice cat owners |
2. Analysis of common causes
According to what the veterinary expert @catDR. shared in the live broadcast, the main causes of cat constipation are as follows:
| Reason type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Improper diet | 42% | Too much dry food/not enough moisture |
| stress stress | 28% | Moving/new members joining |
| Pathological factors | 18% | Intestinal obstruction/megacolon |
| Not enough exercise | 12% | fat/lazy |
3. Grading solutions
1. Home emergency treatment (no defecation for 3 days)
• Pumpkin puree (no additives): 1 teaspoon per kg of body weight
• Olive oil: mixed into food, no more than 1ml daily
• Abdominal massage: Gently stroke clockwise for 5 minutes/time
2. Adjustment of diet structure
| food type | Recommended brands | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|
| canned staple food | Peak/Ziwi | alternative to dry food |
| fiber supplements | Vet's Best | 3 times a week |
| Probiotics | Jarrow | 7 consecutive days |
3. Indications for medical intervention
You need to seek medical attention immediately when:
• No bowel movement for more than 5 days
• Vomiting with bloating
• Screaming and bleeding during defecation
• Body temperature exceeds 39.5℃
4. Preventive measures
According to the "2024 Cat Health White Paper" released by @CAT Research Institute, effective prevention plans include:
| measures | Implementation method | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| water dispenser | flowing water source | Increase water intake by 85% |
| Cat grass planting | Wheatgrass/Barleygrass | Promote intestinal peristalsis |
| environmental enrichment | Multi-layer cat climbing frame | Increase exercise |
5. Sharing of hot cases
The treatment process recorded by Douyin user @ Orange Cat Fat Tiger has attracted widespread attention:
• Day 1: Stop dry food and switch to canned bone broth
• Day 3: Add lactulose (0.5ml/kg)
• Day 5: Smooth bowel movement and “victory video”
The video received 235,000 likes, and there were a lot of similar exchanges of experiences in the comment area.
Warm reminder:The suggestions in this article are for reference only. Please refer to the veterinarian’s diagnosis for specific treatment options. Regular physical examinations for cats (recommended 1-2 times a year) can effectively prevent digestive system diseases.
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