Does your feline friend strain to poop? Is your cat leaving small, hard clumps of poop in his litter box? Cats like the Scottish Fold and other breeds can be prone to constipation. Call your vet with these signs of possible constipation. Your vet can tell you that most cats like the Scottish Fold will have one regular bowel movement daily. Signs that your cat may be constipated include straining when trying to poop, hard stools, mucous or blood covered stools, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and even lack of self grooming. Call your vet immediately if your Scottish Fold is displaying any of these symptoms as it may be constipation or an even more serious condition. Causes may include a low fiber diet, dehydration, excessive grooming that causes hairballs, ingestion of foreign objects, etc. Treatment may include a stool softener, medication or even surgery. Learn more from your vet clinic Webster NY.
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