Constipation In Cats: Effective Natural Remedies

[@abbye8482]

My male cat had bad constipation. Stopped feeding him dry food, tried pumpkin and regular drugs they give cats, even small portions of human stool softeners. Nothing worked. It dawned on me that good old fashioned oat meal sent me flying to the bathroom. Tried a tsp in his wet food. Worked like a charm. Wasn't constipated again. Cooked oatmeal, not the quick kind, sometimes works better than any drug.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

THanks- good to know

[@Ebabie]

What brand of oat meal?

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

My cat has got increasingly picky. Previously she ate only dry food. Now she now won’t eat anything except tuna and fresh meat. She’s not even gonna look at porridge.

[@georginavazquez5213]

Sound good my cat is 15 years old her appetite is good but for two days she is been constipated now I'm just feeding her the wet food.im gonna try this oatmeal stuff I hope it works thanks so much and thank you Dr.you all have a bless day

[@abbye8482]

@@EbabieQuaker oat meal, the old fashioned kind, not the quick oats.

[@Iatolaazzahola]

Why didn't you explain the proper way to administer the petroleum jelly as a use for constipation?

[@alysonmcr7963]

My 10yr/F cat has really been struggling with constipation the past few months. Have had to have 2 enemas. Switched to all wet food, she was still constipated. Spent a week giving her small doses of miralax and pumpkin and finally got 2 poops!! I was so excited lol Definitely gonna try to give her some ground flax. Love these videos

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I hope it helps:)

[@ktiffy9213]

Every cat is different, at the cat shelter I used to volunteer at, sometimes we would mix in some olive oil, with wet food but often cats are very aware of any thing extra being put into food...🙀 So we would sometimes add a little coconut oil or 🫒 olive oil to some warm water and syringe orally. Cats may not like it but if you do it often and reward or ( even a small pinch of catnip) but do tell, them in a proper sweet vocal tone how pleased you are with them , they usually respond well to hearing how good they are 😾😇

[@cherylmerritt3]

Wipe the oil on his paws and cat will lick it off. I spread half tsp coconut oil on my 15 yr old male cat. He licked it off last night. Put more on this morning. I'm hoping it helps but at least it got it in him.

[@erikeippel]

Olives are poisonous to cats.

[@LA-rc7cw]

@@cherylmerritt3thank you so much!!! I will try this today!! appreciate it

[@brandywell44]

Yes I had the same experience with olive oil on their food. Cats know when you're helping them and will usually cooperate with some ideas. I found a syringe helpful to squirt lactulose or olive oil into their mouth and rub under their chin after to help it down.

[@abbye8482]

Cats don't have wet poo in general, the older they get the more prone to constipation they get. I stop feeding dry with wet when a cat is like 4 years old. They just can't process carbs, and kibble is carbs. It took some doing, but weaning them off kibble is the best preventative to stop urinary problems and constipation problems. People opt for convenience, and kibble is convenient, but ultimately OK for dogs, not for pure carnivore cats. I put cooked old fashioned oatmeal in wet food with spring water, no constipation problems for the rest of their lives. One lived to 16, my old girl is now 18 and still going strong.

[@colleenalcantar9061]

Thank you. I need to hear this my One year old wad constipated. I going to give them cooked oatmeal

[@katerina6990]

cooked oatmeal?? First time I hear about this.. are you sure?

[@kiritawhai7488]

I heard human food is dangerous for cats as it's unnatural.

[@Kimber123]

@@kiritawhai7488 Not true.

[@abbye8482]

@@katerina6990 Yes, its less harmful than the drugs etc. they give constipated cats. I use to have to race to the Vets for enemas. Very invasive. One heaping tsp of cooked Quaker old fashioned (the rough stuff) in the wet food mixed with spring water. I also put a bit of Vaseline in and around their butt. Whatever works.

[@melissaburris2696]

Thank you! I'm going through this with my cat for the first time and even though we've already spent an entire day at the vet and her treatment seems to be working out, it's great finding ways to help prevent it from happening again and you're video was super calming... which is especially nice cause I'm sure a lot of anxious people like me end up here.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm so glad this video helped.

[@Meekseek]

What did the vet do for treatment ?

[@melissaburris2696]

@@Meekseek such weird timing I’m literally going through this again right now. Only other time it’s happened for me. My kitty only got constipated cause of an enema due to blockage (same this time too) I’m gonna be getting hairball meds that should help and last time they had me use a tiny bit of miralax (laxative) but the main thing is just making sure she gets enough water. She won’t use a fountain so I’ve been giving her cat food soup. Tuna water with extra water has been her favorite. I’ve been trying to dilute it as much as possible cause of the salt and such. She needs as much fluids as possible though.

[@jojowallace5098]

My 20-year-old Tabby thanks you!

[@LA-rc7cw]

I have a 20 year old cat too!!

[@maryobrien474]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been back and forth to the vet for the past 6 months with my 14 yr old male cat, first for elevated liver enzymes, then he was on Denamarin, antibiotics, steroids and Plavix. The liver enzymes finally returned to normal after 3.5 months of the meds, staying up with him day & night, adding salmon & chicken to his diet for omega 3s and protein, then he developed diabetes from the steroids. He was now on insulin for that. As he came off the steroids, we adjusted the insulin in hopes that the diabetes would resolve. Thank God it did! Once he was off the steroids, the diabetes was resolved and we stopped insulin too a few weeks later. He came off the other meds as well and then the constipation and urinary retention started. He had been urinating up to 6 times per day with the diabetes and now was only going once per day and pooping every 2-3 days. Then he was not pooping at all and needed 2 enemas and started on Miralax and lactolose and then added in Cisapride when he still was not going. I tried the pumpkin, he didn't like it. I finally went to a holistic vet who gave me a mixture that included marshmellow. I gave him one dose last night and he had a normal formed poop this morning. I cried and hugged him in celebration, but I am not fully celebrating yet because he has only been pooping once per week and this is the first poop since Friday. Today is Wednesday. I am hoping for more to come soon. I have also been encouraging him to move around more by either following me around the house just walking or playing with his string toys and really getting him moving. But thank you so much for sharing this video. It is good to know you are not alone when going through all this. As I mentioned, this has now been 6 months since this whole episode started. I live alone and am a fulltime grad student and have my own business to manage. I have not slept in 6 months and have been dehydrated and very tired myself. It is alot to deal with on your own, but he is worth every bit of it. Please, if I can ask if you know anything about the "constipation massage" and how to palpate for the bladder and colon, can you please share a video on that as I'm sure many of us are trying every way possible to help our cats and don't know where to go. I will keep the flaxseed in mind as another posible option and see if I can mix the pumpkin with his wet food. Thank you again. 💗🐈‍⬛

[@sunilmenon6344]

hi how is going cat doing? Hopefully he is alright! I'm sure he thanks you for your concern and dedication to beat this

[@maryobrien474]

@@sunilmenon6344 Hi, thanks for asking! I changed his food to human grade whole foods. It has made the world of difference for him. He is eating a brand called "The Honest Kitchen". He loves it and I do too because it's the only thing that has truely worked. He has been pooping every 1-2 days since he has started on it. the recipe is literally a Thanksgiving feast! It's chicken, chicken liver, chicken broth, pumpkin, carrots, blueberries, cranberries, dandelion greens, kelp, yucca, tumeric with all the vitamins and minerals. I am pursuing my PhD in nutrition and was very surprised that cats could eat all those types of foods. Prior to this, I kept hearing about all the plants/veggies that they could not eat. Each one of these ingredients have a purpose. It's a soupy mix with 82% moisture, so some cats may not like it. We just started this about 2 weeks ago. I'm just glad it works and he loves it. I'm still up every night until he goes.💓🐾

[@CikisHelyzet]

I have been there too and totally understand the stress of tending to an ill pet. I would cry too! I hope you’ve figured out something preventative. Good pet guardian you are! ❤ Every animal deserves this level of attention and care

[@catherinebellaire9484]

Thank You Dr Jones for making this great video. My cat's stool was a little hard, so I will try that. You and your channel is very appreciated. Thank You for your love and compassion for everyone. Bright Blessings!!!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathylim7031]

Thanks Dr Jones for your sharing on how to treat constipation. It's informative and helpful to us cat owners in caring for our cats.

[@snowstormwishxoxo5459]

My cat has had bouts of constipation I've taken her to the vet and was recommended to give her glandex and natural canned pumpkin it worked at first but suddenly stopped working, so, I've been praying to Saint Jude for her to be able to pass healthy bowel movements and it's been working everyday. Sometimes when all else fails we can put our faith into this extremely supportive Saint who's help comes very quickly!! The cat in the video is so adorable btw 😍

[@CikisHelyzet]

Did the praying work?

[@ritaharris2372]

That beautiful cat reminds me of my late cat Doonin. How wonderful.

[@BlacknailtechChicago]

Both of my cats love the canned pumpkin, so I think this will be our method for now. Thank you.

[@katerina6990]

woooww this video was sooo helpful I subscribed immediately!! at last a vet that genuinely wants to help! ❤️

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel!

[@danielle2066]

My cat was diagnosed with megacolon but only after years of horrible symptoms and treatments. We went to so many vets. Some gave her enemas some gave her laxatives some pills some lactulose. She has been so tough through it all. Her symptoms included abnormally enlarged abdomen, not resembling fat cat more so bloated looking. Straining to poop, a history of urinary problems, irregular hunger, throwing up after gorging. Lethargic and noticeably hesitant to move probably from discomfort. This last time, she ended up not pooping for almost a week. The vet diagnosed her and recommended surgery to remove to impacted feces. She now must take fiber and miralax in her food daily as well as cisapride day and night. I have to say the surgery was worth it. She is a totally different kitty! She’s super active, eating, drinking regularly. Pooping and peeing normally. Very curious and with a new lease on life🙏♥️

[@kristinemorley4337]

Try to change her food.that Canadae it helped my cat she was on fancy feast also coconut oil & miralax,

[@vogeltik]

Our older orange cat turns into a couch potato in the winter. I had to take him to the vet as he was horribly constipated. He would walk back and forth to his litter box but could only pee. So the vet helped him by massaging his sides and he pooped in her office. It went well for 2 days but again today he had not pooped. So we played chase the feather on a string game. Did this about 15 minutes, after the playing he pooped. 🙂 😺 😻

[@hapowoverhere7951]

I cooked a half cup of oatmeal and added it to a scoop of can pumpkin, then mix with whatever can cat food they like. It was hard to mix smoothly so I added a little hot water, stirred it up and my cat loved it. It’s been a day and he still hasn’t pooped yet. Lol he keeps farting so I expect it to come out soon. Thanks for the video

[@abbye8482]

Petromalt is flavored petroleum jelly, cats like the taste. Helps prevent constipation. Even though taste is OK, I still have to pry open mouth and scrape onto side of teeth.

[@angelavalley4732]

Quarter teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon ground psyllium husk mixed in wet food also add 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm water for cats daily feeding it's natural and it really works

[@arod2435]

Does warm water really work , what do you do mix it with the wet food?

[@badoodles08]

Does cat tokerate wheat husk,? whre benefiber is made of,

[@southernbelle6838]

What is psyllium husk? How and where do you buy it? Thanks

[@georginavazquez5213]

Thanks I'm gonna try it

[@nooneatnowhere]

Please cover natural remedies for anxiety/aggressive behavior. My girl Serenity has gotten very aggressive and anxious since I took my other cat to the vet recently for a simple well visit. She's been like this since he came home. The exam room smelled of another cat's urine, so I gave him a bath thinking that was the cause of aggression, but to no avail. It has become worrisome because, tho she eats and plays ok, she has not peed or pooped in about a day. I'll be taking her to the vet, but I worry that it will make it worse under the circumstances. I'm not sure why she suddenly is acting out whenever he is near, or why she won't use the litter box. One other cat of ours has ear problems and I always know when it's time to clean his ears because she'll get aggressive with him when they start to get bad. It's the oddest thing, and I am now concerned about her future health. Please advise if you feel comfirtable doing so. Thank you.

[@Dee73kz]

Hi. Thanks for the upload. I was that commenter who suggested this video. My cat Simon (RIP) had constipation. Sadly he died in 2013. I wonder if he had that as a result of undiagnosed colon cancer that eventually spread to his brain! :( What is your take on this Dr. Jones? Once again thanks for this upload ...i am honored!!! :)

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks man. Does make you wonder if there was a mass in the intestine causing the constipation/obstipation

[@Cricket9090]

I am so sorry for your loss! Sadness in my heart! I worry about my boy WeeMan cause he has had constipation for 2yrs!

[@h.p.6455]

@@VeterinarySecrets I'm wondering if constipation could lead to other things- my cat was stuffed up and a month earlier vet had said he saw a mass on xray- my cat was losing weight (on cardio drugs- direutics)- -perhaps he hadn't fully cleaned himself out- for a long time, leading to weight loss, lack of appetite? When vet massaged him and got him to eliminate- alot of crap came out.. making me start to wonder- if a build up- can go undetected for quite a while, rotting in their tummies. Doing god only knows what harm?

[@sammysworld5485]

Hey Dr Jones. My elderly cat Leo was given an enema at the vets for his constipation but he also had other chronic underlying health issues as CKD, pancreatitis & IBD. He also had a compromised immune system. My vet assured me it was completely safe & painless. All I know is after when my poor Leo came home he was never the same. Also he seemed to have sustained an injury which caused severe rectal bleeding. This made him extremely ill which he could not recover. Sadly he was euthanized the following day. I’m just baffled why this procedure was done on a elderly sick weak cat.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Sorry to hear of this- you may want to talk to the local vet association

[@Urhuuuur]

It's not the enema. But what vets do after. Which is using their finger to take the poop out. Because your cat was in bad shape they probably didn't give him any sedation. Which is normally used for this procedure. It's very brutal. My cat had it done when the sedation didn't fully work yet.. but I was there, next to my cat, so I stopped it and vet had to wait a bit longer. Your one probably experienced all of it live, without mercy. I do not understand what happens to the young , emphatic people who just started studying because they want to become veterinarian to help sick animals. After few years Come out somewhat heartless monsters. And over time it just gets worse. Killing machines. The exception is here, on this channel.

[@MK-ih6wp]

​@@Urhuuuursadly you are probably right

[@CikisHelyzet]

@@UrhuuuurEverything you just said

[@larnakeane3815]

Thank you, as always, Dr. Jones and what a beautiful cat!.

[@believeinjesus8862]

Coconut oil is so much healthier than a petroleum product and they eat it readily!😊

[@VeterinarySecrets]

GOod point

[@snowwhite9274]

@@VeterinarySecrets petroleum to eat or apply on the butt?

[@allaboutmycats454]

Some do not

[@CikisHelyzet]

I prefer coconut and my cat likes it. However coconut oil has a low melting point and doesn’t have the viscosity of petroleum jelly. If you are simply doing maintenance, coconut will likely suffice. My cat will eat it all day and it does nothing to move her boulders. It’s just not the right tool for every job.

[@marybreitkreutz6165]

ive tried that. even 1/2 tsp causes runny stools. Is that too much?

[@brandywell44]

Good video and nice to see your relationship with Alejandro. I used to add 5cc of lactulose using a plastic syringe into my cat Weeners mouth twice a day. He wouldn't eat it on his food but would cooperate with the syringe as he knew I was trying to help him. He was a semi long hair cat and would swallow fur when grooming which I used to try and pounce on and tell him no, but he was often too quick for me to grab the fur before he swallowed it. I miss that boy. I did read that constipation is a direct cause o death in many cats, so be on the case if you suspect this. Groom them every day and get used to feeling their body all over to understand their natural healthy state and when something is not usual, such as a hard tummy and I always look at their litter tray or where they poop outside to see the consistency and look out for hard poop or the runs.

[@adav5533]

Alejandro is so beautiful! 😻 And thank you very much for the advise...it really worked, I was surprised my cat ate the Vaseline of my finger.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks

[@adrianadieck4906]

My 18 years old female hasn't poop for a week, today we are doing a rectal enema after trying oral laxative yesterday, she is still eating and drinking water.... We are so worried for her, she is family. The veterinarian didn't take any actions because of her age, but our cat hasn't give up so???? Help!!!!

[@eeciadap]

What happened to your cat?

[@michaelpinreno]

Thank you so much. One of our cats has been chronically constipated for some time. I am going to try the whole thing for them since they both get the same food. I was going to take away the dry food but decided to just have the canned food available at all times. Again thank you for the remedies.

[@evangeliastratis1559]

Hello Doc. Thank you for the video. What are your thoughts on psyllium husk powder?

[@shalissadivler5126]

I’m very scared for my kitty she’s less than a year old and when we got her fixed she started to get bigger (like eeyore) and now she’s constipated. We don’t have enough money to take her to a vet and we’ve tried laxatives we have from another kitten we had that had mega colon and she still isn’t pooping.

[@sandraainsley2574]

Thank you. Thank you, Yhank you. This is the most helpful video for cat constipation. Pumpkin helps make her stool moister, I ll now try adding the ground flax for more effect. ...

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Our cat has had chronic constipation since we got her. She will only eat crunchies and doesn't care for canned foods. She won't lick the hairball remedies from my finger or even off of her paw! She does love to wash her paws in water after using the litter box...so cute, then drinks her water from the dog's bowl, so unable to mix a suggested laxative in water. We found a canned food that she would nibble on, and was initially effective with getting the laxative into her. Such an improvement! But...she has gotten finicky about that now, and the dog ends up lapping it up if not watched intently. At least out dog is regular! But the cat just get such HUGE stools that are hard and painful for her to pass. She won't let me help her with them, and I don't want to get bitten by forcing the issue. She is very docile and sweet, but when in this painful situation does not like to be bothered. I wish I could find a dry catfood that included a laxative. Have tried several hairball formulas without results. Anyone know of a cat food or a laxative that I could put on her dry food to help her. I feel so helpless. As a retired RN I always had to deal with patients with constipation, but I'm no veterinarian! Thanks for the videos!

[@ginageorgio814]

Thanks .flaxseed has been great.i would never have known unless I watched your video xx

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're most welcome! please feel free to share my video. - Dr. Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com/news/

[@abbye8482]

Flaxseed oil works for us humans too. I buy them for the pusses and also us! I cant eat chunk cheddar cheese without downing a couple of Flaxseed oil before. Works so well I can still eat my beloved cheese! I also ordered tiny capsules that are empty, and filled them with Flaxseed oil. Doesn't do as much as the Oatmeal does, but it helps with their coats and coughing up hairballs. Sometime the easiest solution works the best!

[@PersistentPam]

Thank you for sharing this information. Our ten year old cat is again hospitalized and this will be his fourth deobstipation procedure this year. Lots of meds, sub q fluids, prescription food. lots of money and we cannot afford to keep it up. They finally gave us information to contact the few vets in our area who do the subtotal colectomy. Do you think there any hope left for him to be spared the surgery? I know without him being your patient you probably don't know. I feel so bad for him.

[@jaymeproctor2475]

Read the post about the guy putting 2 tsp of cooked old fashioned oatmeal in his cats wet food! Worked on people, why not cats? He tried it & it worked like a charm! Going to try it on my kitties. One has a lot of problems with it. She will go for as long as a wk but definitey trying this! What can it hurt? Best wishes!

[@marlenafina3481]

I know this response is 2 years after you posted but how is your cat doing now. My poor almost 15 year old girl we were told by vet is obstipated. I worry about the procedure with her age and having to be sedated. And having to take her back for more and it's very costly.

[@marlenafina3481]

@@jaymeproctor2475 how did your cat do on the oatmeal. Any luck.

[@PersistentPam]

@@marlenafina3481 After they finally got him all open from the blockages he has been on lactulose and cisapride twice daily. Recently I have weaned him off most of the meds and use slippery elm and occasionally miralax. I feed him mostly canned food to be sure he has enough liquid. He has been doing well. My cat refused to eat anything with pumpkin or oatmeal in it. I mean try things and see what work. If your old cat is blocked they need to have it removed or it won't come out. The colon expands larger and larger. Mine was diagnosed with megacolon. We spent thousands of dollars for the procedures and who knows how much all the meds have added up the past couple years. I simply cannot afford to keep doing it and that is why I have made changes to his regimen.

[@MK-ih6wp]

​@@marlenafina3481how is your cat? Mine is 17 same boat

[@artistaloca4]

Just discovering you, new sub, I will be sharing your info on my FB page... Hard to thank you enough for making this info available... You are successfully addressing a much needed service. I see your name in lights, kid 😉 👍😎😻

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thank you, Gail! Welcome to my channel!

[@GLesbihonest]

My 21 years old Kobe the Calico, she thanks you! We both do! 🙏🏾😊

[@deesticco1719]

Is castor oil good for constipation for cats. Doc? Thank you kindly for all your videos !💗🙏🏼

[@lonreukauf3419]

Thank you for doing this video! It helped me understand a lot of how to help my cat. The vet said he is constipated but won't take the lactulose or pumpkins. Thank you for other good ideas.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Happy to help.

[@jeanmorell1947]

I syringe the cat pumpkin with warm water 1 tbsp pumpkin to 1 tsp of water alittle olive oil coconut oil his containment bag or honey 1=tbsp =water=alittle oil if they having stuck stool suppositories ky jelly .

[@deesticco1719]

How about Oatmeal, Dr Jones? Thank you kindly for all your informative videos! 🙏🏼

[@jen_watcher]

Is vaseline not toxic?

[@Mavrilon]

I leave water out all the time for my 3 cats. I feed them both canned ( I put extra water in it for them) and kibbles. My senior cat Jebby ( 11 years old) prefers kibbles to canned food , but he does drink water regularly. I also leave Coconut oil out for them to lick. Alexandro looks and acts like my youngest cat Wilhelm Katt ( 3 years old). Thank you Dr. Jones for all of your good work.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

THanks

[@jacksonsmith3500]

What about for baby kittens from 1 to 3 weeks of age? How can you tell them, is it different and how can I help them if they are constipated?

[@toveforte4295]

Dr.jones I left my cat with my mom and son to take care of while I was out of state for a month and they said with in 2 days my cat did not eat much or drink that much water. And got hella skinny now that I’m home I’m trying to feed him little Portions of wet cat food I have to put it in a little blender and blend it all up so he could eat it like water almost but sometimes he won’t eat for like two days and he barely eats when he does I no he was depressed because I was gone I thought he would snap out of it I have been home for 1 week now and he is Barely eating I got him a new water bowl that Filters of water and it constantly moves so there will be no bacteria in it he drinks water now but still not eating much and I’m worried about him. I can’t Afford to take him to the vet so that’s why am asking you what can I do for him? Thank you very much

[@Diana-if9em]

Dr. Jones, thank you for this video, it included a lot of helpful information about constipation in cats, I especially was pleased that you included information about potential causes. Diana

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You are welcome

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Thanks Dr. Jones for the information how to help constipated cats. Usually our cat(s) would go outside and eat grass or other green plants. The pumpkin and flax seeds just proves that its plant food that helps getting them regular. Excellent stuff.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Good point

[@jeroldsnyder8146]

thank you i fed some can punkin he didn't eat it when i mixed in his food so i gave him a little bit at a time

[@angiefav1847]

Thank you so much greetings from Australia my cat has this problem grooms a lot, so l will try pumpkin and some flax seed in his food

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Welcome- hope it helps

[@elizabethdryjas6635]

Thank you doctor Jony, can you please let me know if this remedy is good for me dog? Thank you

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Thank you for the ideas, I have several rescued kitties and can use this info. Also researched the triangle method. Love my kitties. ❤️❤️👍👍

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iBRiDGE380]

PERFECT... Also massage, bicycle legs and playtime I feel is likely helpful to keep the poo moving. So much appreciation.

[@tiramisufor2902]

do you have a video of massage techniques to recommend?

[@imelkozlov8585]

how you do the massage, if you can help me with this! thank you🙏🏻😰

[@iBRiDGE380]

@@tiramisufor2902 you are responding to a person who is NOT a trained vet. I think maybe you wanted to respond under the comments section rather than the "reply to comments" section. Forgive me if I'm incorrect. My suggestion is based in personal experience and knowing my own experience. That means I offer my experience to a trained professional and they read it and they find the safest ways for MOST people. I wouldn't want to suggest help without being directly there with the animal. People have different ways of interpreting everything and could hurt their pets.

[@iBRiDGE380]

@@imelkozlov8585 as i am NOT a trained vet, i will say only this, massage requires feeeeeeling the body being massaged. Knowing the body being massaged. Taking time and moving slowly and intentionally. Lovingly. With healing energy pushing onto another to relieve pain. Much of massage is the masseuses ability to stay fully aware and calm and breathing to project an energy of healing. In that, the person or animal receiving massage relaxes and feels safe causing the entire body to release tension. That release of tension is another part of why the body holds the pain. Massage can give a safe space for the body to release the tension holding the pain. That said, ? Slowly. And with a deep love for the person/animal being massaged. And no ecpectation of fixing anything. The person or animal, once the tension is eased, will begin to heal themselves. As bodies do. Forgive so many words. I sense english is your 2nd language? It is my first and only language officially. 🙏🏻 Again, I AM NOT A TRAINED VETERINARIAN. Always ask a vet and pratice mindfulness with your pets. 🐾

[@carole2077]

Thanks, I used some pumpkin baby food as it comes on a smaller screw top container and I mixed into his wet canned food. Hope it helps my 21 yrs cat a little.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@rstevewarmorycom]

Yeah, psyllium like Metamucil plus water plus a soft meat or gravy food warmed on the stove make a meat flavored gelatin when cool that cats LOVE!! Only takes a couple heaping teaspoons to make a can-sized cake of this tasty kitty meat-jello. Methylcellulose gel laxatives also work.

[@jamesbuxton6803]

Thank you Dr.Jones for your wonderful cat 🐱 hope in relief of constipation.Have a wonderful Christmas season.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Happy holidays!

[@sagapoetic8990]

Is it necessary to cook the pumpkin before giving to the cat? It's great to know about the option of ground flax seeds too. Thank you, Dr. Jones for this video

[@VeterinarySecrets]

No, flax is another option

[@sagapoetic8990]

Thank you for your series - these videos are very helpful. Last year I adopted my neighbor's cat, after she had to give him up, and it's been an interesting learning experience after having only had dogs as pets

[@AirQuotes848]

Our cat will not eat anything but dry Purina One Complete. I have tried many very good canned catfoods. She just won't have anything else. I have been noticing very dry stools. I am trying to get some vinegar into her too. 1/4 tsp plus 1 cup of warm water for urine crystals. Thanks. Please address urine crystal problem too.

[@saurabhchanda653]

There's an Ayurvedic medicine which is called Liv. 52 which is made by this Indian company called Himalaya. Although meant for humans, it works well for cats too.

[@punamparveenkhan1196]

Hlo sir can I talk to you about my cat plz help me

[@saurabhchanda653]

Punam Parveen Khan hey poonam sorry I am replying so late. Please tell me what’s up and I’ll try to help.

[@rohitkaran4449]

Is liv 52 syrup good for constipation problems...I recently again constipation problems started for my cat sir

[@valevale724]

Thank you Dr. Andrew! I'm trying this remedies with my babies

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome, hope they help.

[@glennarciso5574]

Hi doc. Ita been 2 days my 2 years old cat havnt poop yet and her pee is not that plenty as before. :( im getting worrued and stressed out. 2 daya qgo i also had her checked from the vet

[@jenniferdelong1829]

My cat hasn’t gone poop in 5 days.. she has some hard pieces in her bed... all she does is pee... she comes out of the bathroom meowing at me.. she’s never done that before. She is about 17-18 yrs old, tomorrow we’re bringing her to the vet. I’m very worried. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@unterunseremuniversum4084]

Is she ok?

[@michelebramlett7800]

Thank you Dr Jones ! Is it possible they could have a uti and be constipated at the same time ? Is it safe to treat for both things at the same time if so ? (For my cat.) thank you !! I’ve been treating for a uti since he has all the symptoms, but he hasn’t pooped in 24 hours so now I’m a little worried .

[@L2design]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I'll let my hubby know to do this with our precious RICO!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Welcome

[@cricketnylund7329]

My cat is a new raw food boy, all of a sudden he’s throwing up soon as he eats. But I think he’s constipated . I’ve used pumpkin for my lab for diarrhea to firm up stool , I’m going to try some for him and the coconut hope it works Thanks Cricket

[@GailMcGuire-wi5kk]

Also try canned tuna in oil for constipation and hair balls vegetable oil melted butter and mineral oil works

[@angelinebrasier9882]

Thankyou for this video Dr Jones. I'm going through this for the first time with my cat. COVID caused supply problems at the shops, so I suddenly had to change my cat's diet, and ration his wet food. (Shelves were empty). Now he's constipated. He's been back on his regular food now is available again, and went yesterday, but today went to defecate three times and nothing. Can't get in to see the vet until Friday (it's wed). I'm beside myself with worry, but thanks to your video, I'm feeling better. I'll give the pumpkin a go. (He's such a fussy eater!). Thankyou!

[@kristinenowak4596]

I havnt seen any posts about water fountains. My cats love the one fro Cat Mate. Also simmer chicken with the bones and the cats love this home made broth. Give them chunks of the chicken. But no cooked bones to eat. You can mix this or use water to their canned food too. I have also given my cat sardine brth from the can. Just make sure there is no oil, no salt. but only water. You can stretch it out by adding water to it.

[@angelinebrasier9882]

@@kristinenowak4596 Thankyou so much!

[@theresa94010]

What to do with the Vaseline? How to apply? Please finish your sentance.

[@yoooff]

1/4 of an inch on your finger & apply to the back of the cats tongue.

[@lunnapurr]

hello doc! can i mix flax seed with water? my cat doesn't eat wet food anymore and i think it's the reason for her constipation, she doesn't have enough fluids. 😣

[@Angela-si6zj]

hi, simple question about petroleum jelly. Why is it safe if it is not an organic substance? Does it just pass thru the system and doesn't absorb into the body? Thanks.

[@clarekelsey496]

Boy I love your vids. On this particular one though a couple suggestions -- you talk about palpitating which we really can't see and there's no explanation of what we are feeling and what would feel 'wrong'. So I palpitate my cat's upper stomach area but have no idea if what I'm feeling means anything. A second thing is - how long should a constipation problem go before it really becomes something serious. On Cornell vet website and a couple others, it says if your cat hasn't defecated in more than 48 hours, see your vet immediately. You seem here to take a little more calm approach but my cat right now hasn't defecated in at least 5 days but doesn't seem dehydrated when I pinch a fold of her tummy and is otherwise acting normal. Should I rush to see my vet (which would cost a million USD) or try some your really reasonable remedies here first and if it's the latter *then* how long should I wait after using those remedies for a few days? And, finally, more info on urinary obstruction - bcuz it seems like my cat hasn't urinated in about 2 days either - can that alone cause constipation/obstipation? (I have a litter box system that uses pine particles that when become wet turn into saw dust and sift thru holes in the bottom of the top box into a second box and I haven't seen that in a couple days - but *that* began after the apparent constipation. So just a little more specificity - how much vaseline (and would coconut oil, do just as well or better bcuz at least it's not made out of petro-chemicals and is good source of other nutrients) - how much, how often? Those are the questions I walked still having after watching this particular video. Nonetheless, ADORE your videos, your interaction w/the four-leggeds you obviously are SO at ease and peaceful with. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDS, if I had the money, I'd buy your course in a second but it's all I can do to keep my service dog on her well-balanced raw diet and to coax my cat of her all-kibble addiction to start accepting a good grade of organic cat food. You're awesome...thx

[@CikisHelyzet]

Try a different litter. Pine is stinky and when I tried it even I could not tolerate it. Pellets are not comfortable tobwalk on. I’d say no peeing AND no pooping.. that’s pretty serious. Change the litter and you might get a good result immediately. Otherwise.. get to the vet

[@praeri3022]

Would you recommend this for cats that just got over a bout of diarrhea from two days ago and haven’t had bowel movements since?

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

My cat loves coconut oil. My vet said it's ok for him to lick some. Will this help my 19 year old cat go poop? He drinks and pees a lot but can't poop. His sibling in the past died after 3rd surgery to remove poop. This cat also has the tendency and had this before but it cleared up until we took him to the vet for nail clipping which included ingrown nail we hadn't seen until too late (I'm dealing with serious health Crisis for months and details got away) and a yeast infection in the ear. He was so traumatized by back nails being clipped 1st time ever but had to clip back because scratching ear, especially after medication irritated it. I wondered if extreme stress set it off again. He only eats can food or real meat occasionally. Anyway, he's miserable but no more poop surgery.. he had one ALREADY and I don't want to see him die like his brother, hunched, trying to poop and miserable. Thank You for your help in this world and your kindness to help people with videos and advice.🤗 P.S. I'll get some organic flax seed and pumpkin to mix in his food as you suggested. Our store has it whole. Should I get it whole or already processed to seed only? Thank You for your help!😊😁😘

[@artistaloca4]

I give Awesome Watson about 1/16th my tsp Spirulina on his food (along with powdered probiotics and food grade DE) he likes to eat it and maintains regularity. Works great for people, too ❤️

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for sharing

[@GailMcGuire-wi5kk]

There are some indoor dry catfoods that are very high in fiber that with help your cat and make sure she is getting a lot of water did you try the fancy feast gravy lovers cans she might eat them

[@Meekseek]

I have a suggestion, get one of the other sort of can openers which doesn't leave any sharp edges on the top or the bottom of the can, and you can pot the lid on and a little plastic wrap on top of that, works well for the fridge.

[@CikisHelyzet]

Never store food in metal cans. They can taste the contamination from the metal and it’s not safe for humans or animals. You can put the pumpkin in to ice cube trays or portion in mini zip loc bags

[@snoopy-mf7nv]

Thank you, you are a life saver! Doctor will the vet tranquilize my older cat if she might need an enema?

[@tigger5778]

Thank You! Such a helpful video!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're so welcome!

[@methatlovescats3602]

Becareful if you cat like to eat strings and things even carpet fibers feed him more grass and get him cleaned out so it doesn't become a blockage problem.

[@user-qc2px8zw9s]

Thank you, Doctor for always sharing, I suspect our cat has megacolon, I’ve palpated many times to help her expel. Been to the vet multiple times. Is psyllium husk combine with aloe vera juice in her wet food a good idea to help prevent constipation.?

[@rita3604]

Thank you doctor I have been unsure I was doing the right thing for my cat. She becomes what seems to be constipation every once in a while. We cannot get into our Vet. We are short Vets and they all seem to be so busy. I use Laxatone it helps my cat for now.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Happy to help

[@kristinenowak4596]

Read other posts and replys here for good information.

[@Emily-zx3lp]

Can we do the enema at home or should we go to the Vet?

[@janicedix8405]

Thank's Dr Andrew! Sending this to me sister💝Prayers, & Blessing's🙏

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks Janice

[@SameStory_NewEnding]

My cat grooms a lot, and has never had a hair ball come up. Should I be worried? He doesn’t obsessively groom, but more often than I have seen other cats. This is my first cat, and I am not an expert. I didn’t even like cats till this little guy put himself into my life, and my heart would break if he ever had to suffer.

[@venturasunflower1014]

Need help 8vwk old kitten has prolapsed rectum, I've had to have two purse string procedures within 8 days of each other she is now constipated I can see her bearing down the purse string procedure from 5 days ago is holding nonetheless very concerned did a little bit of Dawn and warm water cold compresses hydrocortisone is next we've done Preparation H she's on amoxicillin manicure on her second dose pumpkin Metamucil electrolytes I don't know what to do and our vets are all closed tomorrow so it would be a 3 drive to Reno so 6 hours round trip and I'm trying not to panic

[@What2B]

Many blessings Dr. Jones 😍

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thank you!

[@elisamarro7356]

Just came across your channel. Are homeopathic remedies effective for cat who was developed feline aids. Is having difficulties w swallowing. what cat food do u recommend? Is homemade cat food a good alternative Are there good recipes? Thank u.

[@monona1305]

Is aloe Vera good for constipation in cats ? And how do you give the cat the petroleum jelly? In his food ? Did I miss something?

[@kathryntracey8718]

I’m wondering the same thing. I don’t know which end it’s meant to be used on. I took in a 5 year old male kitty from a friend of a friend 2 mos ago. Over past 2 weeks he doesn’t eat much but urinates a lot. His poops have become small hard pieces; only a few a day if that. I’ve changed brands of food he used to eat. Need to make vet appt but it’s so $$. I can barely pay my own bills. Was told he’d never been sick. I didn’t want him to end up in a shelter so I took him home. At first he was pooping fine; not now. I love my “new” big guy Mo.

[@cherylmerritt3]

@@kathryntracey8718smear some coconut oil, olive oil, other on pets paws. They'll lick it off.

[@DejaVu-iy8hh]

I’m a foster mommy for bottle babies and it seems like every bottle baby I get is constipated. Ok…I haven’t had a lot of bottle babies but kitten season is getting ready to start. If I am doing something wrong I need to know. I have no problem stimulating them to pee but have a very difficult time getting them to poop if I can get them to at all.

[@ginajones2328]

Warm wet washcloth on the butt True about bottle fed babies .... constipation problem. Got a 3 year old bottle fed girl. Lots more water and I use a syringe..and rarely any kibble food . Also use Miralax once a week

[@MarlenevT]

I gave my cat a half a teaspoon of olive oil. Heard that on another video. Still waiting for a "movement". He did 2 2 inch stools this morning but still not feeling good. Is olive oil okay, in your opinion?

[@Tropicalpisces]

I found my kitty likes coconut oil.

[@MarlenevT]

@@Tropicalpisces used Ghee one time and it moved it all out. He liked it too.

[@kanariesla]

can I cook fresh pumpkin and cook it mush it

[@maricarlo6187]

Hi I gave my cat coconut oil it seams to help. I make them homemade cat food with chicken organs , chicken breast,. Fresh pumpkin, and turkey.. breast i add omega 3 organic coconut oil and holistic vet vitamins. I make enough for two weeks. I blend half and the other half i shred it on top my cats love it i also buy can and dry food.

[@adiln3637]

Thank you Doctor for this helpful video.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You’re welcome!

[@clifforddaniels5877]

Thanks for your help 🙂

[@rainydaze6751]

What happens when their poop is so dry when they go? My 10 year old, large orange tabby male has bad constipation that when he goes, he growls and some of the pieces look like baked in the sun dried out. The vet did an X-ray and said he was only constipated and gave two medicines. Neither worked. What else do I do?

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Need canned food, and initially have the vet show you how to give subcutaneous fluids until normal

[@coffeegirl7781]

What do we do with the Vaseline?

[@theresa94010]

Wish he had finished the demonstration with Vaseline - How to apply?

[@ccollins9981]

Super helpful video thank you so much

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christinaritter7830]

It was not clear what to do with the Vaseline.

[@ace1872]

Hi there do you know when the ultimate feline supplement going to be back in stock I’m a subscriber by the way it’s going to be the first time buying for me my cats been struggling to do number two

[@hanabob23]

Thank you and God bless you

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Welcome

[@stefaniakonstantinidou981]

My car became severely constipated after I have her the deworming medicine the vet told us to. Anybody else noticed anything like that? I think now, that as some medicine can come with a lot of side effects , they should not be used unless absolutely necessary. For example my cat did not have any worms in her poop so I should not have accepted giving her the medicine . I m not saying don t take medicine, but I m saying use it only when absolutely necessary or it can cause harm . My car was fine before, now she s bloated, such a big belly and cannot poop. I 'll try cooked oatmeal, pumpkin and fish and hope she 'll improve

[@robtempe]

I always thought canned pumpkin would help with diarrhea too. Not tried flax but how about psyllium?

[@enviromental2565]

Thanks so much. Our cat is prone to constipation and we can't run her to the vet monthly, we would be bankrupt from the cost. Of course we would take her if she didn't poop after days, but she always end up pooping out hard small poops we can see are painful, even though we feed her mainly wet food.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Please consider giving the remedy a try.