Treatments for constipated cat.

Good morning Dr Marie,

This is the second time I have used your service. I was pleased with the time you took and level of care you offered for such a small price. It so exceeded my expectations that I felt a little guilty that it didn't cost more. Typically I would expect a quantity over quality like approach in a response from a discounted service such as this. I was shocked when you told me that my cats issue was not common and therefore wanted to research and discuss the matter with some of your colleagues. You followed that up with timely and detailed analysis which left me feeling like I had just left my veterinarians office. In closing I am not easily pleased. I have interviewed and screened a dozen vets before I found the right one for my cat. It is comforting to know that I have affordable access to a professional such as yourself when I am in need of a second opinion. Nicely done Dr. Marie!



Ok now for my question! My cat I think is constipated. I have noticed that he is struggling at times to defecate and his poop is hard. Through the internet I learned this is a common problem and although it can be tied to a more serious condition I don't think it is serious. We just had a checkup and a full round of blood work and he came back in excellent health. With that said I was curious if you could recommend some homeopathic remedies and the appropriate dosage. I have read metamucil works however I would have no clue how much to give as a supplement or if he would even eat it. He is very finicky so multiple options time permitting would be helpful. Rest assured if the situation doesnt improve I will take him into the vet. I did notice that he had a tiny amount of fresh blood around his anus. I wiped it away with some all natural wipes which are chemical and alcohol free. Again it didn't look like it amounted to much more than he had passed a hard stool. That was two days ago and so far so good. He is pooping every day mostly but again I think he is trying to avoid it because it is difficult.

I got to thinking you probably want to know what I am feeding him. He eats a combo of first mate, Call of the Wild, and Solid gold. He will not eat wet cat food. I have tried every type. He does eat about two tablespoons of shelled crab with no additives whatsoever. I rinse the crab to remove some of the sodium before feeding it to him. I typically add a tablespoon of water so that he gets water. He does drink water regularly as I seen him at both of the fountains I have for him.


Jeremiah