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    I got an 8 week old kitten Tuesday night. He's eating fine, playing, etc...normal kitten behavior. However, he hasn't pooped since he got here. Is there anything safe that I could give him to help?
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    RE: Constipated Kitten. Help!

    Have any hairball remedy on hand? If not, try a little mineral oil in her food.


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      RE: Constipated Kitten. Help!

      I did give Havoc some of the hairball stuff last night, but so far it hasn't worked. I will try the mineral oil. Thanks.
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      Stella...Gotcha Day May 19th, 2013 (born February 26, 2012)
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      • #4
        RE: Constipated Kitten. Help!

        You might want to take a washcloth, wet it with warm water, and stimulate the rectum. At that age, she may need the extra help, tho not usually.

        You sometimes have to give hairball remedy a few days to work. That young of a kitten doesn't usually have hairball issues, but it's a laxative, so will help get things moving. If no bowel movement soon, you might have her checked at the vet. Could have a blockage or twisted bowel.

        Good luck!

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        • #5
          RE: Constipated Kitten. Help!

          We have poopie! I checked his litter box one last time last night and found it. He was just sneaky about it. Phew! I feel alot better now...as I am sure he does too! Hehehe.
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          Levi...born June 29th, 2011
          Stella...Gotcha Day May 19th, 2013 (born February 26, 2012)
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          • #6
            RE: Constipated Kitten. Help!

            When we first brought Manny home, he refused to poop. It took him three or four days to go. Worried the heck out of me! I know now he was probably just being stubborn. :f

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            • #7
              RE: Constipated Kitten. Help!

              YAYYYYYY!! Havoc Poopie!!! :9

              Congrats Havoc on your first at home poopie. }(

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              • #8
                RE: Constipated Kitten. Help!

                I am real late on this one, but still wanted to add my personal experience.

                My oldest kitty, Barry, is finicky about his litterbox habits on a daily basis. However, when I move to a new house (which is often, I have gypsy blood), Barry will sometimes go 2-4 days without pooping. I think he waits until he is comfortable enough in the new house to start his litterbox routine.

                So that is what I was thinking with Havoc, maybe the excitement of the new house, new smells, new things to investigate are consuming him and he just hadn't stopped to poop yet.

                I am glad he did finally!

                Enjoy him, he is absolutely beautiful!!

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