Hadn't noticed straining. Last bm was yesterday. He just started eating again yesterday (after 3 days without substantial food) so we expect one soon. His stools had been "squashed", not round, and contain hair. We try to brush him daily but hairballs remain a problem. Thanks for your feedback.
Jake is 14 or 15 years old. He lives with us on a boat. He gets brushed well each day. We are in Indonesia where we have access only to a vet who seems somewhat unfamiliar with cats. Jake has been occasionally vomiting and seems to have become less tolerant of kibble. In fact, he has...