How many times do cats usually go poop a day? - Page 2

Mako is absolutely right.  As in humans and other species, this can be life-threatening.  When in doubt, GO TO THE VET.  I know it can be expensive and the logistics difficult with our struggle for survival life; but it can make the difference for your beloved cat, so don't delay!

Hi im new to this site and i have just adopted a Cat, simba the ragdoll cat.  He is new to me and im unformular with cat behavour.

We feed him Kangaroo mince and dry food which he doesn't touch.  He poops once every 4/5 days.  He seems happy. Also he constantly looks out my window and i feel sorry for him as i can't let him outside.  He was mistreated when we got him.  He was't shown much effection and was outside most day and night.  Am i doing him wrong by keeping him inside???????????

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Hi im new to this site and i have just adopted a Cat, simba the ragdoll cat. 

Hi to you and Simba!

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We feed him Kangaroo mince and dry food which he doesn't touch. 

What's in the kangaroo mince? Does it contain bone, organs, or any supplements?

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He poops once every 4/5 days. 

Hmmm, that would concern me. I think most cats normally poop about once a day, some maybe every couple days if they're on a raw diet. But every 4-5 days is a bit sparse. Are you sure he isn't pooping somewhere else? When he does poo, what is it like (ie moist or dry, large log or small pebbles, hard or soft, dark or light coloured)?

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Am i doing him wrong by keeping him inside???????????

 

Not at all! But he may need more entertainment indoors to keep him from getting bored. Do you have any interactive toys like fishing rod or wand style feathery/furry toys to play with him? Tossing some fake mice around is hugely fun for many cats, or some prefer a laser pointer, or perhaps a Cat Dancer or Turbo Track kinda thing. You might have to experiment to find something Simba likes. Alternating different types of toys also keeps it interesting. Putting treats in a treat dispensing ball that he has to bop around to get them out might also help simulate hunting and keep him happy.

But give him some time as well. Some cats have a longer adjustment period before they're comfortable in their new home.

Good luck!
 

...careful, a cat pooping outside it's box maybe suggesting that pooping inside the box is painful and is associating the box with the pain. Make sure the little guy is not constipated and get him tested for renal problems.

my two cents,

mike