Constipation California Natural?

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I have a cat right now at the vet with severe constipation. Her blood work came back normal. She has been on California Natural dry with canned food once a day. I am curious if anyone has had a cat with constipation problems on CN? My vet did not think it was from food but we have no idea what caused it.
 

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Originally Posted by kitytize

I have a cat right now at the vet with severe constipation. Her blood work came back normal. She has been on California Natural dry with canned food once a day. I am curious if anyone has had a cat with constipation problems on CN? My vet did not think it was from food but we have no idea what caused it.
Hey there - my cat also struggles with chronic constipation. Check back several threads to read about his problems. My vet thinks it's a genetic issue. However, I did switch foods to Wellness, which is grain free, and it seems to be working. However, I do use a prescription stool softener (Kristalose) to help his stool move along.
 

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Sometimes rice can be a bit binding in some.... I would suggest grain free wets as I believe one kitty is over 7 ish?>??
 

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Riley eats CN Chicken & Rice dry (free-fed) and Merricks wet twice a day and he has had no problems with constipation. He does get laxatone twice a week, but that is for his hairball issues.
 
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The cat is Willow and she is 6 years old. She also has asthma and gets UTIs. She also is the one who had the bacteria infection from raw food. She is my pickiest eater but after this problem looks like I have to ban dry food from her. I suspected the rice and thats why I asked.
 

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If you can all wet and preferably grain free ... you know how to reach me if needed
 
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