Help, please help.

I don't think it is a good idea to "wait it out". Is your vet a "cat person"? Some vets just don't treat cats that well.

Cats are very sensitive to negative side effects of pain killers. However there are a few that are safe for them. One is the smallest Fentanyl patch, cut into quarters I believe (regulated narcotic) and the other is buprenorphine, which is safe and effective in cats. I have had it for my cats, it is a very small amount of liquid given under the tongue 2x a day.

These are not long term treatments, but they are safe for the first 3-4 days so your kitty gets stabilized.

Good luck and I hope Zoe heals quickly. ( I have a Zoe kitty too )

Ok so it is not the pain that is keeping Zoe from using the restroom. You have good pain meds for her.

My guess is that she is no sure of how to get around with the cast. Is it her hind leg that is broken? If so, it is probably preventing her from getting into what she thinks is the "proper position" to go to the bathroom.

Cats can hold their urine for a long time ( I had one hold it for two days because she refused to pee at the vets). Eventually she will no longer be able to hold it and she will pee. The risk is the same in humans of increased risk of UTI's. However I think once she urinates the first time, she will no longer try and hold it.

The bigger worry for me, is the not defecating. Cats tend to get constipated pretty easily. Plus the pain killers will also slow down the colon, just like in humans.

By the third day without pooping, I think you are going to need to do something to encourage it. Maybe some laxatone or other hairball medicine. If you can get her to eat pumpkin that is supposed to help too. I can't get my cats to eat pumpkin. I would wait on these things though until you know she is constipated, and then consult with the vet first.
Sometimes it is necessary to give an enema ( not a fun thing with a cat, I have had to do this one too. Same kitty that refuse to pee at the vets)


Feeding canned food may also help to decrease the likelyhood of constipation. It will help keep her well hydrated.

Keep good track of how long it has been since Zoe has gone to the bathroom. Most likely she urinated while sedated for casting, so you are at 24 hours or less for that. I don't know how far out you are on the pooping.


For now, make sure she is eating and drinking. If she isn't doing either of these this is cause for concern as nothing going in means nothing coming out.

Coco has the Buprenex that is liquid and you put it on the gums. We had a Cat that broke her front Paw by the elbow years ago and it healed bent but she used the pan. Your Cat needs to go because she can get a bladder infection from not going. Coco hurt her front Paw very bad 2 years ago but used the Pan even with the terrible pain. What paw did your Cat break?

Our Icarus broke his leg not too long ago, he was not given a cast because they were afraid his muscles would not heal properly.

We got a big dog crate and kept him in that, we also got a small litter (kitten size) box so he could easily get into it. I would try to keep your cat confinded, if the vet suggested it so Zoe can't move to much.

Sorry, I can't help more.

That makes it harder.

I am glad she peed. How long will she need the Cast?

Your welcome. I am glad I was able to provide something that helped.

Yeah Zoe! Good stinky poop!! ROFL.

Poor sweet girl that cast looks almost as big as she is! Love the photo