Snowball needs some good vibes

Snowball has been constipated for the past few days, and since he's gotten older this has been a problem for him off and on. Usually we get good results by using hairball ointment as a laxative, and this is what our vet recommends. Unfortunately, it hasn't helped at all this time, and poor Snowball seems quite uncomfortable. I called the veterinary clinic and they can't see him until tomorrow afternoon. When I asked if there was anything else we could do to make poor Snowball more comfortable, they said they needed to do x-rays and etc. first to find out what is going on, but that we could keep trying the hairball ointment if we wanted to.

I really hope he doesn't have anything seriously wrong.

if she's seriously constipated she may need an enema, and perhaps a change in diet

You may be able to use an infant enema. A warm bath may get things moving. Was there anything she may have eaten?

Lorie, I'll definitely keep Snowball in my thoughts. And you too, I know you must be worried sick about him.

Sending vibes for Snowball kitty for me and the kid and the half-kid right now... Let us know how he is doing and feeling please .

My suggestion: an infant enema, or pumpkin. I hope he's "up to scratch" soon!

Poor Snowball. Let's hope he feels better soon. Sending healing vibes to him

Poor Snowball

Lots of love and best wishes being sent to Snowball

Speedy recovery!!

Thanks for all your suggestions and good thoughts. I don't think it's anything he ate, since our home is cat-proofed, and he doesn't eat any unusual things that he might find on the floor. Don't older cats have more of a tendency to become constipated because they're less active?

I'll let you know what the vet says tomorrow.

I hope he gets better.

*Sending some Aloha Vibes your way*

Sending good vibes to Snowball! Hope he gets better soon.

Yes, Lorie, they do, Sasha is 12 -1/2 now. He does from time to time, maybe a 1-2 days and then shazam! (well, you didn't need the details, did you.) But it's not so much the constipation sometimes, as just when he ages the way his digestive system is working and/or some other little glitches that can crop up. I do hope it's nothing serious. And I know with your huge love he will be back to normal in no time! We are sending healing and promising vibes to Snowball!!

Originally Posted by Lorie D.

Thanks for all your suggestions and good thoughts. I don't think it's anything he ate, since our home is cat-proofed, and he doesn't eat any unusual things that he might find on the floor. Don't older cats have more of a tendency to become constipated because they're less active?

I'll let you know what the vet says tomorrow.

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Being dehydrated lends to constipation issues, and I believe older cats always need to be encouraged to get in as much liquid as possible.

For Patrick's crf related constipation issues, we've used Lactulose (prescription) but he reacts so strongly to it, that I've switched to using slippery elm bark syrup which I make up myself using plain slippery elm bark powder and water as per the recipe on the felinecrf.org site, under constipation tx's.

Hope Snowball feels better soon,

Jasper and I hope Snowball is doing better soon. to you both!

Good luck with Snowball at the vet's tomorrow. The cats and I are pulling for you and hope he's back to normal soon.

Aw poor Snowball. Good luck at the V-E-T-S!

From all of us here, I hope they sort it out. Poor baby - he must feel so uncomfortable.

Poor Snowball, sure hope you are feeling better very soon! I'm so sorry your baby isn't feeling well, Lorie, and sure do look forward to hearing all about Snowball's appt.

Lorie i hope Snowball gets her problem sorted out and that she poops soon!