Daphne Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Not the nicest topic I know We have an 11 year old girl, who has bouts of constipation, like once every 4 months, it started about 12 months ago. We have a laxative from the vet and this works after about 24 hours. However, I was wondering if I should change her diet, she has always been on tinned Whiskas (I don't think they do these for older cats) plus Whiska pouches for older cats. I occasionally give her biscuits but rarely. I know this is a common problem, and I know about exercise/clean litter tray etc, but I have read conflicting advice on feeding. I can ask my vet next time I go, but in the meantime I wondered if anyone had any experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 My cat suffers from this a bit, we have a way fountain for her to drink from, and it seems to have increased the amount of water she is consuming. Poor kitty, hope she is feeling better soon Sending snuggles from my old girl to yours. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Increasing fluid intake will help and obviously wet food contributes to the fluid intake to a degree. Peridale capsule or granules help with cats prone to constipation if you can get your cat to take it (either by mouth or in food) as do things like Katalax, Defur-um, Laxapet which can be given regularly to 'keep things moving'. Water fountains are great particularly with older cats who benefit from an increase in fluid intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
