Whether a cat's constipation can heal itself needs to be judged based on the specific situation. If it is caused by unhealthy eating habits and insufficient water drinking, by adjusting the eating habits and water drinking, the constipation situation will be improved, and it can usually heal on its own. If it is caused by a gastrointestinal disease, cure generally cannot be achieved, because if the intestinal disease is not treated in time, the disease may worsen and the recovery time will be affected. If the cat’s constipation does not improve for a long time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time.
1. Reasons why cats can heal themselves from constipation
If constipation is caused by long-term overeating and low water intake, it is a normal physiological phenomenon and can generally achieve a curative effect, but it requires treatment. Cats should be fed water regularly and their food intake should be reduced. Medication is generally not required.
2. Reasons why cats’ constipation cannot heal on their own
If a cat’s constipation cannot heal on its own, it may be caused by functional indigestion and intestinal obstruction, which are common diseases. Failure to improve in time may lead to continued aggravation of the condition, and may even affect the intake of other foods, resulting in a lack of large amounts of nutrients in the body, resulting in nutritional deficiencies.
3. Treatment methods for cat constipation
If it is functional indigestion, you can take drugs to promote digestion under the guidance of a doctor, which is beneficial to food digestion and can also promote stool. Exhaust; if it is intestinal obstruction, surgical treatment is required under the operation of a doctor, which can relieve abnormal defecation caused by intestinal obstruction.
4. How to care for cat constipation
When a cat is constipated, attention needs to be paid, the feeding habits should be adjusted, small meals should be eaten frequently, and overeating should not be allowed. At the same time, it is also necessary to Abdominal massage can speed up the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract and facilitate food digestion. During the treatment period, the cat needs to be taken to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the recovery status of the disease.
