Cats have long become faithful companions of man. However, like all pets, especially at an early age, they often suffer from various ailments. One of these is constipation in small kittens. It would seem that the problem is very trivial, however, its solution should not be postponed in the long box.
There are many reasons why kittens have constipation. In this article we will tell you more about each of them, and also we will understand how to save your little pet from this unpleasant and painful problem.
Causes and symptoms of constipation in a kitten
There are three main reasons for the development of such a disease. The most common is malnutrition and, as a result, disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.
Often the constipation of a kitten appears after taking a diet with a low protein content, and also if the baby is malnourished or, conversely, carried away with dry food and drank a little liquid. As a result, dehydration may occur, which leads to densification of feces.
Often, the cause of constipation in kittens becomes stress after separation from the mother, a fright, stuck in the intestine of a wad of wool or helminthiosis .
You can recognize the problem by such signs as: dry nose , lethargy, lack of appetite. If the kitten has constipation, it stops going to the toilet, and touching the abdomen can cause a negative reaction.
How to treat constipation in a kitten?
As soon as obvious signs of illness became apparent, all necessary measures must be taken. There are many opinions about what to give a kitten from constipation. Consider the most proven.
Of household remedies, the most effective is Vaseline oil. It is applied 1 time inwards in a dose of 5 ml. The oil softens the stool and lubricates the walls of the intestine.
You can give the kitten a condensed milk diluted with water, or make an enema to the baby. The second method is more effective. However, such a procedure should be done at the clinic, where the pet will be helped and examined at the same time. If you can not go to the hospital, and the constipation of the kitten lasts for several days, it is easier to use the usual laxative. The instructions for use clearly indicate the dosage and the order of application.