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   hello i have a little baby boy who i have named wedito which means white one in spanish... i have had him since he was born his poor mamma died giving birth and he is the only one that survived. i have never owned a cat before this... i must say i have absolutly fallen in love with him... he has been constipated for 3 days. i have no idea what to do please help me

   Posted 2 years ago by greeneyez #

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   Hi Greeneyez, how old is your kittie? Is he a baby kitten, an older kitten or a cat now? Is he eating kitten replacement milk or is he weaned onto wet kitten food? If you give us more details, someone might be able to help.

   Also, if you click on the pink tags in the top right hand corner (constipation and poop), you will see previous postings about this problem and can read the advice already given on this site. But it would help to know how old your cat is.

   Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

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   he is two weeks old... he is drinking the replacement formula... my poor little one

   Posted 2 years ago by greeneyez #

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   Thanks, Greeneyez, okay, well don't panic. Little kittens on formula don't have to poop every day. Are you stimulating him to poop and pee before and after every meal, by gently rubbing his bottom in a circular motion with a warm, damp washcloth? Usually his mother would do this for him.

   Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

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   i have been doing so... he is urinating just fine just not having bowel movements

   Posted 2 years ago by greeneyez #

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   But he has had bowel movements just fine before now?

   Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

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   yes he has i have no idea what happened ever since we moved to another house he has not had a bowel movement

   Posted 2 years ago by greeneyez #

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   Sorry to take so long to reply, Greeneyez, I typed out a reply and the computer ate it!

   Okay, well, as I said above, little kittens don't need to poop every day when they're on formula. I would give your little one a bit more time before I start worrying -- maybe half a day or a day. If he hasn't pooped by then, or if he suddenly seems to get worse or act ill, I would call the vet but I bet you will get poop soon.

   Other TDKers suggest adding a few drops of vegetable oil, like olive oil, or mineral oil to his formula, to help him go. Read the previous posts and you'll see how many times we get this question, it seems to be a problem with little kittens! These are also good websites for general kitten care advice:

   Useful websites: http://www.kittenrescue.org/pages.php?pageid=15
   http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/orphans.shtml
   http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html

   But truly I wouldn't worry too much yet. Give him about half a day more. Just keep a close eye on him and make sure he doesn't get dehydrated -- but as long as he keeps taking his formula, that shouldn't be a problem. Good luck and keep checking back here -- the US TDKers will be logging on in a few hours and there are some very knowledgeable and experienced foster mums among them. Good luck with your baby and let us know how it turns out. We cheer for poop, when it comes, on this site!

   Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

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   took wedito to the vet today they did an enema and he is doing just fine now thank you for the advice

   Posted 2 years ago by greeneyez #

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    Welcome to you, Greeneyez! I don't have much experience with kittens, but you will get loads of great advice on TDK! I'm glad Wedito is doing better....we hope to see pics of him!
    My avatar is Gizmo...I am in WI....we lived on the Big Island of HI for a year in Kailua-Kona. I sure miss the gorgeous weather and fragrant smells of the flowers! Looking forward to your posts!

    Posted 2 years ago by katthays #

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    Welcome greeneyez.... Sound like you are doing great with the little one.

    Katt - I'm green with envy.. I'd love to live in Hawai'i ! Maybe one day. *sigh*

    Posted 2 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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