Ok. Here I go again. Ulysses hasn't pooped since yesterday morning. He keeps trying but it's not coming out. He's peeing, though. I can kind of see it trying to come out. I've tried gently rubbing his bum with a warm cloth but he really doesn't let me do it. He didn't eat his third meal of the day but he's eating now. I'm assuming that some of his meds may have a constipating effect on him. I called the ER vet just to ask but they didn't seem too concerned, but I'm concerned. It has to be uncomfortable for him.
I just can't wait until he is off meds, gaining weight steadily, and pooping regularly without the tons of effort he's putting out now. His brother has been helpful in grooming him and has been attempting to take care of his bum; hopefully Gus will help him out a little.
I'm going away to Disney World next week. I have someone sleeping here to take care of them and a cat sitter stopping by once or twice a day during the day. She just happens to be a special needs cat sitter, which is great. I just hope he's closer to better once I leave so I don't worry so much.
Thanks for listening.
