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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: LittleOne on February 20, 2010, 21:37:22 PM

Title: Spay and Constipation
Post by: LittleOne on February 20, 2010, 21:37:22 PM

I've done a quick search but didn't find an answer.

Bo was spayed on Wednesday but hasn't had a poo yet (unless she's doing it somewhere she shouldn't  :shify:). I've read elsewhere that up yo 3 days of not pooing following a spay is fine but when should I be getting worried?
We missed our post op check today due to my social anxiety but if I can i'll be phoning them first thing monday...unless you think this warrants a call to the emergency vet?

Thanks

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: Kay and Penny on February 20, 2010, 23:19:16 PM

I think you must be guided by her behaviour - if she shows signs of distress she may need some medication

I don't think constipation is a dangerous condition in itself, but you don't want her to be doing a lot of straining when she has stitches

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: LittleOne on February 20, 2010, 23:47:44 PM

Thanks Trigger, she's not distressed at all, just put out she has a cone i think would be her only complaint!
Plus she's not eaten much since the op, today was the first day she had a good meal, I'm probably just panicing having not been responsible for a cat before!
Will see how she goes the next day or 2.

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: Kay and Penny on February 20, 2010, 23:51:44 PM

the cone may well put her off too - most  cats like to look down when they are digging their holes in preparation for pooing

be prepared to remove it temporarily if necessary

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: Janeyk on February 21, 2010, 06:48:37 AM

I don't think there will be anything to worry about, probably just a change in her system that's caused this plus she's not eaten much.  If worried though I'd just give your vet a call  :hug:

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: LittleOne on February 21, 2010, 20:49:58 PM

No poop today. New fresh litter in trays and had some no cone time...she just sat in her tray and washed! Bless her.
Will call vet tomorrow x

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: LittleOne on February 23, 2010, 22:27:48 PM

Saw vet yesterday, nothing to be felt abdominally and he's not worried. If nothing by saturday when stitches out then laxatives.
Can stop worrying now   :)

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: Janeyk on February 23, 2010, 22:37:21 PM

Glad you've checked it out  :hug:  I have to say when I asked my vet a couple of times in the past over Schui she was reluctant and said see how it goes and then infact I never ended up getting any.

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: LittleOne on February 25, 2010, 21:51:15 PM

We have poo!!!!!!! Is it wrong i'm excited about poo?!

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: Kay and Penny on February 25, 2010, 22:22:38 PM

not at all

spending an inordinate time peering at the contents of litter trays is almost obligatory on Purrs :evillaugh:

you'll find these useful  :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:

Title: Re: Spay and Constipation
Post by: Janeyk on February 26, 2010, 07:30:01 AM

 ;D glad to hear