What are the Symptoms of Outdoor Feline Constipation?
Fotolia.com”> jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/b2/r4/symptoms-outdoor-feline-constipation_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Feline constipation affects both indoor and outdoor cats Feline constipation is similar to human constipation. It is defined as the irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels. The symptoms of constipation are the same for both outdoor and indoor felines. Outdoor felines are less likely to be affected by constipation, however a diet of birds, mice and other animals increases susceptibility, especially if the cat eats indigestible parts such as hair, bone and feathers. If you suspect your outdoor cat may be constipated, try to keep it inside for a few days to observe its bathroom behavior. Straining and Frequent Attempts to Pass Stool A constipated cat will frequently attempt to defecate with little or no result. It will most likely strain while trying to pass a stool
