Why doesn't Garfield poop?
Although cats don't like to drink water, their bodies still need water. Dehydration slows down or even reduces intestinal motility, making digestion and absorption difficult. Feces will then accumulate in the intestines and cannot be expelled, resulting in constipation.
The only thing you can do is try feeding warm water to lubricate the intestines, and if necessary, force-feed water. Then observe for 2 hours to see if there is any bowel movement.
If a cat is eating normally but not defecating, it could be due to a diet low in fiber and high in fat and protein, making defecation difficult. If the diet consists only of cat food, consider whether the lack of fiber is causing the Garfield's constipation. Switching to a healthier, organic cat food with a balanced mix of meat and vegetables can help prevent constipation.
At this point, simply feeding water won't be effective; you need to regulate your cat's digestive system and supplement it with sufficient fiber and beneficial bacteria. You can give your cat some MeowThink probiotics (note that MeowThink probiotics come in AB types; if your cat is constipated, use MeowThink probiotics type B) to supplement beneficial bacteria, promote intestinal peristalsis, and facilitate bowel movements.
After defecation, try to feed liquid food to give the stomach and intestines time to recover, and try not to feed greasy food.
Hairballs can irritate the stomach and intestines, causing bloating and constipation. If it's shedding season and Garfield has been frequently licking its fur, along with symptoms like coughing and gagging, it's possible that it has hairballs in its stomach and needs to be expelled. In this case, you can feed it cat grass or a hairball remedy to help expel the hairballs.
