Hi my kitten has been pooping hard not soft poop should i take her to the vet

Updated On August 26th, 2023

Pet's info: Cat | Brazilian Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 8 days old

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Poor Hazel. It may be she is not getting enough water causing her poop to be hard. I recommend giving her some wet kitten food, and adding a bit of water to it to see if that helps. I'd also recommend getting a cat water fountain. These devices provide a constant source of fresh water, and can encourage cats to drink. Try feeding her the wet food for the next 24-48 hours, but if she continues to have hard poop or it gets worse (she's straining to poop, she's poops very small and hard nuggets, or she develops other signs such as lethargy and a loss of appetite), then I would take her into the vet. I hope this helps!

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