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bif

(26,228 posts)
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 12:26 PM Monday

My cat had oral surgery last Monday

And she hasn't taken a pooh since. Should I be worried about this?

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My cat had oral surgery last Monday (Original Post) bif Monday OP
Are you giving her pain meds? piddyprints Monday #1
She was only on pain meds for three days bif Monday #2
Have you called the vet? piddyprints Monday #3
All clear! bif Monday #4
Oh, most excellent news! Good for kitty! Now enjoy! niyad Wednesday #5

piddyprints

(15,020 posts)
1. Are you giving her pain meds?
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 12:31 PM
Monday

My friend asked the same thing about herself after surgery and it turned out to be because of the pain meds.

You could try adding a little pumpkins puree to her food.

piddyprints

(15,020 posts)
3. Have you called the vet?
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 12:39 PM
Monday

They may recommend a laxative* or fiber (usually one of their horrible foods).

I would expect antibiotics to go the other way. Is she eating normally?

*Laxatone. Couldn’t think of the name right away. But we get good results sitting pumpkin.

bif

(26,228 posts)
4. All clear!
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 01:08 PM
Monday

My daughter just informed me that my cat pinched a loaf. (We're out of town, so that's why I was worried.) So all is good! I can now relax on our vacation!

And she's eating like crazy. I think her teeth and gums must have been bothering her.

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