Took Giz to ER vet last night...*Pic added

[Laura's Babies]

There have been no changes in her diet or anything... That is what puzzels me. Just a fluke maybe..?

The ER clinic told me they were going to fax a copy of the paperwork to my vet and also gave me a copy to take them. If she is still laying around tomorrow, I will call and take her in.. she could just be exausted from the fright and pain of last night and I don't want to stress her so soon after her ordeal last night. I noticed the few times she did get up and head down the hall to her box, she laid down (meatloaf style) on her way down and back and there was NO poop in her box today. I am watching that close. I will be getting her something to soften her stool in the next few days... any suggestions?

[lvpets2002]

Awee Giz your just so Stunning with Beauty Sweetie.. Tell meowmom to give you a bit of pumpkin mush & or maybe some wet food with some KMR mixed in.. My babies love the wet food Fancy Feast Melodys with greens.. That works great with my babies.. I think you was prob passing a hairball in with your stool in which made a impacted turd.. Well we are so glad you are doing much better.. You & meowmom just get some rest now..

[3Catcondo]

Laura,
I'm glad to hear Giz is ok. She is so pretty! Beautiful markings she has! I'm glad all is ok for now, keep us posted.
Lvpets2002 is so funny, an impacted turd. Bless her heart for being in pain trying to go.

[cassiesmom]

Beautiful Giz ... you are so lovely, I'm glad you are feeling better. I'm with lvpets2002 on the pumpkin or Fancy Feast for your tummy. Please, please let meowmie hold you and please occupy her lap. She loves you and all your PT fans do too!

[Laura's Babies]

PROGRESS! She came got in my lap begging for attention!! I am ONE HAPPY MEOWMIE NOW!!

I mashed and mashed on her tummy and "innerds" and it didn't seem to hurt her..NO reaction!

[Catty1]

Awww! Giz is back to lap kitty!

Laura, maybe the whole episode just cleaned her out really well, and she may not have enough food in her to move through yet.

We cat people - waiting anxiously for a poop so we can celebrate!

[Catlady711]

Pumpkin has lots of fiber and will add water to the stools sometimes making them easier to pass, but they also add more bulk. If your kitty is having problems passing stool, check with your vet before trying it or it might make things worse.

My kitty Jack was diagnosed with Megacolon 2 years ago by his regular vet. That is a disease that prevents the stool from moving through the intestine like it should, often causing blockages that have to be taken care of by enema, manual extraction, or medications, and as last resort, surgery.

Jack was refered to a specialist and was put on 2 different medications (Lactulose and Cisapride). He hasn't had to have an enema since!! Although at times he does have the very long stools, mostly when he's been inactive.

The specialist told me that hairball medicine does not solve the problem when it comes to a diagnosed Megacolon cat. And that they sometimes don't know why cats get this.

Hopefully your kitty isn't a Megacolon and just had a bout of hard stools. I hope your kitty gets better soon and has no more problems with this ever again.