Hi Folks -
I was hoping that some of our more experienced members could provide some of their wise and sage guidance on this situation...
Over the last week or so I've notice that Jozi isn't going #2 very often...
And when she does go, it's small amounts about the size of of a tic-tac. A few times I've noticed a few of these "tic-tacs" on the wood floor in proximity to the bathroom. (They appear to have fallen off of her after she's departed the bathroom, which is where her litter box has always been.) Her normal size #2's are about the size of a thick cigarette, and usually she "goes" about twice per day.
She has kept her appetite. She does not appear to be in any kind of discomfort. She is not lethargic. She isn't hiding (as she does sometimes when she isn't feeling well.) About the only things that I can think of is that I changed, is her litter brand about a week ago. Also too, I gave her two Purina ProPlan Hairball Remedy treats about a week and half ago. (She loves them, and it's a treat I only give her about twice a year.) She eats her Fancy Feast Flaked Tuna and Mackerel with no problems; likewise with her Meow Mix Tuna & Shrimp. (She gets 1 can of each per day, 1 portion-pack in the morning and one in the evening.) She does not get dry food. Other than that, she had been getting Temptations Treats (Chicken Flavor) each day for years. She is still hounding me about getting some of them, but I've stopped in the last 2 days because she's isn't going to the bathroom.
Jozi is on 5mg Prednisolone daily, and has been for about 3 years now. Jozi is 15 years old, though one wouldn't notice it as she's much more active and sprite like a cat who is more like 10 years old.
I'm beginning to worry, despite the fact she doesn't appear to be in any intestinal comfort. She is going #1 just fine. She has a water fountain, and it is clean. She's been using it as normal, as well as going #1 as normal.
About the only thing else I've noticed that is unusual - only because it's more frequent than usual - is that she is "cleaning" her rear-end a bit more often...
I realize that the ultimate next-step would be to take her to her vet.
However, I was just wondering if any of our more experienced members have seen this before, and perhaps could provide some insight or tips...
Thanks, kindly!
CheetahCats
I was hoping that some of our more experienced members could provide some of their wise and sage guidance on this situation...
Over the last week or so I've notice that Jozi isn't going #2 very often...
And when she does go, it's small amounts about the size of of a tic-tac. A few times I've noticed a few of these "tic-tacs" on the wood floor in proximity to the bathroom. (They appear to have fallen off of her after she's departed the bathroom, which is where her litter box has always been.) Her normal size #2's are about the size of a thick cigarette, and usually she "goes" about twice per day.
She has kept her appetite. She does not appear to be in any kind of discomfort. She is not lethargic. She isn't hiding (as she does sometimes when she isn't feeling well.) About the only things that I can think of is that I changed, is her litter brand about a week ago. Also too, I gave her two Purina ProPlan Hairball Remedy treats about a week and half ago. (She loves them, and it's a treat I only give her about twice a year.) She eats her Fancy Feast Flaked Tuna and Mackerel with no problems; likewise with her Meow Mix Tuna & Shrimp. (She gets 1 can of each per day, 1 portion-pack in the morning and one in the evening.) She does not get dry food. Other than that, she had been getting Temptations Treats (Chicken Flavor) each day for years. She is still hounding me about getting some of them, but I've stopped in the last 2 days because she's isn't going to the bathroom.
Jozi is on 5mg Prednisolone daily, and has been for about 3 years now. Jozi is 15 years old, though one wouldn't notice it as she's much more active and sprite like a cat who is more like 10 years old.
I'm beginning to worry, despite the fact she doesn't appear to be in any intestinal comfort. She is going #1 just fine. She has a water fountain, and it is clean. She's been using it as normal, as well as going #1 as normal.
About the only thing else I've noticed that is unusual - only because it's more frequent than usual - is that she is "cleaning" her rear-end a bit more often...
I realize that the ultimate next-step would be to take her to her vet.
However, I was just wondering if any of our more experienced members have seen this before, and perhaps could provide some insight or tips...
Thanks, kindly!
CheetahCats