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Constipation and straining
No poop for two to three days, hard dry pellets, or repeated straining that produces little is a vet-today call for either species. For a cat, especially a male, straining with nothing coming out can be a urinary blockage, which is Call a vet now.
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Straining or no poop? The vet check asks the questions that matter.
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PoopScout is not a vet. If your pet seems unwell, is a puppy or kitten with vomiting and diarrhea, has pale gums, or may have eaten something poisonous, call your vet or the nearest emergency animal hospital now.
Guides
Coming soon: Cat Not Pooping: How Long Is Too Long?; Dog Hasn't Pooped in 2 Days: When to Worry; Dog Keeps Trying to Poop but Nothing Comes Out; Cat Straining to Poop: Constipation Signs; Constipated Dog: How to Help (Safely).