Causes of Constipation
There are a number of conditions that can cause constipation in cats, including:
- Dehydration
- GI motility problems
- Painful defecation due to fracture of the pelvis or hind limb, arthritis, or impacted anal glands
- Orthopedic or neurologic problems
- Obstruction of the colon caused by a foreign object, tumor, or hernia
- Megacolon
