Sorry in advance for all the questions & my huge post! We need more info to give suggestions. How many days has Crybaby not eaten for? Eating nothing at all? That is dangerous for any cat!!! What explanation and or diagnosis did the vet give? What is the vet's plan to help get Crybaby eating? I have the same question on antibiotics; why was it prescribed? I understand fluids, no mention of an appetite stimulant? Did he run any tests? X-ray, bloodwork to make a diagnosis? Is the cat lax for hairballs or constipation? How does the vet expect you to give the cat lax if he is not eating anything?

As for the pooping outside of the box, is that why he gave cat lax? 

We ALWAYS rule out medical issues first. 

Did this just start happening, or has it happened before?

Is Crybaby straining to poop, vomiting when pooping, is the poop hard & dry balls outside of his box? (if so that is a constipated kitty) 

Where is he pooping? In the vicinity of the box? 

Litter boxes

How many litter boxes do you have in your multi-cat household? Do you have one litter box per cat plus one?

Type of litter has the type or brand been changed recently? 

Is the litter box covered? If so, take the lid off. 

Is the box big enough to comfortably turn around in for Crybaby? Easy access for him? Can he hop in and out easily with no issues? 

Is it kept clean? Imperative, it is kept clean. No one wants to hop in a dirty box. 

Is Crybaby being harassed by the other kitties at all? 

Box location: Is the litter box in a place where he would feel trapped when pooping? (ie, the cats can ambush him in the box) that is when cats feel the most vulnerable - it takes longer to poop. 

Is it in a high-traffic area in the home? 

I'm MOST concerned with not eating at this time, again that is dangerous for kitties! Of course, we want him pooping in proper places, but I'm less concerned with the poop and want the not eating addressed first.  Did you try warming his food,  different types, textures? wet food?

Happy to help troubleshoot regardless. It would be most helpful if you could help us see the bigger picture.

Hugs & scratches to Crybaby eat something buddy ok!

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Not pooping for how many days,?! A week? 1,2,3,4 days?
Please HELP Me help you! I can't help with w/o answers. Did you get the cat lax in him?

Depending on your answers, you may be getting into an emergency. Crybaby NEEDS to EAT; he NEEDS to POOP.

If he has not eaten for days, a week?!?!? It would be best if you had the vet involved to help you. I know you went to the vet, but he found nothing at all? Labs came back good? No reason for anorexia?!

We do not know why Crybaby is not interested in his food; he could be nauseated, it could be his constipation; the list is endless. The vet could have prescribed anti-nausea meds for nausea. He could prescribe an appetite stimulant to help with anorexia. (again all pending on results of his visit and what was found) A refusal to eat anything is dangerous, and something is wrong.

So my suggestions for a kitty that is not eating or being fussy typically are to try different foods! Examples I would try Tiki Cat Velvet Mouse, Fussie cat wet food, Weruva Cats in the Kitchen; many use Fancy Feast, Friskies, Hills AD from your vet. Right now, it is all about food intake, not type, try anything! Warm the food, try different flavors and textures like pate, gravy, etc. Try tuna, Try baby food stage 2, try a high-calorie gel. Meal toppers on his food include Fortiflora, bonito flakes, liver powder etc. If you are not getting anywhere, you have to go back to the vet or a different vet!

Constipation - What did they x-ray? His belly, limbs? If he found he was constipated in the x-ray, depending on how bad they usually do an enema! Get the cat lax in him as directed by your vet!

As I said, we give Miralax for constipation. We give 1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp mixed in a bit of water two times a day. If he is mildly constipated, a laxative should get him going. It needs to get in him to help.

Without knowing more history having some more insight, this is the best advice and support I can give. I am not a vet.

Please let us know how things are going and what works or doesn't! Also, please hear me if you are not getting anywhere; phone the vet before this is an emergency. We will keep an eye out for your post.

Glad to see Crybaby is drinking!

Hugs,
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(Jerry, no thanks needed😘🫂 I'm trying)

Thanks for asking about antibiotics again, Sally. I ditto the cbc/hemp pause if you have not already as you troubleshoot all this and get Crybaby eating/pooping again.

Few more add-ons - Many people have had success with Hartz delectables, stews, broths; Hartz has squeeze up treats. Tiki cat broths, Churu lickable puree treats, caru daily dish smoothies.

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I'm glad you got Crybaby back in; he got some more fluids and poop cleaned out of him. Hopefully, she sent you home with a syringe & food to try the same at home!

I hope to hear he will eat for you, or you can syringe him some food this weekend! Paws crossed, Crybaby feels a little better today. I'm sure he is wiped out from the enema and being at the vet.

Consider other options as in??? Other tests, appetite stimulant, another laxative, possible motility drug to get his poop moving?

Let us know we have experience in the pooping department if so.

Did they inject antibiotic Convenia the other day?

Eat please buddy! We are sending pawsitive thoughts and tripawd power your way.
Thanks for the update!

(((HUGS)))

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