Lazarus hasn't pooped in 6 days now.

[Ven0m2k6]

I've tried pretty much everything but he still hasn't pooped. I've been told to look for black spots on his stomach and I have checked every day and there is none. He still eats like normal. He just hasn't pooped.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
Brandon.

 

[midmichicer]

Give him a bath, while soaking rub his belly from front to back gently. See if he starts to strain or push, might come shooting out. If he does poo, see what may have caused the clog. If the urate is big, touch it with something to see if it is hard or soft.

 

[Ven0m2k6]

Thanks for the info. What does it mean if the urate is hard or soft?

 

[midmichicer]

If it is hard, it will tell you what is causing the impaction.

 

[Ven0m2k6]

Well, after about 30 mins of massaging. And a lot of straining on his part. He pooped. A lot.

Poop was firm and normal, but the urate was harder than usual.

So that's what caused it?

Is it anything to worry about or no?

 

[midmichicer]

A hard urate usually means to much calcium and/or dehydration. Only dust once a day lightly if they are under a year old, over a year 3x a week. Try giving them a bath a few times a week until the urate becomes normal again.

 

[Ven0m2k6]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.