Those with cats who have had enemas, how long did it take to get back to normal?

Abnormal Vomit/Excreta

Scout, 15, had an enema on Thursday evening. It's been 48 hours now and she hasn't had a bowel movement since the enema (but she also isn't straining/trying). They said that she passed a large amount of "rock hard" stool. What's interesting is she was still having bowel movements around this hard stool, with the most recent being a normal sized one Wednesday night into Thursday. I brought her to the vet because she hadn't been cleaning her plate like usual and was sleeping a bit more. Bloodwork was fine, x-ray only showed the constipation, and she had a normal abdominal ultrasound with her internist in the last 2 months.

I'm a bit concerned because she hasn't had a BM yet, and her vet said it could take up to 2 days but I've read from some people that it can take even longer. She isn't vomiting and her appetite isn't 100%, but it is better today than it was yesterday. She is also getting simethicone and buprenex as needed, and she has IBD so she takes zofran, zyrtec, and prednisolone daily.

I am not a minor; located in USA. Vet is accessible and I am in regular contact with primary and also with her internist.

TLDR: constipated cat had a successful enema, hasn't attempted a BM since then (2 days). She is 15, FS, and I can afford vet care and do as much as needed.

Posted Dec 14, 2025, 1:01 AM UTC

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