My kitten can't poop. Can Petco do a sick exam and what's the cost?

Yes, check with your local PetCo to get their veterinary schedule. I work at one clinic and we provide free exams and offer vaccination packages. We do deworming, microchipping and can test for feline leukemia and FIV. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Baby.

Hello, this may depend on where you are located. All of the Petco vaccination clinics I do charge for all vaccinations. Exams are free. I would call your nearest Petco store & ask what their policy is. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Take care.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Generally yes. It is always a good idea to call the specific clinic you are going to ahead of time to confirm that they are seeing patients for wellness exams. Best of luck!

Yes, Vetco clinics can do fecal exams to check for common parasites like hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms. You can see a list of services offered here: https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/

Hi and thank you for your post on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the kitten is less than 8 weeks old, it should be fed milk replacer and not cat food. Kittens digestive systems are not yet mature enough to handle regular food and giving them this may cause stomach upset. If the kitten cannot go to the bathroom or is having trouble doing this, you can stimulate her to go by rubbing her underside with a warm washcloth. There is also a congenital abnormality where kittens are born without a anus and therefore cannot defecate called atresia ani. It is rare but can occur. If you have tried to get her to defecate and she is still not going, you may need to take her into her veterinarian for further examination. Best of luck!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Lumi! Lumi is a young little guy and he may be clingy because he misses his siblings or want comfort with something. I would be sure you are feeding him kitten food. Formula can constipate. I would put him in a room with a flat litter pan (baking pan) that he can easily get in to. Keep putting him in there, dig around with your fingers. It is hard to give you an estimate of costs when we are not sure what is going on. If it has been over a day with out pee and over 3 with out poop he should see a Vet. An exam is on average $50. Ask for an estimate if they recommend other testing. I hope this helps!

You can make an appointment at the local veterinary clinic or you can have Gypsy vaccinated at the local Petco/Vetco Clinic. You can find one using your zip code at the link below. You can also find vaccination packages and pricing on the site. https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/