2006-09-02 02:45:16 · 15 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
i had this problem once..i got infant sized enema made by fleet called babylax it is only made with glycerin as the only ingredient and just put it into his butt (wrap him with a towel so he doesnt scratch you up) and he will go....
2006-09-02 05:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mineral oil (1 teaspoon per 10 pounds body weight)
or White petroleum (1 teaspoonful) given orally. These are laxatives sold over the counter and cheap.
Infant suppositories may be used to relieve more severe constipation (inserted in the cats rectum).
Like all laxatives, these should not be used frequently or on a continues basis without a vet's advice.
Once or twice a day for two days should be sufficient to relieve simple constipation
-excerpt from Dr. Terri McGinnis, "The Well Cat Book" (New York: Random House), p. 171
I tried the Petroluem jelly ($2.20 at 7-11) and it worked
Good luck
2006-09-02 10:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pumpkin works so does the Metamucil. You can go to the pet store and their are several brands of cat laxatives and hairball preventives. They are all pretty much the same thing. i use a brand called Laxatone. It's a jelly like thing in a tube. You give some when the cat is plugged up and give a little every other day or so to keep things running smoothly. Most cats like the taste.
2006-09-02 09:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was recently at the animal hospital and over heard the doctor tell a woman with a similiar problem to feed the cat several tablespoons of pumpkin (the kind that comes in a can, you can find it in the baking section of the grocery store) into the cats food. Apparently it does the trick.
2006-09-02 09:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by Peace Frog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some pumpkin pie filling, minearal oil in their water, get some hair ball remedy from walmart and give your cat that, a little extra too, and that should help.
But I do recomend going to the vet they will probably want to do an xray just to be sure there is no obstruction that would need surgery, but they can give your cat an enema and get them cleaned out and then you can just start with preventitive care.
2006-09-02 10:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by cat expert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my cat at one point...in a cat health book, it suggested letting the cat drink milk, and that worked like a charm! Good luck!
2006-09-02 10:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by Ariel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take 1 tsp of Metamucil mix in her wet cat food everyday this will help get rid of her constipation.Keep her on it , it will help your cat to have healthy bow movements.
I've been mixing this in my cats food for 12 yrs now. My vet recommended to use this. She's a happy kitty. lol
2006-09-02 09:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by daugtherofmerlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laxatives?
2006-09-02 09:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to: www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article on constipation.
She, of course, is a veterinarian and you will get the best advice there.
2006-09-02 10:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A drop of mineral oil on its paw, to lick off, will help your cat.
2006-09-02 10:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋