How much flax seed is safe for a feline?

Question

How much flax seed is a good amount to give to a 16 pound cat?

Answer 1

if it's the oil about 4-5 drops otherwise just a couple of pinches sprinkled in the food.
Is this for constipation? If that doesn't work you can give 1/4 tab of senekot for 2 days which should do it. Senekot is an over the counter laxitive

Answer 2

To be of any use as an oil, you'll have to grind it before the cat gets it. Otherwise it'll go through their digestive system without doing anything.

Flax oil is good for a cat's coat if given for only a week or two. I use a caplet on the food once every three or four days, during the time their winter coats are really dry. Primrose oil is ok to use too, but our vet recommends 1/4 tsp canola oil (about 4 drops) on the food.