I
have a manecoon cat that is having major constipation issues. We have
given him Laxaton, we have fed him pumpkin and Coconut oil, but noting
has happened. If anyone knows anymore SAFE and SUGGESTED BY VET
remedies Any help will be nice right now !
Answer
RedWolf:
Our cat has been to the vet several times, and the vet suggested
laxaton for his issues. We have switched to wet cat food for a long time
now and he isn't plugged up all the time. Its just that when he
doesn't poop for a day is what freaks us out.
We lax him enough so that
he can have aid in his pooping but sometimes the lax doesn't always
work. That is why I'm asking about other substitutes for laxatone that
can aid him in pooping. So I'm not a bad pet owner because we did take
him to the vet and they suggested laxaton but again it doesn't seem to
help him much.
Anonymous:
Our
big fat beast of a cat has been struggling to do her serious business
for the last 2 years. We were very close to having the vet perform an
expensive and somewhat risky operation. Since then we've been using
lactulose and bran fiber with mixed results. Our new vet recommended
Royal Canin Vet Diet Gastro Fiber. I was nervous that a) it might
constipate her even more or b) all hell would break loose. Thankfully,
neither happened. Our suddenly happy cat moves with renewed vigor all
because she has beautiful bowel movements with stunning regularity. This
stuff is amazing!
Stephanie:
constipation
is a dryness issue. you need to increase his fluid intake. canned food
with added water or broth. if constipation goes on long enough it
becomes obstipation. obstipated cats often need sedation and manual
extraction of feces. don't wait too long. more than 4 days and the cats
can get into trouble. chronic obstipation is caused by or leads to a
condition called mega colon in which the colon nerve supply is damaged.
worst case scenario these cats need colonectomy.
i've had great success with a new veteriary diet called royal canin GI fiber response. cat patients that were on max lactulose, propulcid, and tegaserod and still obstipating have gone normal. worth asking your vet about.
i've had great success with a new veteriary diet called royal canin GI fiber response. cat patients that were on max lactulose, propulcid, and tegaserod and still obstipating have gone normal. worth asking your vet about.
Mamma Cat:
It
is so easy. Addy psyllium fiber to your cats wet food. Others suggest
pumpkin, which is a great fiber, but most cats don't like it.
I am presently dealing with a foster cat with a megacolon because he wouldn't eat and developed chronic counstipation. I am also supplementing lactose.
but right now (as a foster parent on a low budget) I have a great suggestion.. Add the psyllium fiber and give wet foods with additional fiber.
Laura:
Try
some tuna or other fish packed in oil. You can also mix some vegetable
oil in with some wet cat food too. The oil will help make things
slick. He could also be dehydrated, so put out plenty of small water
bowls that have fresh water in them.
My kitten was very constipated when we first adopted her, and the pumpkin thing didn't really help her. I gave her some wet food mixed with vegetable oil, and put out more small water dishes and after a week she was fine.
My kitten was very constipated when we first adopted her, and the pumpkin thing didn't really help her. I gave her some wet food mixed with vegetable oil, and put out more small water dishes and after a week she was fine.
Star:
ok this has not been suggested by a vet....but this is what I did.. I
gave my cat tuna fish in oil from the can a lot like 2 a day and it
made his constipation issues go away.
Ocimom:
Nothing. Please take the cat to your vet for treatment. If you are
feeding dry food, stop now and switch to canned food. Too much dry can
cause lots of problems including overweight, liver/kidney problems and
UTI's
Kathy:
He might need more fluids, so something like chicken or beef broth
might get him to drink more. More wet catfoods and less dry catfood.
