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Another thing that works really well is pumpkin...not the pie-filler, but canned pure pumpkin. Just mix a tablespoon with his dry food, and no kidding, he'll like it! There is something about the pumpkin smell that cats like. After you open the tin, you can freeze individual portions in an ice-cube tray, then once they are frozen, store in a plastic bag in the freezer. My friend's cat is long-haired, gets plugged up often ....she gives him this for a day or two, and he thinks he's getting a treat!!!
Hate to think of you sleeping of the wine and the kitty-poo in your shower(heehee)!!!
Ok, after LMAO and sending a link of this to my sisters, I have to tell you that I had the same problem with my cat Madison. The vet put her on a daily perscription of laxitive and the ocasional enema as well. We went broke paying for the vet to do the enema. It never occured that we could do it ourselves. Madison's problem was that there was some nerve problem that reduced the intestinal tract to move the poop out. It sounds like you need a partner in crime to hold kitty while enema is administered or perhaps a small carrier where she can't turn around and kind of sneak in the back door. Best of luck for your next endevor : )
While I am laughing at this, my indoor only cat, Sissy, is on top of the piano nibbling at my plastic wheat grass. I figure she has never seen the real thing but figures grass is grass. Then I come to the realization that I am hearing ralphing noises. Now I get to go and get some paper towels and clean up whatever it is that she deposited on the carpet. eeewwwww
I love my cats, I love my cats, I LOVE MY CATS............
It is no fun giving a cat an enema, been there, done that. My cat has the same problem. Had to be flushed out a couple of times by the vet-gets very expensive! Was taking Laculose too. I found a food that I will swear by! He has been going regular since starting on it. It is Chicken Soup for the cat lovers soul, mature hairball formula. (found it at a pet store)If you try it, let me know. Good luck.
This was the funniest post I've ever read!!! Thank you, Clawson. It sounds like an excruciating experience, but you truly have a way with words and imagery. I don't have any suggestions; looks like everyone else already covered it!
Hello,
I'm probably late on this post... Sorry. I just came across it and noticed your delema. I too have a 13 year old who gets constipated. She is on a daily dose of laxatone, lactulose, cisipride and W/D prescription cat food. She was still getting constipated about every two weeks and it was costing me 175.00 a pop! I was getting frustrated at my vet and spending LOTS of money, I mean over the years... Thousands on x-ray of her colon and everything. He had me try home enemas with mineral oil, baby suppositories, even ivory soap enemas and nothing worked. Finally he gave me two enemas to take home and give her myself. I got the enema type called
Pet-Ema (Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate 125 mg, 6ml) or DSS for short. There is another one that is 250mg but that is for cats and dogs. I stick to the smaller 125mg to be safe. The vet charged me 14 dollars each but I found them on VetDepot.com for 2.92 each... I didn't need a prescription. I ordered them and they are exactly the same as the vet gave me. It's the only thing that works for my cat and I am saving TONS of money. And it's a lot cleaner then mineral oil. She poops in like 15 min. Good luck!
I think this is really funny! I must say you all are way more dedicated then me. I wouldn't be able to do it.
I'll stick w/ my thrower-upper over giving an enema.
We do use laser pens to excercise the cat. It's kinda fun.
start putting some unflavored metamucil/fibre powder (or miralax) into his drinking water or wet food.
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I don't have any suggestions; looks like everyone else already covered it!
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