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| 2794.1 | | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | | Wed Aug 23 1989 17:23 | 8 |
| Try getting some Laxatone. It is a combination fur ball remedy
and mild laxative. Most vets carry it over the counter (you don't
have to take the cat in, just walk in and buy it).
If this goes on for very long, might be a good idea to have him
checked by the vet too.
Jo
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| 2794.2 | | CRUISE::NDC | Nancy Diettrich-Cunniff-I wanted it all | Wed Aug 23 1989 17:55 | 2 |
| You can also get Laxatone at cat shows - and for less money than
my vet charges.
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| 2794.3 | Mineral Oil? | SSDEVO::CHAMPION | Others have survived, so can I | Wed Aug 23 1989 17:56 | 6 |
| My vet has me mix one teaspoon of mineral oil into Coelura's food once
a week, and that seems to keep the hairballs and constipation under
control. Does anyone else do this?
Carol
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| 2794.4 | see a vet ASAP | VAXWRK::SKALTSIS | Deb | Wed Aug 23 1989 19:52 | 12 |
| For the current problem, bring him to a vet. The vet may be able to
give him a stool softener shot, otherwise the cat could need an enema.
And if the cat is prone to constipation (common if the cat is a bit of
the overweight size), the vet might give you some stool softener pills
to take home for emergencies.
As for preventative maintainance, you might try adding some bulk to the
cats diet. Since I started adding bran to their diet, none of my cats
have had this problem. Metamucil will do the same thing (assuming your
cat will eat it).
Deb
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| 2794.5 | Appeal to his "good taste"? | CSC32::K_KINNEY | | Wed Aug 23 1989 22:29 | 14 |
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Cats seem to like Laxatone, Petromalt, Felamalt (all hairball
remedies) but I'd serve it on a plate first to see if the cat
will volunteer to lick it. Sometimes, if you put it on their
legs or elsewhere on their fur, it becomes an "us versus them"
thing and then it's gonna be a constant battle forever. Give
the cat a chance to volunteer first (those things seem to taste
a bit better that some other things to cats).
Another thing you can try (mine didn't care for it but other cats
I know like it) is sneaking a tsp of olive oil into the food at
night. Butter generally has their undivided attention too.
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| 2794.6 | | CRUISE::NDC | Nancy Diettrich-Cunniff-I wanted it all | Thu Aug 24 1989 11:49 | 4 |
| I'm going to try putting their laxatone on a plate. Up until now
they have refused Laxatone & Petromalt unless I put it on their
feet or right into their mouths. Wish they did like it.
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