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Constipated Cat -- Surprising Folk Remedy (no joke, but slightly too much information -- forewarned!)
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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 361948" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Well, that was a joke! Ever tried inserting something into that end of an uncooperative cat? Thank goodness he has that e collar on or I might have been bit! </p><p> </p><p>GN, it's not a wooden matchstick, it's a paper one. And I couldn't get it all the way in.</p><p> </p><p>I next tried an infant glycerin suppository... whittled down considerably. That was a no go. I think the problem is that I don't have enough hands... maybe wrapping him in a beach towel would work better...</p><p> </p><p>The vet tech suggested I use a rubber glove with some lubricant to extract the stool myself. If I can't get a skinny little cardboard strip in there, then I'm sure not going to try forcing my finger in there. Makes no sense to me.</p><p></p><p>Miralax is a good idea. I'll call tomorrow and ask about that since I've got it on hand. The only problem is getting him to drink enough... I'd probably have to syringe it in with water. He's not wanting to drink or eat as much lately and I'm thinking the constipation is part of the problem.</p><p> </p><p>Ugh. </p><p> </p><p>They offered to have me bring him in for an enema, but frankly, my husband is already sick over the money I've spent. I really hoped this was something I could solve here at home...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 361948, member: 3444"] Well, that was a joke! Ever tried inserting something into that end of an uncooperative cat? Thank goodness he has that e collar on or I might have been bit! GN, it's not a wooden matchstick, it's a paper one. And I couldn't get it all the way in. I next tried an infant glycerin suppository... whittled down considerably. That was a no go. I think the problem is that I don't have enough hands... maybe wrapping him in a beach towel would work better... The vet tech suggested I use a rubber glove with some lubricant to extract the stool myself. If I can't get a skinny little cardboard strip in there, then I'm sure not going to try forcing my finger in there. Makes no sense to me. Miralax is a good idea. I'll call tomorrow and ask about that since I've got it on hand. The only problem is getting him to drink enough... I'd probably have to syringe it in with water. He's not wanting to drink or eat as much lately and I'm thinking the constipation is part of the problem. Ugh. They offered to have me bring him in for an enema, but frankly, my husband is already sick over the money I've spent. I really hoped this was something I could solve here at home... [/QUOTE]
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