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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 622562" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>CB. Female kittens can come in heat as early as 5 months of age. Male kittens can be fertile at that age as well. The constipation issue needs to be watched closely. It's a wellknown problem in Manx cats and can start young. Not treated properly, it can turn into a life threatening condition called "megacolon" where the impacted colon stretches and damages the nerves responsible for motility and control.</p><p></p><p>It's related to the nerve abnormalities that go along with what is really Spina Bifida. There is something called "Manx cat Syndrome" that is characterized by constipation and gait abnormalities. There is also an increased likelihood of bladder infections with the condition.</p><p></p><p>Instead of the tuna flavoured laxative, which is mostly mineral oil or petrolatum, ask your vet for Lactulose. It is a prescription laxative that is safe, gentle, and effective. It is dosed by weight, given through a dose syringe according to vet direction and is not expensive.</p><p></p><p>Tough cases are treated with Cisapride which increase motility, but that's not something you would start out with unless an x=ray shows substantial dilation of the colon.</p><p></p><p>You can also ask your vet about Royal Canin's diet for constipation/megacolon cats. It is your best bet in avoiding problems in the future.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 622562, member: 1963"] CB. Female kittens can come in heat as early as 5 months of age. Male kittens can be fertile at that age as well. The constipation issue needs to be watched closely. It's a wellknown problem in Manx cats and can start young. Not treated properly, it can turn into a life threatening condition called "megacolon" where the impacted colon stretches and damages the nerves responsible for motility and control. It's related to the nerve abnormalities that go along with what is really Spina Bifida. There is something called "Manx cat Syndrome" that is characterized by constipation and gait abnormalities. There is also an increased likelihood of bladder infections with the condition. Instead of the tuna flavoured laxative, which is mostly mineral oil or petrolatum, ask your vet for Lactulose. It is a prescription laxative that is safe, gentle, and effective. It is dosed by weight, given through a dose syringe according to vet direction and is not expensive. Tough cases are treated with Cisapride which increase motility, but that's not something you would start out with unless an x=ray shows substantial dilation of the colon. You can also ask your vet about Royal Canin's diet for constipation/megacolon cats. It is your best bet in avoiding problems in the future. [/QUOTE]
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