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Sent to Cat Experts June 07, 2006 7:25 a.m.

My 19 year old cat is constipated. Can I give her something to make her go. Otherwise she is urinating and doing fine. eating, too.

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June 07, 2006 7:27 a.m. (1 minute and 41 seconds later)

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When was her last bowel movement?
Is this a chronic problem?

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Sent June 07, 2006 7:57 a.m. (30 minutes and 2 seconds later)

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June 07, 2006 8:16 a.m. (18 minutes and 43 seconds later)

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Dear friend,

You can give your senior girl one half teaspoon of mineral oil. That should produce a bowel movement in two to six hours.

If it does not, your girl needs to see a vet. A 19 year old cat must be treated like fragile glass. Anything going on with her should be quickly and aggressively addressed. OLder as can become ill and go downhill at the drop of a hat.

If she gets stressed easily, see if you can get a mobile vet to come to your home and see her.As long as she is still eating - trythe mineral oil first.

Please let me know how she is and if you have any more questions. I will be happy to help.

Very sincerely,

Terri

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Sent June 07, 2006 8:20 a.m. (3 minutes and 51 seconds later)

Thank you for your help. I will do just that. It is just to relieve her , since my vet will be back tomorrow. I am truly grateful.
Marion Connolly

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June 07, 2006 8:27 a.m. (7 minutes and 29 seconds later)

Please keep in touch and let me know how she is. You can alsways relist your question at no additional charge, send me a private message or my email terririba@aol.com

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