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my cat is constipated is there anything I can give her


Sent to Cat Experts June 24, 2006 9:35 a.m.
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June 24, 2006 10:16 a.m. (40 minutes and 48 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
How old is she?
Whaen was her last BM?

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Sent June 24, 2006 10:32 a.m. (16 minutes and 6 seconds later)
She is about 7 years old and her last bowel movement was a day and a half ago. She is still eating, peeing, but still seems to be running around and playing like she usually does. She has also still been drinking water.
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June 24, 2006 10:36 a.m. (4 minutes and 29 seconds later)

Dear friend,

Please stand by while I type detailed answer.

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Terri



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June 24, 2006 10:49 a.m. (12 minutes and 58 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Dear friend,

You can give your girl a half teaspoon of mineral oil mixed in some wet food. That should produce a bowel movemen in 2 to 6 hours. If this is a chronic problem do not feed her dry food - feed canned only and put a teaspoon of canned pumpkin (not pie filling) in the wet food daily. That will add fiber and fluid to her bowel and keep her stools consistant. You can also give her a teaspoon daily of plain yogurt to keep "good" bacteria in her system.

Please let me know if you have any more questions. I will be happy to help in any way possible.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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Sent June 24, 2006 11:01 a.m. (12 minutes and 12 seconds later)
Hi there,

Thanks. What is mineral oil? Is this something I can get at a grocery store or do I have to go to a pet store?
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June 24, 2006 11:14 a.m. (12 minutes and 54 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

You are very welcome. You can get mineral oil in any drugstore or supermarket. It is for people. Just give one half teaspoon today and let me know what is happening. I will be here til 10.00 pm EDT tonight.

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Sent June 24, 2006 9:27 p.m. (10 hours and 12 minutes later)
Just wanted to say thanks. She had a bowel movement and is running around like a banshee.

Thanks.
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June 24, 2006 9:31 p.m. (4 minutes and 11 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

That is GREAT! You are very welcome. I am soooo glad she is ok.

Sincerest best wishes,

Terri



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Sent June 24, 2006 9:32 p.m. (52 seconds later)
you as well.
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