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Severe reflux and he's checked the phyloric sphinctor for growth abnormalities and has reccomended Reglan? Then i'd listen to your doc. If you have questions about any drugs see a pharmacyst, they are especially knowledgable in this area and hugely under utilized.
Does anyone know how to relieve a cat from constipation? I've spent alot of money and time at the vet and they prescribe latulose & propulsid but after 3weeks to a month he's constipated again,does anyone know to end the constipation for good?
It may have a lot to do with what you feed him. Try feeding him more wet than dry, or you could give him a teaspoon of canned pumpkin over his hard food. Most cats really like the taste of it and it helps retain some moisture in his poop which also combats constipation. Also, try giving him a product called Laxatone. You can also get that from your vet. It's primary function is treatment for hairballs, but it's like flavored vaseline and helps lubricate his GI tract. Some cats are still genetically predisposed to such problems and you may have to give him pumpkin, lactulose, laxatone etc for the rest of his life. I hope this helps. Good Luck!
Try a bit of the tuna packed with vegetable oil..or get some cod liver oil to put in his food..give it to him twice a day(1-2 teaspoons) at first and then just once after things start "working" If it seems like too much then cut it back of course.
Try giving the cat a serenge full of green tea every day. It is all natural, but it really helps with this problem. You could also try soft food if the cat only eats hard food, this normally helps also.
I agree with Linarkry that diet is important. Moisture and fat are important in keeping bowels in healthy condition so canned food and the addition of salmon oil or olive oil is important in the diet.Use quality canned food, not grocery store stuff. Natural Balance, Wellness etc. offer good canned foods in their line.
my cat has the same problem. he also gets diarrhea right after the episode and gets very dehydrated and sickly looking. he has been loosing weight and the vet want to do all sorts of test that cost 2000.00. will try remedys below also. thanks
My 4 month old shepherd has been diagnosed with esophogitis, which got worse after the explorative laporatomy? she's on carafate, pepcid, prilosec, tramadol and propulsid (for motility) and has been getting better than a month ago. but still has bouts where she hacks/gags and regurgitates a frothy slimy mucus and sometimes the food in her belly. what caused the slimy mucus! she doesn't have evident stricture yet, but are dreading it happening. she's so underweight and has such discomfort sometimes (several times a day to all day sometimes)
Please post in the PETS forum.When the body is trying to clear itself of infection it produces mucus. it is a good thing.A stricture is unlikely if she is receiving good medical care.
help! not sure if my cat is still constipated after having an enama.? my cat is 11 yrs old and has a history of constipation. Recently he had an enama and he was completely backup =( the vet kept him for 3 nights at the hospital (for observation as they said) which probably stressed my cat even more - he barely ate and did not go. we finally took him home with the following meds the vet gave us - lactulose, propulsid, fortiflora, dismutase, orbax and new food Purina OM (wet & dry). It has been 3 days now and my cat has still yet to go. he barely eats and has lost some weight. i'm afraid he is constipated again? do not want to bring him back to the vet .. too traumatizing and cost $$$. any suggestions to help my cat go?
The vet gave me some enemas to give to my cat, but first have they checked your cat for kidney disease? Constipation is common with kidney disease. His rectum may be somewhat sore so apply a small amount of Vaseline or A&D ointment . He may be holding back for this reason. Why not stay with just the canned food, The dry may just be too much bulk causing hard or no bowel movements. Rubbing his stomach in a circular downward motion may also help the stool pass. He should have a BM by tomorrow, If not call the vet and ask about outer laxatives or stool softeners that you may be able to get over the counter. Also ask about fish oil capsules to pour over the food or other oils o grease up the intestines a little. Good luck.
it really sound like his kidneys have shut down. Take him to another vet, sounds like his one likes the money, instead of the truth.
You can try raising the fiber amounts in his food. Fiber absorbs water thereby creating looser, bulkier stools. That shortens the transit time in the gastrointestinal tract and keeps things moving. While you want to increase the amount of fiber in your cat's diet, you don't want to overdo it. Initially, don't be tempted to switch to the highest-fiber diet you can find. And you should introduce the dietary change gradually, over five to seven days. If you switch your cat too quickly onto a high-fiber diet, your poor feline chum will likely become very uncomfortable with gas pains. Sources of supplementary fiber include bran, psyllium (Metamucil), and canned pumpkin. Some cats will eat these products, others won't. If your cat will eat them, mix the fiber-rich supplement in with quality canned cat food. But if he's not eating and has lost weight, this might not be a sign that he's just constipated. If he's not eating then he won't need to go. There may be another problem which only your vet will be able to tell you about, or better yet, just call him and tell him your cats circumstances. I know about the high price of the Vet. You were given the best medicines for the treatment of constipation, I now believe it is something else related, altogether.
Poor kitty.its so difficult when they can't tell us what's wrong.Is he over weight? That can cause constipation as well as more serious issues. If he isn't eating, then he won't be going to the bathroom too much either. Important thing is to get him drinking.dehydration is the worst.When my Ebby had bowel problems, the vet recommended a small amount of canned pumpkin mixed in with his food. You could try this once he starts eating again. Its supposed to keep them regular. Have you tried cajoling him with something like tuna or his favourite food. NOT too much, since he has eaten so little, but just enough to get him going.and have you tried his old food? One of my cats would positively refuse to eat new food.Not to scare you, but you do need to get your cat drinking and eating soon. They can go down hill really quickly if they don't. After having your kitty for three days, and knowing his history, your vet should be giving you a definite answer on what's going on. If he/she didn't tell you then call them up and ask. You need to know if kitty has kidney damage or what.I'll keep my fingers crossed for kitty.
You might need to learn to give your cat enemas every so often.We had to do this with our Simon.We used a Fleet Pediatric enema bottle - not the fluid, just the bottle with warm water.It is not hard to learn and once you've done it just once, you've got the procedure down.See if your vet will show you how to do it.