About six months ago, my cat was severely blocked. Took him to the vet who did a full clean out and put him on lactulose - 4 ml. every 4 hours. They also told me to switch him to just wet food. I worked out that "gravy" style Fancy Feast was best with a little water added and Nimmy hasn't needed the lactulose in months. Last week, they were out of that style of food, so I got the pate. I've been mincing it up and adding water.
This morning he's constipated. He was fine when he got up. I fed him as usual, and he ate a bit. The next thing I know, he comes over to me crying and smelling of poop. I gave him a dose of lactulose which he swallowed but threw up immediately. He hates the stuff and always tries to throw it up.
He's straining in the litter box but only the liquid is coming out. Since he was fine until just now, I think if I can get some lactulose in him he'll be OK.
Can I go ahead and give him another dose now? What if he throws it up as well? I need to be at work before another four hours goes by. And I don't have the time to run him to the vet - or the $700 it cost last time.
This morning he's constipated. He was fine when he got up. I fed him as usual, and he ate a bit. The next thing I know, he comes over to me crying and smelling of poop. I gave him a dose of lactulose which he swallowed but threw up immediately. He hates the stuff and always tries to throw it up.
He's straining in the litter box but only the liquid is coming out. Since he was fine until just now, I think if I can get some lactulose in him he'll be OK.
Can I go ahead and give him another dose now? What if he throws it up as well? I need to be at work before another four hours goes by. And I don't have the time to run him to the vet - or the $700 it cost last time.
