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I posted here recently, wondering if the Miralax powder was safe for my constipated cat long term. I was encouraged by other members to go for it.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to administer that because Rascal largely stopped eating around the same time. I can't tell you how frustrating it is to try and explain to a cat that they'll get better if they just eat their damn food *sigh*
Anyway, Rascal has had enemas at the vet several times. I don't know what kind, I just know I get charged $700 every time. I can't rely on that forever.
I started looking into home enemas, and the Pet-Ema came up, but they're hard to get right now. Then this morning I noticed Microlax (Not to be confused with the Miralax I mentioned earlier).
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B079VR7J21/?tag=
These are marketed as human enemas, but the reviews include several cat owners, and it seems you can get them on some vet supply sites as well.
I went ahead and ordered, but before I take the plunge and use it, I want to make sure the dosage is appropriate and that I'm not going to harm Rascal. I can't seem to find a different pet-specific version of this stuff, so I have to assume it's what other people are using successfully.
Any experiences? My cat is getting dangerously underweight, so I don't feel I have a lot of time to reverse the situation.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to administer that because Rascal largely stopped eating around the same time. I can't tell you how frustrating it is to try and explain to a cat that they'll get better if they just eat their damn food *sigh*
Anyway, Rascal has had enemas at the vet several times. I don't know what kind, I just know I get charged $700 every time. I can't rely on that forever.
I started looking into home enemas, and the Pet-Ema came up, but they're hard to get right now. Then this morning I noticed Microlax (Not to be confused with the Miralax I mentioned earlier).
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B079VR7J21/?tag=
These are marketed as human enemas, but the reviews include several cat owners, and it seems you can get them on some vet supply sites as well.
I went ahead and ordered, but before I take the plunge and use it, I want to make sure the dosage is appropriate and that I'm not going to harm Rascal. I can't seem to find a different pet-specific version of this stuff, so I have to assume it's what other people are using successfully.
Any experiences? My cat is getting dangerously underweight, so I don't feel I have a lot of time to reverse the situation.