A Michael Broad Blog
The information in the infographic comes from Dr Bruce Fogle, the UK’s foremost veterinarian and author. It is vet approved. Seek vet advice on the most appropriate type of laxative for your cat. The information about feline constipation is also veterinarian approved. RELATED: 17 causes of constipation in domestic cats Notes on feline constipation …
Frankly, the question in the title irritates me, which is why I am writing about it. It is a question asked on social media (quora.com). The person should not be asking the question in the first place because they are directing the question at people who are not veterinarians. They are seeking advice from …
You will need to be aware of your domestic cat’s toilet habits to assess whether they are constipated or not. Most cats have one or two stools a day but some cats have a bowel movement every two or three days. They are likely to be constipated. If there is a litter box a …
Although I have never given my cat probiotics, I am considering it quite seriously and I’ll tell you why. There are two good reasons. With skin problems, problems affecting the stomach and intestines are the most common reason why people take their cats to the vet. The second point is that there appears to …
A least once and perhaps twice in a 24-hour period is the answer. It’s likely be more if they have mild diarrhoea. Cats are often active at night and therefore I am interpreting ‘a day’ as meaning 24 hours not just daylight hours. A veterinarian would say that ‘most cats have one or two …
By Ruth There is nothing to make a cat guardian feel helpless like watching our feline friend in distress and not being able to do anything about it. My cat Monty, who has been my faithful companion for ten years now, was having some difficulties with constipation recently and I think I was almost …
Metamucil (Psyllium) is a human-use treatment for constipation. Is it safe for cats? There is some confusion on the internet. The simple answer is that it is not FDA approved for cats and dogs (in the US) as far as I am aware but that it is safe for cats provided precautions are taken …
By Sandra When I began living as a low income senior, I decided that it wasn’t practical to get another cat. The expense of regular and unexpected vet care, and the fact that most landlords don’t allow pets, were my deciding factors. That was before a young feral cat and her mother touched my …
