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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: JackSpratt on February 07, 2010, 11:55:01 AM

Title: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: JackSpratt on February 07, 2010, 11:55:01 AM

I think Mog might have a slight case of constipation. She's very light these days so would giving her a really small amount of lactulose help her?

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: Gillian Harvey on February 07, 2010, 12:34:24 PM

It gives a suggested dose on the Felinecrf site for lactulose here http://www.felinecrf.org/treatments.htm#constipation ,  seems to recommend starting off with a low dose of just 0.5 ml

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: JackSpratt on February 07, 2010, 12:40:45 PM

Thanks Gillian. Can't be sure but her ablutions seem to be very solid and she doesn't "do them" properly. I have to admit to thinking it might be her digestive system shutting down. I hope I'm wrong, but she's 20 this year so it's a possibility, I guess. :(

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: Millys Mum on February 07, 2010, 19:39:46 PM

Constipation can be along with poor kidney function, a couple of doses of lactulose may help short term but it wouldnt hurt to chat to the vet about her  :hug:

I did see this and think of mogs
http://www.vetuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3219 (http://www.vetuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3219)

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: JackSpratt on February 07, 2010, 19:50:28 PM

Ohhh, thank you so much for thinking of her. :hug: But to be honest, I think she might be "too far gone" for anything like that to help very much. might give it a go anyway.

I kind of think maybe things are just getting tired on her body now. I hate to think like that but I'm trying really hard to be practical about her age. I can't believe she's been with me 15 years, it's madness. :Luv:

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: Janeyk on February 08, 2010, 07:41:31 AM

Give Mogs a hug from me JS  :hug:

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on February 08, 2010, 07:52:04 AM

I know when the vet saw Zia she did say that their bodies can't absorb things as well when they get old - Zi is the same age as Mogs.

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: swampmaxmum on February 23, 2010, 13:29:39 PM

Hi JS, sorry to hear that Mog is battling. For what it's worth, the american CRF group all seem to think lactulose is safe even in oldies and 2 different vets said likewise with my 2. Best dose is whatever it takes to keep them regular and comfortable. It can take a day to work so trial and error. Is she dehydrated as that would increase constipation.
A big gentle headbutt and stroke for your old girl  :hug:

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: clarenmax on February 23, 2010, 13:47:26 PM

Sending you and Mog big hugs, and hope that the Lactulose works  :hug:

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: JackSpratt on February 23, 2010, 14:37:41 PM

I've not tried it, because she seemed to stop crying when toileting. (She just cries the rest of the time now....poor Mog.)

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: Christine (Blip) on February 23, 2010, 14:48:26 PM

Quote from: JackSpratt on February 23, 2010, 14:37:41 PM

I've not tried it, because she seemed to stop crying when toileting. (She just cries the rest of the time now....poor Mog.)

 :hug: to both of you, JS.

Title: Re: Lactulose dosages....
Post by: JackSpratt on February 23, 2010, 15:32:20 PM

Thanks Christine. :hug: Will pass on Mogs when she's conscious. :)