My cat is constipated. Lactulose isn't working. Can I add Miralax?

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Peapumpkin is back almost completely constiptaed again . Currently on lactulose not work well . Can she take miralax with it to help ? 1/8 tsp poss ? Pet's info: Cat | Exotic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 14 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Constipation can be a very serious condition, it can be caused by a physical blockage (foreign body like a bone) or a functional peristalsis deficiency of the intestines. In order to treat simple constipation, you should increase the fibers in the food (e.g. canned pumpkin) and can add a little mineral oil to the diet. I strongly advise taking your cat to the vet in order to check if there is a serious condition causing the constipation first.

My cat is constipated. Lactulose isn't working. Can I add Miralax?

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