My cat is constipated. Can I safely give her olive oil for it?

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Is it safe to give your cat olive oil for constipation? Some say yes others say no. What is the truth? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 years and 9 months old | 15 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Olive oil can be used to help normalize bowel movements but too much can lead to diarrhea. I would recommend using 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the food with each meal. I would not recommend this for recurrent bouts of constipation as there may be an underlying condition that needs medical attention. Olive oil is safe for cats and if you notice that Tiger develops diarrhea, discontinue the olive oil. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My cat is constipated. Can I safely give her olive oil for it?

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