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My cat is constipated. What safe natural laxatives can I use?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 18 lbs

Is there any natural laxatives that I can give to my cat that are safe. Also Does milk work because I read it does so I have been giving her some milk to try help her constipation

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using PetCaoch! Yes canned pumpkin can help as can miralax. Keep in mind that constipation is a symptom of something else (intestinal disease/megacolon or kidney disease). I recommend taking TIgger to the Vet for an exam and blood work. They can provide other options for medications. I hope this helps and I wish Tigger the very best!

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