My cat has constipation. Can I give lactulose syrup and how much?

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My cat has constipation. Can I give him lactulose syrup? It is 10g/15mL. How much to give? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, you can give lactulose orally. If he is a medium-sized cat, he can likely get 2 mL by mouth twice daily until his stools are softer. If he does not defecate for longer than 48 hours, he should be seen by a veterinarian right away. Constipation can progress to obstipation, meaning a cat is completely unable to pass the feces. This can lead to rupture of the colon and/or irreversible problems with the colon. I hope this is helpful.

My cat has constipation. Can I give lactulose syrup and how much?

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