My senior cat has dry stools. What's safe to give for constipation?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Female | spayed | 13 years and 5 months old | 10 lbs
Hello I have cats that will be 14 in November. I've noticed really dry stools. I looked on line and I've found you can give Docqlace docusate sodium to cats and dogs. My questions: Is it safe? How much would the dose be? They are approx 10 pounds each. Thanks ! Rose
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Published on April 21st, 2020
Hi Rose, good question! Miralax powder is easier to give and very safe. You will have better luck with it versus docusate. I suggest you start by giving them 1/8 teaspoon mixed in a bit of canned food once a day. You can increase to twice a day if needed. You can even go up to 1/4 tsp once or twice a day but start out slow. The other thing you may want to do is to try to increase water consumption by getting them a water fountain to drink from. Many studies have shown that cats prefer to drink from running water and if offered a fountain they will drink more. Hope this helps. Best wishes!
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Published on April 19th, 2020
You can feed him some Miralax powder (1/4 teaspoon once or twice a day) mixed in a bit of his canned food. I think this will help. It might take a couple days to kick in though. https://www.walmart.com/ip/MiraLAX-Laxative-Powder-for-Gentle-Constipation-Relief-7-Doses/10419774
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