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    Hairballs or Worse?

    Thank you, everyone! Peanut had another vomiting episode today. He got his lactulose, then ate, then drank A LOT of water and then vomited. There wasn't fur in this one, so maybe he just overate/drank. The vet thinks he has one in there causing trouble because one did show up on the ultra sound...
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    Hairballs or Worse?

    Hello everyone,  Hope you are doing well. My beloved tuxedo kitty Peanut has recently been treated for constipation problems. He had a few episodes of constipation where he would not eat, vomit and couldn't poop. An enema cleared it up each time. To figure out the cause, he had blood tests...
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    Constipation Issues

    My tuxedo kitty has also been having constipation issues. An abdominal ultrasound can be important as it will help determine if anything more serious is happening. Luckily, my Peanut's ultrasound came back normal but it was worth the cost as it put my mind at ease about more serious things, such...
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    Constipation Confusion

    Thank you, everyone! I have felt so alone going through all of this, so it's really amazing to hear from other people who are going through stuff with their pets.  Peanut had his ultrasound, another blood test and a urine test - and they all returned NORMAL! That means no cancer, IBD, or...
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    Constipation Confusion

    Oh and one other thing - occasionally peanut will look uncomfortable. 99% of the time he looks great but occasionally he will hunch over and lick his lips. This lasts maybe 5 minutes and then he is back to himself. Can lactulose upset his stomach? I feel like the increase in lactulose has made...
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    Constipation Confusion

    Hello everyone, this is my first time here. I hope you wonderful people can help me understand what is up with my beloved 5.5 year old male neutered indoor cat Peanut.  Peanut has always been a very happy, healthy energetic kitten with no health issues. He has a regular check up each year and...
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