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    Cisapride - Are There Any Alternatives?

    Thank you both for taking the time to reply!  I've not found an exact substitute for the Cisapride but considering how much better he seems following the addition of the Clearlax ( no-name Canadian Restoralax which is like American Mirilax - at 3/4 teaspoon a day) I may try cutting down on the...
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    alternative for Propulsid/cisapride?

    Hi All, My kitty Tinker (who is17yrs.old) has recently been prescribed Cisapride in combination with a no-name-brand stool softener which works the same way as Miralax (it is called Clearlax here in Canada - brand name one is Restoralax). I too want to take him off the Cisapride as it is...
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    Kitten - blind & no sense of smell

    Thank-you all for giving ME a great big smile today.  Sometimes my faith in humanity is tested and it's truly wonderful to witness such caring hearts reaching out to help one and other.  So glad this seems to be working out!  If you get any kind of fundraising going pls let me know where to go. ...
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    Kitten - blind & no sense of smell

    Sorry, I forgot you are forced to give her away to a new home. Well, I would still train her as much as you can in the time you have.  A little confined time for her brother would happen anyway in order to litter train him quickly. From the little you wrote I felt heart-sick immediately.  What...
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    Kitten - blind & no sense of smell

    My heart goes out to both you and your brave little cat. She has hearing, touch, her brother, her vet and most importantly, you.  It is truly remarkable what partially disabled animals can learn to live like, especially when they are fortunate enough to have dedicated care when they are young...
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    Cisapride - Are There Any Alternatives?

    Hi All, I've recently begun giving my 17yr old kitty Cisapride and an over the counter, vet-approved, human stool softener in order to increase the frequency and ease of bowl movements. (For others: The stool softener is Polyethylene Glycol 3350, generic brand, 1/4 tsp. 2xday for a 16lb cat. ...
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    New Behavior, Cisapride, megacolon, etc.....

    Hi, I came across this thread because my 17 yr. old kitty has recently needed the help of Cisapride and a laxative to poop regularly - and I am hoping to find a different medication to replace the Cisapride, so far with no luck. Please excuse me if I missed something, but it seems to me that...
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