Laxatone

[crystal dawn]

I was given Laxatone for Emrys. I read the ingredients, and it's basically Vaseline and oil. I'm not sure about giving it to him but at the same time I don't want to delay treating his hairballs.

Any ideas/advice/experiences with Laxatone and a sensitive and picky cat.

 

[LTS3]

Raw egg yolk or egg yolk lecithin can be used instead.

How Best to Manage Hairballs

I use a natural hairball gel that contains oils but no petroleum RICHARD'S ORGANICS Tuna Flavor Hairball Remedy, 4.25-oz tube - Chewy.com

 

[crystal dawn]

Thank you.

 

[neely]

Here are some threads with helpful information regarding laxatone:
Laxatone how to give?
Let's say "NO" to Vaseline

TCS also has an Article on how to treat and prevent hairballs in cats:
How To Treat – And Prevent – Hairballs In Cats – TheCatSite Articles

 

[Stargirl0623]

If it helps at all, I've found Laxatone to be gentle and effective with my little guy when he gets lightly constipated from overgrooming during shedding season.

He doesn't necessarily want to eat it on his own, but I'll dab a bit of it on his nose, he'll lick it off, realize it tastes good, and then devour the rest. Within a day or two, his poops will be soft and back to normal.

It's definitely not a long-term solution for an animal and doesn't address any underlying problems, but short term I've found it's a fairly easy way to relieve a bout of constipation without causing further GI distress. Petroleum jelly isn't the most natural thing to feed them and I wouldn't necessarily keep an animal on this stuff long term, but in small amounts on a short term basis it can get the job done.

 

[crystal dawn]

If it helps at all, I've found Laxatone to be gentle and effective with my little guy when he gets lightly constipated from overgrooming during shedding season.

He doesn't necessarily want to eat it on his own, but I'll dab a bit of it on his nose, he'll lick it off, realize it tastes good, and then devour the rest. Within a day or two, his poops will be soft and back to normal.

It's definitely not a long-term solution for an animal and doesn't address any underlying problems, but short term I've found it's a fairly easy way to relieve a bout of constipation without causing further GI distress. Petroleum jelly isn't the most natural thing to feed them and I wouldn't necessarily keep an animal on this stuff long term, but in small amounts on a short term basis it can get the job done.

Thank you.