If he's got a problem with veggies, or won't eat the pumpkin, you could
also try psyllium to add fiber and help maintain his function. The
Pepcid is a good idea, remember to use the "original strength".
Nina
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I would give him 1/4 or 1/2 Pepcid a half hour before feeding him,
then feed him food, and then maybe afterwards give him a little bit of
Lactulose.
The other thing you can give for constipation that is milder on the
system, and also combats nausea, is Slippery Elm. You can buy it in
capsules or bulk at a health food store. I would mix maybe 1/8
teaspoon of it into his food to start and see what happens. You can't
really overdose on Slippery Elm, and it should help rather than worsen
his nausea. But it may take longer to ease the constipation than
Lactulose does. The other natural remedy is Pumpkin.
In a very bad case of constipation where I was afraid to wait for
Slippery Elm to take effect I did use Lactulose. But even if you use
that now, once he goes I would put him on a maintenance dose of
Slippery Elm with his food (or mixed with a little chicken baby food--
I feed it to mine that way) to prevent constipation and the need for
Lactulose in the future.
Michelle
In a message dated 7/8/05 11:52:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My 19 year old frail Fu is constipated. The vet said to give him 2
ml.
lactulose morning and evening. I gave him the evening dose a little
while ago while I was assist feeding him as taking lactulose on an
empty stomach sometimes makes him nauseous.
Well, he threw up anyway and I wonder if he lost the lactulose as
well. Should I give him more?
Thanks, Bonnie in WI
