How to Treat Feline Constipation With Castor Oil

Affecting cats of any age or size, feline constipation is an uncomfortable condition that should be diagnosed by a veterinarian. If your cat has been spending excessive time in the litter box, is having accidents outside the litter box or you notice a decrease in the number of stools passed, you should bring the cat in for an examination as soon as possible. After ensuring that the constipation is caused by dehydration, a hairball or other such factors, the vet may prescribe castor oil, a common stimulant laxative, to treat your cat̵7;s constipation.

Things You'll Need

  • Food dish
  • Can of wet cat food
  • Fork
  • Large bowl of water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure out a dose of castor oil, as prescribed by your cat̵7;s veterinarian. Place it into the food dish.

    • 2

      Open the can of wet food. Add approximately half the can of wet food into the food dish.

    • 3

      Mix the wet food and castor oil well using the fork.

    • 4

      Serve to your cat alongside a large bowl of clean water for her to drink.

    • 5

      Ensure that the cat eats the whole dish of food mixed with castor oil.