Poor Lily is constipated and got an enema! (Back to the vet!!)

**Medusa** · 08-21-2007, 03:54 PM

Maybe some cats are lactose intolerant but mine sure aren't. And none of the cats I've rescued down through the years were either. Mine always drink leftover skim milk from my cereal bowl and when I used to feed the outdoor rescues, I gave them warm, heavy cream every day to fatten them up a bit to keep them warm in the winter. Never had a problem and my vet said it was ok to do so.

**Kirsten** · 08-23-2007, 03:57 PM

Poor Lily went back to the vet today! She still had problems pooping, and last night, she cried again before she went potty.

This time, she was x-rayed to find out if she's blocked. Luckily she's not, but there was a lot of stool remaining in her intestines. So she got another enema, and they gave her some oil at the vets, which she swallowed (forgot to ask what kind of oil it was, and I'm sorry for that, but I'm not myself atm, facing my own surgery).

Anyway, on our way back home, Lily had a little potty accident in her carrier, and she really hated it. But this time, more came out, so I guess that's good. And we changed her diet to Hill's r/d.

But I hate to leave her alone next week. My girl needs some extra care, and I cannot be there for her! And I cannot care for Luna either. Who will monitor her peeing habits while I'm away! How I wish I could stay with them!

Kirsten

**Catty1** · 08-23-2007, 04:30 PM

You may not be gone very long. Ask your doctor what kind of procedure she is using.

DO you have a friend or relative that could help you out for a day or so?

{{{hugs}}}

I am glad Lily is feeling better.

**Medusa** · 08-23-2007, 05:35 PM

Glad that Lily is feeling better; that's painful when they have that condition. Hopefully, you have some neighbors or relatives that you can rely on for help while you're gone?

**columbine** · 08-23-2007, 11:57 PM

You can try Cat Lube treats - they're made by Veterinarian's Best, and they don't have any petroleum. They're chicken flavored, and made with papaya and slippery elm bark. Smudge says they taste pretty good (even though nowadays he only gets them when he won't eat his canned food that has his allergy medicine in it, since that cures his constipation too).

Love, Columbine

**kittykathleen** · 08-24-2007, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by columbine

You can try Cat Lube treats - they're made by Veterinarian's Best, and they don't have any petroleum. They're chicken flavored, and made with papaya and slippery elm bark. Smudge says they taste pretty good (even though nowadays he only gets them when he won't eat his canned food that has his allergy medicine in it, since that cures his constipation too).

Love, Columbine

I hope lilly gets to feel better. Hope for the best for her.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 08-24-2007, 12:56 AM

Kirsten, I sure hope that Lily will be okay now. My RB Pepper was constipated and he had to be put on lactulose. He hated the taste but it sure worked for him. I also hope that you can have some one come over to help you take care of both of your girls while you're in the hospital and recovering from surgery. Please try not to stress too much.