tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post6123903405218157270..comments2024-03-04T01:47:18.750-05:00Comments on Lemurian Congress: The Poo ScreamAdam Thorntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634565262440008573noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post-63050491054055745032008-08-05T08:46:00.000-04:002008-08-05T08:46:00.000-04:00Petroleum jelly! It doesn't surprise me that cats ...Petroleum jelly! It doesn't surprise me that cats like the taste, they have some pretty messed-up food preferences.<BR/><BR/>My vet's a gem. She actually recommended a bit of home treatment rather than bring her in straight away for an enema, and spent about ten minutes on the phone getting all the information for me, right down to calculating dosages.<BR/><BR/>I take this for granted because she's the only vet I've had, but I understand not everybody is so fortunate!Adam Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634565262440008573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post-53082472551402256172008-08-04T23:59:00.000-04:002008-08-04T23:59:00.000-04:00Poor cat. Poor you.You're really lucky you know --...Poor cat. Poor you.<BR/><BR/>You're really lucky you know -- a lot of vets would insist on you bringing the cat in for an exam, etc. and then charging you for it. Advice from a vet over the phone sending you to pick-up and over-the-counter remedy is golden.<BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, plain old petroleum jelly is good for hairballs. Smear some on her paws (not too much or you'll have jelly all over the walls) and she'll lick it off.<BR/><BR/>If you're lucky, your cat might even like it and lick it off your fingers. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post-78502887854878289362008-08-04T09:07:00.000-04:002008-08-04T09:07:00.000-04:00Thanks for the "scoop" on the poop.I will let my c...Thanks for the "scoop" on the poop.<BR/><BR/>I will let my cat-owning friends know about Tonic-Lax if their pets have kitty konstipation.<BR/><BR/>And, as for any cat videos detailing the matter in question, I'll just "pass" on it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post-82446962956656688022008-08-04T08:06:00.000-04:002008-08-04T08:06:00.000-04:00The Tonic-Lax is good for hairballs, too, which is...The Tonic-Lax is good for hairballs, too, which is why now I'm doubly surprised he didn't sell it to you. It even has directions on the package for both laxative and hairball treatment.<BR/><BR/>Odd.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647731458069425433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post-42562758720225472882008-08-03T13:50:00.000-04:002008-08-03T13:50:00.000-04:00this made me snort orange juice through my nosethis made me snort orange juice through my noseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post-30092979814100431292008-08-02T22:07:00.000-04:002008-08-02T22:07:00.000-04:00I don't think I can watch your cat video yet...the...I don't think I can watch your cat video yet...the "poo scream" is still too fresh in my mind!<BR/><BR/>The vet suggested this stuff on the assumption that the problem is temporary, but said that if it persists (or if she doesn't poo in a few days) I should take her in to be checked out. Her suggestion is that it's probably hairballs -- which Zsa Zsa hasn't suffered for years -- and that she should get occasional soft food (which she only gets on weekends now).Adam Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634565262440008573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32999748.post-51973480747385395552008-08-02T20:57:00.000-04:002008-08-02T20:57:00.000-04:00"you know how awful it is to see them suffer, and ..."you know how awful it is to see them suffer, and to know that the only way to help them is to make them suffer MORE, often by betraying their trust in you."<BR/><BR/>Oh, do we know this. See my most current blog post for a fine example. The poor cats. <BR/><BR/>If Zsa Zsa suffers from this often, you can try giving her some canned food somewhat regularly (if you already don't) or you can buy stuff called 'Tonic-Lax' at the vet and give it to once a week or so. (I really don't know why your vet didn't suggest it??) It coats the insides and makes the hair go down a little smoother. And, most cats LOVE the taste, so you just hold the tube out and she'll lap it up. <BR/><BR/>Hope she's feeling better soon, and back on a 'regular' schedule. :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647731458069425433noreply@blogger.com