Lactulose for pets

madkitty

does anyone know if is the same as the human lactulose - Ive read a few reports that it is but thought I would double check on here first as it is so much cheaper than what the rip-off vets charge :T

Nod_Off

Yup, it's the exact same

madkitty

thats great - was hoping that miralax was more available in the UK as shes not taking to the Lactulose as well, think I will have to try it little and often!!

Mayflower10cat

We used it for our CRF cat - I used to hide it in cat milk or a little dollop of ice cream!

madkitty

munchkin is one of the fussiest cats ever - she will only eat gourmet pearl catfood and can tell if theres anything on it and she wont eat any treats or human nibbles like cheese, milk etc....its hard work LOL

rising_from_the_ashes

Yup, I buy it at the chemist for my cat (as advised by the vet)

AmM_3

Hi, Just wondering, what are the benefits of it? For humans and pets?

snowman2_2

Lactulose is used to treat constipation as it draws water into the gut and softens the stool. It can also be used to treat various types of liver disease and hepatic encephalopathys.

SnowyOwl_2

snowman2 wrote: »

Lactulose is used to treat constipation as it draws water into the gut and softens the stool. It can also be used to treat various types of liver disease and hepatic encephalopathys.

Unfortunately for the very reason it is good for constipation, it can be hard on a cats' kidneys. It is also loaded with sugar which has implications for diabetes over a prolonged period. Sorry to pee on the lactulose parade!

Mayflower10cat

More information on lactulose and other stool softeners here;
http://www.felinecrf.org/constipation.htm

madkitty

I thought the sugar didnt get absorbed anywhere?