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Lactulose for pets
madkitty
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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
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Yup, it's the exact same
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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!!0
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We used it for our CRF cat - I used to hide it in cat milk or a little dollop of ice cream!0
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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 LOL0
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Yup, I buy it at the chemist for my cat (as advised by the vet)Grocery Challenge £211/£455 (01/01-31/03)
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Hi, Just wondering, what are the benefits of it? For humans and pets?0
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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.0
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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!0 -
More information on lactulose and other stool softeners here;
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I thought the sugar didnt get absorbed anywhere?0
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