Laxatone
Laxatone
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Tasty tuna-flavored gel treat
Easily administered to cats and dogs
Manages hairballs in cats

Laxatone

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At a Glance
Tasty tuna-flavored gel treat
Easily administered to cats and dogs
Manages hairballs in cats

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Hairballs, constipation, and nausea-oh my!-can make things tough for your cat, so use Laxatone. Available in tuna and natural flavors, the lubricant is specifically designed to manage hairballs in cats. It is veterinarian-recommended to lubricate the digestive system and aid in your cat's digestion of hair, thus aiding in the prevention of nausea and constipation. Laxatone also contains a beneficial iron supplement.
  • Tomlyn Brand
  • Vitamins & Supplements Food & Nutrition
  • Vitamins & Supplements Pharmacy
  • Gastrointestinal Pharmacy
  • Hairballs Stomach & Digestive
  • Care Wellness Philosophy
  • Non-Prescription Pharmacy Type
  • Gel Application
  • Oral Application
  • Cat Pet Type

Is Laxatone a Laxative?
Answer

Laxatone is a cat medication and laxative, which helps in regulating bowel movement. The vet-recommended product is an effective lubricant for a cat's digestive system. It's most often suggested for constipation and nausea caused by hairballs in cats. Apart from hairballs, cat constipation is caused by poor eating habits, lack of fiber, and reduced water intake. Laxatone is available in tuna flavor or malt flavor to make it palatable for cats. The main ingredients in Laxatone are white petrolatum USP, malt syrup, corn syrup, cane, soybean oil, molasses, light mineral oil NF, and gelatin by-products.

How Does Laxatone Work in Cats?
Answer

Laxatone for cats is a medication that veterinarians usually prescribe to cats who are constipated due to hairballs. The medicine helps in preventing and disposing of any hairballs. The ingredients in this medication coat and lubricate any hair that the cat has swallowed. This allows gentle and easy passage of the ingested hair through the digestive system of the cat. Available in a gel form, Laxatone has a laxative effect and is also available over-the-counter.

How Long Does Laxatone Take to Work?
Answer

Laxatone is a bowel drug for cats, which encourages regular bowel movements in felines. The medication is available in two cat-preferred options - maple flavor and tuna flavor, which your cat will love. It's pretty effective in treating hairball-related constipation and digestive illness. The effectiveness of the medication depends on the size, type, age, and overall health of your cat. For cats suffering from hairball-related issues, the pet parent should administer 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for the first three days and then reduced it to two to three times every week. Laxatone takes around two weeks to show full effects with this dosage and starts working within five to six days.

How Often Should You Give a Cat Laxatone?
Answer

As is the case with every medication, the dosage of Laxatone varies from cat to cat, depending on the kind, age, and overall health. However, the general recommended dosage of Laxatone for cats with hairball issues is 1/2-1 teaspoon of the oral gel daily for the first 2-3 days. After the first three days, the dosage should be reduced to 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon twice or thrice a week. The medication should start showing effect in five - to six days, and your cat should demonstrate a complete recovery in two weeks max.

How Can I Stimulate My Cat To Have a Bowel Movement?
Answer

There are several methods other than medications to stimulate your cat's bowel movement. One of the most common remedies is to increase the water consumption for your cats because constipation is usually the cause of constipation. Other remedies include starting a new diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercise, adding more litter boxes, fiber-rich feeds, and probiotics. If nothing else works, asking your vet for over-the-counter laxatives like Laxatone and Miralax is the last option.

Can Cats Have Too Much Laxatone?
Answer

Yes, it's easily possible for your cat to overdose on Laxatone. Since it comes in tuna or malt flavors, it's highly palatable, which doesn't help the cause. It's an absolute must to follow the dosage recommended by the vet or mentioned on the packaging to ensure the correct dosage. In case you end up giving your cat too much Laxatone, the medication will end up interfering with the intestinal wall and block the nutritional absorption by the cat's body. The recommended and safe dosage for your feline friend is 1/2 to 1 teaspoon daily for the first three days. From the fourth day onwards, the dosage should be reduced to 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon twice or thrice a week.

How Can You Tell if a Cat Is Constipated?
Answer

The most telltale sign of constipation is a dry, hard stool and straining while trying to defecate. If you see your cat straining or crying out in pain when defecating, you will know it's a textbook case of constipation. Another obvious sign is small, dry, and hard stool covered in mucous or blood. Some other symptoms of constipation include loss of appetite, weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, displays of abdominal discomfort, and lack of grooming.

Can Laxatone Cause Vomiting in Cats?
Answer

No, Laxatone is not known for causing any discomfort in cats, including vomiting. It's a mild medication with no widely reported effects associated with it. However, cat parents must lookout for any allergic reaction or anaphylaxis in some cats.

Laxatone contains 25 kCal per 6 gram serving.

White Petrolatum USP, Light Mineral Oil NF, Corn Syrup, Malt Syrup, Soybean Oil, Cane Molasses, Water

There are no known side effects.

Available in 2.5 and 4.25 oz. sizes in tuna and natural flavor.

Laxatone dosage amount depends on the animal and specific health issue, so be sure to consult the product information and/or your veterinarian. Dosage is generally a half-teaspoon per one to three days. When first administering Laxatone, place a small amount of product on animal’s nose to stimulate taste interest, then provide your pet with proper dosage.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Ask your veterinarian or consult with one of our pet care specialists at 1-800-844-1427.

This information is for informational purposes only and is not meant as a substitute for the professional advice of, or diagnosis or treatment by, your veterinarian. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice due to what you may have read on our website. Our medications are FDA approved and/or EPA regulated when and as required by law.

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