Is it possible to give condensed milk to a kitten for constipation?

The diet of pets should be varied. Veterinarians recommend including fermented milk products in it, but not all of them are healthy. Condensed milk is given to cats in exceptional situations, since it has not only beneficial properties, but also harmful ones. This product effectively helps with constipation, but it can only be given after consultation with a veterinarian.

List of foods that should not be given to a cat:

• raw fish, bones and fish head
• sausage
• flour (bread, pasta)
• onion garlic
• nuts
• alcoholic drinks
• smoked meats, fried foods
• dairy products: milk, sour cream, cream
• chicken bones
• pickled vegetables
• large amount of liver
• pork
• grape
• sugar and foods high in sugar (chocolate, sweets, lollipops)

Why can't you feed your cat fish?

The domestic cat belongs to the mammals of the cat family of the order Carnivora. The basis of their diet is meat products. There is an opinion that cats eat fish, but this is not true. A man taught a cat to fish. In the wild, a cat is not able to catch fish; most cats are generally afraid of water.

A cat should not be fed raw fish . There is a high probability that worms may enter the pet’s body along with the fish. When the body is damaged by helminths, the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas are damaged.

Fish can be given to your cat in small quantities. It must first be boiled. Fish contains a large amount of salt, which affects the functioning of the kidneys, which can lead to urolithiasis.

You need to be extremely careful about the diet of castrated cats. Giving them fish in any form is not recommended.

Under no circumstances should you give your cat fish bones or fish heads. Fish also contains a large number of bones.

If you decide to give your cat fish, you need to boil it, remove all the bones and the head of the fish. The bones can damage the esophagus or intestines and cause bleeding.

Can adult cats be given milk?

Cow's milk contains lactose (milk sugar). Many cat owners see nothing wrong with feeding their cat cow's milk . But not all cats digest lactose equally well. In many cats, lactose intolerance can lead to indigestion, causing diarrhea or diarrhea.

If you feed your pet dry food, clean water should always be freely available. The animal should not be allowed to eat dry food and then milk.

You can replace cow's milk with low-fat fermented milk products. Such as kefir, low-fat unflavored yoghurts, fermented baked milk, or goat's milk.

Many cats love porridge. They should also be cooked in water, not milk. Do not under any circumstances add salt to the porridge or add sugar.

Can cats be given condensed milk?

Condensed milk, in addition to various additives, mainly contains cow's milk and sugar. Many cat owners mistakenly believe that cats can have “condensed milk.”

Some cats love condensed milk very much, as it contains animal protein. It is this protein that cats like so much, and not the sweet taste of condensed milk, as many owners think. Cats cannot taste sweets. They lack receptors with which they can sense sweet taste.

Condensed milk contains large amounts of sugar, which is harmful to cats. This can lead to digestive disorders and the development of diabetes.

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Video response

Katerina Krivaya: I am a veterinarian. You can, but not in large quantities (1 teaspoon at a time), otherwise excess sugar can lead to diabetes. But in small quantities it is harmless. And teeth spoil from any food, just some more, some less. If you DO NOT feed your cat one condensed milk in unlimited quantities every day, but measure portions, this is even useful, because sugar (namely glucose) is food for the brain matter.

natushca: I like Maruska, I don’t give it to her often, and she will eat very little….

ZooM Otherwize: as they say - your ass will stick together!

User deleted: there is a lot of sugar, you won’t brush your teeth with it later to avoid caries

Svetlana Gromova: I’m not a veterinarian, but I think that they won’t refuse condensed milk, but their teeth will definitely suffer.

Nina Karazeeva: You can give it. if you want to clean up her diarrhea throughout the apartment later

Anna Igorevna: Well, from a veterinary point of view, it’s impossible. Since condensed milk contains a lot of sugar, which is not very healthy for animals!

Olga Alekseenko: Sweets are contraindicated for cats.

Kostya Savrasov: Actually, condensed milk causes their hair to fall out (the veterinarian forbade this to mine)

Fork: Yes. For constipation, if there are no other remedies at hand. For an adult cat, 1 tablespoon is enough. Draw conclusions about why condensed milk should not be given to a healthy cat))

____: yes, my cat eats ice cream and candy and condensed milk, a lot of things

Alexander Ivanchenko: Not advisable...

Masenka~: My son loves the cat very much, but I rarely give it to him, otherwise his stomach will hurt!!!!

Kamila Dzhakupova: no, don’t bother!! ! Because she will burp all the time)))

Rich: There’s a lot of sugar, cats and dogs shouldn’t have sweets at all, but if you want, then give them just a little bit, but you can’t have a lot because they might go bald or something else.

Viko4ka: It’s possible. But if you give, then give a little from your finger. Otherwise, if it’s not the butt, then the fur around the mouth will definitely stick together!

Lyuba Ivanova: Animals are not allowed to eat sweets; at best, they will have an upset stomach.

Ours always helps when someone eats condensed milk or sweets with condensed milk, they really like ice cream with condensed milk, but they can’t eat too much, it really upsets their stomach.

Kseniya: If you don’t have sugar, then sometimes you can.

Brittany Barker:Cats can't eat sweets, salty foods, or fatty foods. The cat is a carnivore, and its normal diet is meat and offal, not human food.

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Tit: firstly, condensed milk can be given of good quality, but it is still better to dilute it with water, and secondly, sugar is not good for a cat’s teeth, because in this favorable environment bacteria will begin to develop, and as a result, caries. The gastrointestinal tract also suffers from it due to bacteria. In addition, some cats are susceptible to diabetes, which is also very bad, but not all cats are susceptible to it.

Olska: What! Yes, she will choke! Answer: no.

DeViL: possible if diluted with water

Ann Angel: yes, only white)

Mila Radova: Very little, otherwise she will have diarrhea

Aubrey House: you can, but in moderation

PRO100 ZheKa: Cats love dairy products! My cat is eating and hasn’t choked yet!

Evgeni auf der flanke: No! This is harmful to her teeth and gastrointestinal tract!

mission:If she’s really attracted to it, let her eat a little. And so, there is no need to overindulge in sweets. You probably want some cream or sour cream. Try switching to dairy. Mine loves yoghurt, in the absence of other dairy products.

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Lyuba Yatsenko: no no no

Alteria^^: never mind, she’s eating mine by both cheeks... still alive =)))

Ksyusha Shestakova: Animals shouldn’t eat sweets at all, it’s very harmful for them!!!

*FENRIR_____*: Many cats love condensed milk, but this does not apply to mine. And nothing bad happens to them - no diarrhea, no vomiting, no sticking of the butt...

Kasia: It is not recommended to give animals any sweet-tasting foods!)

Lyubov Krivenkova: you can do a little with everything

Lena Malysheva: a little is possible

Veronica Martynenko: My nothing is alive!!

-)) And before her, about 5 years ago, we had an animal named Granddaughter: -)) You won’t believe it, he loved melons - his face was so scared when we cut the melon, he almost jumped into a plate with melon! We had to give him the pulp in pieces - after all, he couldn’t handle the skib himself: -)) So our cats, looking at us, eat uvyo, and thank God: -)) let them eat for their health. Lara also eats condensed milk in any form, and doesn’t ask for anything to drink after it, and her bottom doesn’t stick together :-))

Fiery Valentina: Actually, sweets are bad for them...

Natalie: A little is possible. My cat loved it very much and lived for 16 years.

Lynx: Everything that is tasty is healthy.

Mokatum: If he likes it, then come on, cats generally have their own peculiar preferences, they also eat strawberries, but my friend was obsessed with pickles

vladimir levadnov:If you have to eat onions...

Aphrodite: My cat also loves condensed milk very much. Well, I gave him as much as his heart desired. And then he vilified it for a day (sorry), and my husband said that it should not be given to cats precisely because of this - that it could cause indigestion. If your cat is fine after drinking condensed milk, then go ahead.

Kaletta: Sweet and salty foods are harmful to animals. But if you let it pamper on the tip of the spoon sometimes, then nothing bad will happen.

Hanna Kronenberg: We give it to ours too, but not to the point of nausea.

Oksana: If you can eat only in small quantities.

strawberry caramel: maybe a little

Natalya Chetvertnykh: I love both cats and dogs. As soon as you say the word canned food, they are already waiting. But if the cat knows when to stop, then the dog is unlikely, he will follow you whining, moaning like a child. Whether it’s possible or not, well, I don’t give it to them every day. I think that sometimes it’s a little bit scary.

Special perception of taste

Any cat is primarily a predator. The main food of a predator is raw meat, or rather, animal white meat. A cat’s sense of smell is designed in such a way that the animal can recognize the smell of raw meat at a great distance from a potential victim. Some (mostly larger) representatives of the cat family can determine by smell how long ago the potential “food” died. This largely explains why even a domestic cat will never allow itself to eat stale meat or fish.

But here's what's really interesting: the receptors located in the cat's mouth are not able to recognize sweet taste. That is, purely hypothetically, a cat can eat as much sweet food as it wants without even feeling it. However, it is always worth remembering that the maximum consumption limits for various products for cats are several times lower than for humans.

For example, there have been cases when adult cats lost consciousness after eating a completely insignificant amount of chocolate by human standards. This is due to the high content of the hormone theobromine in cocoa beans, which in small quantities is an excellent tonic and stimulator of muscle activity. However, in large doses this hormone is dangerous even for humans, not to mention animals whose mass is only a few kilograms.

When to give a laxative

Before you give your cat medicine for constipation, you need to understand the cause of the difficulty in defecation. There is no need to grab a laxative as soon as it seems to you that your cat rarely goes to the toilet.

Sometimes owners panic in vain, mistakenly believing that the cat is constipated.

It happens that the animal was simply starving, so she does not have bowel movements.

Or the cat has just experienced stress: a move, a fright, the arrival of a new family member or pet.

Psychological constipation caused by rejection of the tray, filler or the pet’s stressful state can be treated without the use of laxatives.

In the first case, you need to create comfortable conditions for the cat to go to the toilet: choose a secluded place for the tray, select a litter.

In the second, eliminate the cause of stress, calm the animal, and take anti-stress medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Constipation that develops as a result of changing food or switching to a different type of food begins to be treated with the introduction of a special diet or switching to dietary food.

You can give your cat one of the traditional medicines for constipation: a decoction of medicinal herbs, freshly squeezed vegetable juice, milk or fermented milk products.

It is not recommended to give laxative medications without consultation with the treating veterinarian.

When to give:

1. After sterilization or castration surgery.
2. If the cat cannot go “big” for more than 3 days.

It is prohibited to give:

1. If constipation is caused by swallowing inedible objects or bones.
2. If there is mucus or blood in the stool.

If your cat needs an urgent bowel movement, use an enema. No other medicine has the same rapid effect.

How is it useful?

The product has high energy and nutritional value. The vitamins and microelements included in the composition have the following effects:

• increase immunity;
• normalize the digestion process;
• strengthen bone and muscle tissue;
• improve blood circulation;
• calm the nervous system.

By giving your pet condensed milk, the animal, in addition to healthy proteins and fats, receives completely unnecessary sugar.

Risk of developing diabetes

The amount of insulin required for the complete breakdown of sugar supplied with food is produced in a very limited amount in the cat’s body. This volume is not enough to process even small doses of sugar (after all, cats, being carnivores, practically do not need carbohydrates), not to mention a few spoons of condensed milk. In addition, the need for carbohydrates is largely determined by the animal's overall activity level. In stay-at-home cats it is reduced compared to more active representatives of the feline family.

Summarizing the above, consuming condensed milk can provoke diabetes in a cat, which will cause discomfort to the animal and a lot of trouble for the owners.

Sweets for cats

Cats are carnivores whose good food will always be meat products rich in protein. Sweets are not a necessity for cats; they are not perceived by the receptors and are even harmful to the cat’s body. Giving condensed milk to cats is strongly not recommended, due to the impossibility of its rational absorption. Limited insulin production in cats means they have difficulty digesting carbohydrates and sugar, which are found in excess in sweets. Poor glucose tolerance carries a risk of developing diabetes, obesity and digestive problems even after a spoonful of sweets.

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Chocolate and other sweets made from cocoa beans are also contraindicated for cats, due to the presence of the alkaloid theobromine in them. Theobromine is a kind of poison for the cat family; when ingested, it causes severe poisoning and unpleasant symptoms of intoxication, the severity of which depends on the amount of sweet treat eaten. Based on all of the above, cats should not have chocolate and condensed milk - due to great damage to their health. Particularly susceptible are small kittens, old and adult animals with chronic diseases whose immune system is weakened.

Symptoms of “poisoning” with sweets:

• Diarrhea;
• Itching;
• Salivation;
• Watery eyes and purulent discharge from the eyes;
• Vomit;
• Rapid and heavy breathing;
• Changes in behavior (excitability, aggression, fatigue);
• Sleep problems.

It should be remembered that even a small amount of condensed milk can cause irreparable harm to a pet and significantly affect its condition with obvious unpleasant symptoms and hidden threats.

Risk of caries

Some owners are convinced that if you dilute a small amount of condensed milk with water, then consuming such a composition will cause virtually no harm to the animal. This is not true - in any case, this method will not prevent sugar from entering the cat’s digestive system.

Cats do not have the ability to brush their teeth, although even if they did, sugar would still cause irreparable damage to the enamel of the animal's small teeth. Oral diseases are one of the most painful for representatives of the cat family, and therefore their occurrence should not be provoked by unexpected inclusions in a balanced diet.

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Can I give it to a cat?

Because of this product, the animal gets fat quite quickly.

Most veterinarians do not recommend adding condensed milk to a cat's diet. The main reason is poor insulin production. The cat's body does not tolerate glucose well, which leads to diabetes, weight gain and gastrointestinal problems. Even a small amount of sweets can cause diarrhea in a healthy animal. Therefore, condensed milk should not be given to cats. The exception is condensed cream and milk, which do not contain sugar. These products can be introduced into the kittens' menu after diluting them with water, as they contain a large amount of fat. Experts advise giving condensed milk only in emergency cases, for example, as a laxative for cats.

What laxative should I use for constipation in cats?

A very common condition is constipation in cats. It turns out that not only people have gastrointestinal problems.

There are various reasons for constipation in pets:

• cats can swallow hair during the “washing” process;
• swallow some unknown herb in the garden;
• eat wrong.

Other reasons are described below. In these and other cases, excrement accumulates and hardens. Cats tolerate the disease difficultly and feel discomfort. This is also a living creature and it needs help. It is important to remember that if a cat passes stool once every 3-4 days, then consistent action must be taken urgently. First you need to know all the possible causes of such a disease.

A cat can be constipated in several cases:

• if a foreign object gets into the stomach (bones, balls, paper, etc.);
• if a tumor appears in the form of a hernia;
• diet food and low protein content in it;
• complete dehydration of the body;
• when an inflammatory process occurs in the rectum;
• some orthopedic difficulties prevent the animal from sitting down and defecating comfortably;
• in case of a sedentary lifestyle;
• if surgical scars have narrowed the anal area;
• negative effects of medications;
• in the event of a disease such as megacolon;
• oncological diseases;
• presence of renal failure;
• worms and other common parasites;
• the presence of hair balls in the stomach;
• inflammation, growths and much more can cause constipation in cats.

Any violations are not difficult to notice, because the cat’s condition should immediately alarm the owner. It is advisable to make a diagnosis in advance in order to provide veterinary care to your pet in a timely manner. That is, it is better to accurately determine the disease rather than treat the symptoms.

When a cat is sick, she feels sluggish or vice versa, meows a lot and runs around the room, there is no appetite. Also, vomiting and bloating are one of the first signs of constipation. In addition, you may notice that the cat is losing weight, there is no desire to lick itself, and its nose is dry. There are also difficulties with breathing movements.

But, in order to accurately diagnose a disease, as you know, it is better not to guess, but to call a veterinarian or take it to a veterinary clinic. After all, sometimes constipation can be confused with intestinal obstruction. And this disease is treated in a different way.

The simplest drugs are Vaseline, condensed milk and enema. These remedies help with occasional constipation. But still, it is important to be careful that self-medication does not harm the cat, because there may be intestinal rupture, peritonitis or its death.

1. Vaseline oil does not have a negative effect on the cat or its health.
   It simply envelops the intestinal walls, facilitating easy bowel movements. You should give a few drops of oil and wait for the result. At this point, do not provide any food temporarily. You cannot replace Vaseline with vegetable or castor oils, as this causes discomfort and has a bad effect on the liver.
2. Condensed milk diluted with water has very good properties for treating constipation in cats. This medicine softens stool and subsequently normalizes stool.
3. An enema can be given if you have the appropriate experience, since inept use can harm the cat. Usually, in veterinary clinics, several people administer the enema.
   The first step is to secure the cat on a comfortable table. Place a bowl nearby for emptying. The pear is wiped with baby cream or Vaseline and the air is released. A pre-prepared solution of flax or chamomile is scooped up with a pear and injected into the cat’s anus. You need to be patient and wait for the result.

   After the stool is released, the doctor prescribes special suppositories (for example, bisacodyl) against inflammation. But use enemas and suppositories only with the permission of a doctor.

The best remedy for constipation in cats is, of course, what suits her best. If the disease occurs for the first time, you need to take the matter seriously. You can also normalize the intestinal microflora with the help of medications, such as Duphalac, Lactusan.

In case of chronic constipation, it is necessary to resort to injections in combination with an adequate diet. Veterinarians use the drugs Nux vomica-Homaccord and others.

The most effective laxatives for cats are plants: aloe, elderberry, and knotweed herb. Also, chamomile, mint, and celandine are very suitable for eliminating intestinal problems in cats.

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Experienced herbalists also recommend: lemon balm, borage, rhubarb leaves. The use of herbal medicine will cure your pet, but the main thing is to find out the exact recipe for preparing a solution from herbs.

It should be watered with a solution of water and activated carbon or brilliant green. For example, catnip attracts cats because of its delicate aroma.

The minerals, vitamins and trace elements in it contribute to the excellent health of the cat in all respects.

1. Experts recommend giving cats a variety of foods, sour milk, and coarse fiber. In addition to meat and fish products, boiled carrots, cauliflower and porridge should be given.
2. Regularly brush out your cat's excess fur to avoid swallowing every time you lick it.
   If you didn’t notice, then a special paste will expel the tangles from the stomach.
3. To prevent problems with intestinal diseases in cats, it is necessary to provide your pet with more exercise.
4. There is no need to give cats rice water, pasta, or boiled liver.
   Dry food should not be mixed with natural food. This prevents the release of feces.
5. Having fresh drinking water will help your cat digest food faster.

These simple rules will save your cat's life for a long time.

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Pets are susceptible to various diseases. Some of them are the same as in humans, such as constipation. When a pet has problems with stool, the owner thinks about the question: what laxative can be used for cats? The article describes the causes of constipation, when to give a remedy and what medications should be used.

Constipation is common in cats, especially in older animals. Most often, cat breeds with long hair, such as Persians, Siberians, Angoras and others, suffer from this unpleasant disease.

This happens due to the fact that cats constantly lick their fur; it can accumulate inside the intestines in the form of lumps, which makes defecation difficult.

If the necessary measures are not taken in time, surgery may be required to remove hairballs from the gastrointestinal tract.

A sedentary lifestyle in cats contributes to the formation of constipation. Poor stool can be caused by poor nutrition, the presence of insects, small bones, long bones in the diet, or excessive consumption of dry food with insufficient water. Against this background, dysbacteriosis may develop.

A helminthic infestation can cause constipation. If a lot of worms accumulate in the body, this leads to a deterioration in the general health of the cat and can cause the animal to vomit, diarrhea or constipation.

Before giving deworming medicine, you must first relieve constipation with a laxative.

The cause of constipation can be various diseases of the kidneys, liver, anal and rectal diseases, fractures, tumors, orthopedic and neurological problems, diseases of the rectum and colon. For example, with Megacolon, the large intestine is greatly stretched and its functions are disrupted. With this disease, cats are constantly constipated.

Megacolon - pathology of the large intestine

Signs and symptoms

A healthy cat has bowel movements twice a day. Problems with stool manifest themselves in the form of the following symptoms:

• lack of appetite;
• weight loss;
• lethargy;
• unsuccessful attempts to go to the toilet;
• dry, hard stools;
• the presence of blood and mucus in the stool;
• vomiting.

In such cases, the cat may not only refuse to eat, but also refuse to drink water. The animal becomes restless and stops licking itself. If the above symptoms appear, you need to give a cat laxative and take your pet to a veterinarian.

Consequences of constipation in cats:

• substances harmful to the body are produced in the intestines, if they are not eliminated in time within 1-2 days, the body is poisoned by the decay of organic substances;
• impairment of kidney and liver function;
• the load on the heart increases;
• the trophism of the skin is disrupted, the animal begins to itch, scratching appears, the coat becomes dull, and complete baldness is possible.

If the duration of constipation exceeds three days, this is called low intestinal patency and can lead to the death of the cat within 1-7 days. Therefore, treatment of constipation should not be delayed.

Treatment Options

There are different ways to treat constipation, both with medications and traditional methods. You can treat your cat at home, but it is best to consult a veterinarian for qualified help. The clinic will do a blood test, ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and will be able to accurately establish the diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

For constipation, they resort to therapeutic methods that soften stool and promote its removal from the body. The most common are drugs that contain lactulose, for example, Lactusan and Duphalac. The following laxatives are used as laxatives for cats:

1. Lactusan – stimulates intestinal motility and gently cleanses it.
2. A gentle agent that stimulates intestinal motility is Duphalac.
   Its action begins after administration within a day or two. Passing through the gastrointestinal tract, the drug reduces the content of ammonium ions in the blood and helps reduce the production of toxins in the colon. The product should be given 2 times a day, depending on the weight of the animal. An adult cat weighs approximately 3-4.5 kg. The dose of the drug should be 0.5 ml per kilogram of weight. Thus, a single dose should not exceed 2.5 ml. Duphalac for the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy
3. An effective remedy against constipation is Sodium Picosulfate. It should be prescribed by a veterinarian in order to accurately determine the dose and frequency of use depending on the situation.
4. Prelax children's syrup normalizes intestinal function. It has good taste and cats like it. It is mixed into dry food.
5. Vaseline oil is applied 3 times a day, it is not absorbed, therefore it is harmless to the cat’s body. The dose ranges from 5 to 50 ml, selected specifically for each animal. The product is used until stool is completely normalized.