What is metamucil, I am in UK, is there another name? He wont take the
lactulose. Vet  found no  reason for the constipation, but he has got
kidney problems which may be contributing I suppose, but hes had these
for years now.

Thanks,
Chris

One of my cats, Patches, has been dealing with megacolon for 4 1/2
years. After you check with your vet you could try what is working for
Patches now.

For maintenance she gets lactulose, and B 12 (methlycobalamin form) 2x's
a day. Three times a week she gets 150 cc's of SubQ fluids. She also
receives EsterC as needed. If your cat has any kidney problems, don't
use the EsterC. But it is amazing how quickly you will get results. It
works better for Patches than propulsid(cisapride).

Her last episode that required a vet visit was last spring. That's when
I added the B12. Since then she has managed quite well and has not had
to visit the vet for being obstipated.

If the problem is a chronic one there is a newsgroup on Yahoo just for
feline megacolon. Hopefully this is not a case of megacolon and just a
temporary condition but it seems that older cats are more susceptible to
it.

Michele
(N.C.)