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Amy Fong - 05 Nov 2003 00:39 GMT

Is it possible to give a cat too much petroleum jelly? ie Any detrimental
side effects?

Thanks.

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Magic Mood Jeep? - 05 Nov 2003 01:12 GMT

squishy poop is the least, diarrhea is the worst, that I can think of.

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> Is it possible to give a cat too much petroleum jelly? ie Any detrimental
> side effects?
>
> Thanks.

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m. L. Briggs - 05 Nov 2003 01:17 GMT

>Is it possible to give a cat too much petroleum jelly? ie Any detrimental
>side effects?
>
>Thanks.

A small amount occasionally probably wouldn't hurt. Why not buy a
tube pf Petromalt or a little olive oil if she needs "lubricating".

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rose ricciuto - 05 Nov 2003 01:28 GMT

I just leave a small jar of vaseline on the floor of our porch and the
cats help themselves whenever they're in the mood. Haven't had a
hairball problem in years.

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Amy Fong - 05 Nov 2003 02:38 GMT

> I just leave a small jar of vaseline on the floor of our porch and the
> cats help themselves whenever they're in the mood. Haven't had a
> hairball problem in years.

Cats are so self-sufficient! :) :) :)

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m. L. Briggs - 05 Nov 2003 05:45 GMT

>> I just leave a small jar of vaseline on the floor of our porch and the
>> cats help themselves whenever they're in the mood. Haven't had a
>> hairball problem in years.
>
>Cats are so self-sufficient! :) :) :)

a doctor told me (a long time ago) that mineral oil and vaseline (coal
tar products) prevent the absorption of vitamins and should not be
used on a regular basis. MLB

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Leslie - 05 Nov 2003 01:20 GMT

Amy...My vet said to give it about 1 hour before or after feeding because it
can effect the absorbsion of nutrients. I only give a small amount on the paw
of my Siamese once aday for his constipation problems. I hope this helps..

Leslie

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about a people or person in how they treat animals"

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Dennis Carr - 05 Nov 2003 06:45 GMT

> Is it possible to give a cat too much petroleum jelly? ie Any detrimental
> side effects?

Probably nothing serious - I mean, it's used for a hairball remedy. Just
watch the stools in case they have too much of a laxative thing going.

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