Metamucil worked on a kitten I was taking care of, but I'm not going to
pretend that I'm a vet and if I was I wouldn't pretend to know what was
causing *your* cat's constipation... and I asked the vet before giving
it to him which is the advice that I'm giving you.

pat

Special food for sensitive cats, a little oil sprinkled on it.

Carola

I'm told that sardine oil (drain it from a can of supermarket
sardines) is great for this problem.   how much is needed I dont know.

Once however my cat had it very badly and vet gave him an enema using
a very  large syringe (with a needle with rounded end of course).  It
was similar to the ones that the DR will use to syringe ears with
water.  

It MAY therefore  be safe to use one of those $2 "Micro enema" things
that the chemists often have sitting on the counter in bulk (like a 2"
long yellow plastic toothpaste type tube with a 3" nozzle on the end)
but I havent tried it and would ask the vet or such first if it is
safe for a cat.
(Considering how my cat reacted to the vet enema, I would also
consider my own safety too if you try it :)

Vet also told me that when a cat has bad constipation, unlike humans a
cat will tend to vomit up its food.  This was why the cat ended up
there in the first place as he had been doing this for a couple of
weeks with increasing frequency........

The best way to treat constipation is to feed the cat a high quality,
strictly canned diet on a 12 hour schedule. The brand I like the best
and recommend is Wellness. You can find a store near you that sells it
by going to their store locator at http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com

Cats with constipation should not eat dry food or be free fed and need
an increased water intake, which canned food provides. If there are
still issues, adding a small amount (1/8-1/4 tsp) of ground Psyllium
(available at most health food stores) may help, but it is important to
remember when using Psyllium to add at least a tablespoon of water for
every 1/8 tsp of Psyllium as well. Mixing in a tablespoon of plain
canned pumpkin is another option. If the Psylium or pumpkin still isn't
quite enough Lactulose is an option you can discuss with your vet.

Megan

                                   

go the vet first
no much good a dead animal

i feed my cats a mix of cooked wild rice and tuna in water on the weekend

start upgrade the food level.
DO not feed your cat CHEESE, without greens
if the cat is contsipated then likely you already waited too long

sardienes in water, possibly
rather not see a dead cat
go the vet
one thing about vets
they like to help the animal
can;t pay?
then ask them and most will tell you a promisary note of 10 dollars a month
is good enough for them.

try them
oh and learn to love sardines yourself