3/25 - Trixie AMPS 101, +2 86, +9 94, PMPS 85

@Kat & Trixie
I did a search on our board just recently for another member about this and found this posted by a few members

I was searching around and found this posted by one of the moderators
Be careful with psyllium. Kitty has to be drinking enough water or it can make the constipation worse.

Found this also posted by a member
I also use psyllium husk 2.5 pinches 2x daily
NOW Supplements, Psyllium Husk... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RWUNYM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Another member said
I started with a pinch for a few days. Too much to start can cause bloating.

I got plain psyllium husk powder at a vitamin/supplement store.
 
Diane Tyler's Mom GA said:
@Kat & Trixie
I did a search on our board just recently for another member about this and found this posted by a few members

I was searching around and found this posted by one of the moderators
Be careful with psyllium. Kitty has to be drinking enough water or it can make the constipation worse.

Found this also posted by a member
I also use psyllium husk 2.5 pinches 2x daily
NOW Supplements, Psyllium Husk... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RWUNYM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Another member said
I started with a pinch for a few days. Too much to start can cause bloating.

I got plain psyllium husk powder at a vitamin/supplement store.
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Thank you! I'll get to some reading :bookworm:
 
Kat & Trixie said:
@tiffmaxee I saw your question regarding psyllium husk powder. I have not tried that before but will look into it. Anything specific I should know? I did pick up some Fortiflora and she has been getting that for the past 3 days.
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Great numbers today! Kobe used plain psyllium husk for a little while when we transitioned from his high fiber kibble. We weren't seeing many poops because his system was accustomed to so much fiber.

We put just a pinch in his wet food and added A LOT of water. Otherwise it just absorbs the moisture content of the wet food and then your cat is trying to eat a pate brick.

I agree with everyone else that less is more. Max dose is something like 1/8 of a teaspoon. We never ever got close to that and it was sufficient.

There is a distinctive smell to it. Too much psyllium and I could smell it. Threw that batch out.

Good luck!
 
Kobe (Dean and Lesley) MO said:
Great numbers today! Kobe used plain psyllium husk for a little while when we transitioned from his high fiber kibble. We weren't seeing many poops because his system was accustomed to so much fiber.

We put just a pinch in his wet food and added A LOT of water. Otherwise it just absorbs the moisture content of the wet food and then your cat is trying to eat a pate brick.

I agree with everyone else that less is more. Max dose is something like 1/8 of a teaspoon. We never ever got close to that and it was sufficient.

There is a distinctive smell to it. Too much psyllium and I could smell it. Threw that batch out.

Good luck!
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Thank you for sharing! :bighug:
 
Kat & Trixie said:
@tiffmaxee I saw your question regarding psyllium husk powder. I have not tried that before but will look into it. Anything specific I should know? I did pick up some Fortiflora and she has been getting that for the past 3 days.
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when Chai gad diarrhea an internist suggested I add it to her food. Start with just 1/8 teaspoon. You can add it twice a day if it isn’t helping. I also started Visbiome , a probiotic which I give to both of my cats ever since. I don’t give the psyllium since the diarrhea disappeared.
 
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