How to Give a Cat an Enema at Home

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Watch for signs of constipation.. Try to identify the cause of constipation.. Consider administering an enema at home only in cases of mild, occasional constipation.

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1

Watch for signs of constipation.

Step 1

Watch for signs of constipation.

2

Try to identify the cause of constipation.

Step 2

Try to identify the cause of constipation.

3

Consider administering an enema at home only in cases of mild, occasional consti

Step 3

Consider administering an enema at home only in cases of mild, occasional constipation.

4

Take your cat's temperament into account.

Step 4

Take your cat's temperament into account.

5

Purchase an appropriate enema.

Step 5

Purchase an appropriate enema.

6

Use the correct, lubricated syringe.

Step 6

Use the correct, lubricated syringe.

7

Prepare your environment and materials.

Step 7

Prepare your environment and materials.

8

Wrap the cat in a towel.

Step 8

Wrap the cat in a towel.

9

Conduct the enema.

Step 9

Conduct the enema.

10

Palpate the abdominal area.

Step 10

Palpate the abdominal area.

11

Monitor your cat for complications.

Step 11

Monitor your cat for complications.

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