Thank you so much for this. My senior cat hasn't been eating well recently, and completely stopped eating today. She has a vet appointment tomorrow, but in the meantime I bought some high calorie paste, and was having a tough time figuring out how to get her to eat it off her paws. The side of the mouth trick helped immensely!! She is my life. Thank you so sososo much.
Thank you for a great video. Very helpful. Regarding grooming cats, I've got a Safari Cat Comb, and, it's amazing! More expensive than the 20 other ones I've bought (!!) but it's the best money can buy 🐈🐈
My cat has developed skin colored moles. The vet doesn't seem too concerned. It has put a damper on getting a good brushing. The summer is barely over and her dandruff has returned. She loves when I scratch her head. She's nearing Rainbow Bridge. The vet gave me a prescription for her. Not Prednisone. I'm dreading the day we part ways.😢💜
I'm giving my short haired cat 1-2 cm of GimCat anti Hairbal paste every morning. But I'm going to try and follow your advice and feed it only twice a week and see what happens.
@@loveu8910 It works super well! No hairballs at all. I now give my kitty every Sunday and Wednesday about 4-6 cm of gimcat anti hairball paste and no complaints 🥰
@@rebl7355 thanks for the reply. I just started my cat today and wanted to see others if it prevented hair balls who used it on a regular basis. Yay for cats with no hair balls. 😁
In lieu of a mitt brush, wet your hands then brush the cat; most cats love it! Rubbing your hands together afterwards will clump the removed hair for easy disposal. Don't forget to wash afterwards!
You can between meals. I use Hartz brand. I put about an inch, more or less on my finger and she loves it. Sometimes in the palm of my hand. She loves the molasses taste. If that doesn't work you can try to put it on a paw. Watch out because they may try to shake it off. There was one cat who didn't care for but needed it. He had a submissive personality and required pills at times so I knew how to get his mouth open. I put the paste on my finger as he was positioned between my knees on the floor. Once I got his mouth gently opened I put my finger on his tongue and removed it swiftly. He took it fine but it was the only way I could get it into him. There's a learning curve so don't be hard on yourself. Let me know how you do.
Hi, my cat is verry picky on EVERYTHING he doesn't like any treats (except temptation) or any human food I have no idea how to give it to him, I tried to put a small amount on treats and put some in his food but he denies it.. I'll try to put it in his fur next time but do you have any other tricks if it doesn't work? 😣
Every tube of cat laxative paste has paraffin oil as the main ingredient. Just give your cat half a teaspoon of paraffin oil (food grade) on its food twice a week and save your money. It can't be vegetable oil because vege oil is digested and most cats need it in their lower intestine. Why pay sometimes up to $20 for a tube of catlax when you can just pay around $5 to do exactly the same thing.
For real?! Wow, you just cleared up a major mystery for me! I assume cats either recognize this scent some way and/or like it? I have eczema and extremely dry skin. In order to prevent worsening of the condition or making treatment faster I've gotten a very fatty cream from my doc. Strangely I've noticed that every time I put it on my hands and underarms too he always wants to lick me! I forgot to ask my vet about it, but the pharmacist and my own gp had no idea. Guess what it contains? Yep: paraffin! It's, together with white vaseline and some wax, the prime ingredient. I suddenly feel less scared about him getting this in his system (took me a while to realise why he licked my hand at those times cause I had also prepared food f.e, or I was petting him). But thanks for the tip. I'll try to find a tube/jar with the paraffin. No idea if we have that here just in stores or pharmacies over the counter (often things in the US are much much cheaper or easier to get than in the US. Especially for animals).
While malt paste for cats may contain paraffin oil, it is only enough for lubrication, but it is not advisable to give your cat refined mineral oil for long periods or in large doses. The cat may not develop symptoms immediately, but prolonged usage is not considered safe. Another worry is the lack of quality control over many paraffin products, whereas these types of paste are designed for feline consumption specifically (tempering the paraffin with vegetable oils). This product also shouldn't be too expensive, so the savings are likely minimal, depending on availability.
@@AnimalWised I completely understand. My kitten suddenly refuses all wet food because he links it to something nasty that happened to him (his own "fault", nothing to do with food) and as a result - you know how great they drink😒 - he has major constipation even though his dry food is among the best and meows like he's hurting every time he feels he needs to go (the smell is terrible too). I discussed this with the vet and she said I could use it temporarily to clear the possible blockage (and until I've found a taste of wet food he can stomach... I'm running fast through the quality stuff. And I simply don't have budget for raw, he gets that as special treats). They often give this paraffin oil when cats have a problem and I've read it in more medical articles actually. Like any medication it shouldn't be given over long periods of time or you (he) can get side effects. I'm sure this paste shown in the video isn't great to give indefinitely either - even if it was made especially for them. But thanks for the warning. PS. Is there perhaps a broth type food I could make him to make sure he sees it as yummy food and drinks a lot at the same time? I mean, yes, the smell of his excrement is terrible and my whole kitchen stinks to high heaven. But I'm more worried he'll stop trying to go and/or starts hating the litter box making his agony even worse.
@Miss Sunny Dee Yes, as we say in the video, how much you will give depends on their physical state and situational circumstances (e.g. if it is during molting season). It is not something to be given every day, unless they are suffering constipation or need help with hairballs. If it does not work after some time, a different treatment will be required. Adding a little water to dry food can help or anything safe which will make it appetizing. You shouldn't use broth unless it is homemade as there are many ingredients which are toxic to cats. You can add a little cat milk (specially bought milk, no cow's milk), but it wil be a trail and error if the cat finds it appetizing. Also, this product should not be given too much.
@@AnimalWised The dose I mentioned is not a large dose - probably exactly the same amount as what is in your cat laxative paste. As I mentioned vegetable oils are useless as they are digested and do not make it down to the large intestine where the blockages of hair are often lodged. With regards to the quality control, I did say food grade paraffin oil, which is available from most supermarkets. As for the costs, depending on where you are from, here in Australia you pay between $15 and $20 for cat laxative paste, and $4 for about 200mL of paraffin oil. For people with more than one cat the savings are considerable.
Thank you so much for this. My senior cat hasn't been eating well recently, and completely stopped eating today. She has a vet appointment tomorrow, but in the meantime I bought some high calorie paste, and was having a tough time figuring out how to get her to eat it off her paws. The side of the mouth trick helped immensely!! She is my life. Thank you so sososo much.
I've used this with all 4 cats I've loved over the years and it works.
REN & STIMPY BROUGHT ME HERE !!!
very useful video, thank you! ❤️
Thank you!
Thank you for a great video. Very helpful.
Regarding grooming cats, I've got a Safari Cat Comb, and, it's amazing! More expensive than the 20 other ones I've bought (!!) but it's the best money can buy 🐈🐈
Great video! Thank.you so much! I will give this a try!
Thank you finally!!
My cat has developed skin colored moles. The vet doesn't seem too concerned. It has put a damper on getting a good brushing. The summer is barely over and her dandruff has returned. She loves when I scratch her head. She's nearing Rainbow Bridge. The vet gave me a prescription for her. Not Prednisone. I'm dreading the day we part ways.😢💜
Thank you
I'm giving my short haired cat 1-2 cm of GimCat anti Hairbal paste every morning. But I'm going to try and follow your advice and feed it only twice a week and see what happens.
How has it been?
@@loveu8910 It works super well! No hairballs at all. I now give my kitty every Sunday and Wednesday about 4-6 cm of gimcat anti hairball paste and no complaints 🥰
@@rebl7355 thanks for the reply. I just started my cat today and wanted to see others if it prevented hair balls who used it on a regular basis. Yay for cats with no hair balls. 😁
My cat just didn't like the paste but I mixed some into his wet food and he didn't mind
Yes helpful. Tku.
Bonjour Merci beaucoup 😆
In lieu of a mitt brush, wet your hands then brush the cat; most cats love it! Rubbing your hands together afterwards will clump the removed hair for easy disposal. Don't forget to wash afterwards!
I just don’t when or how much should I use , Can I use it daily ?
You can between meals. I use Hartz brand. I put about an inch, more or less on my finger and she loves it. Sometimes in the palm of my hand. She loves the molasses taste. If that doesn't work you can try to put it on a paw. Watch out because they may try to shake it off. There was one cat who didn't care for but needed it. He had a submissive personality and required pills at times so I knew how to get his mouth open. I put the paste on my finger as he was positioned between my knees on the floor. Once I got his mouth gently opened I put my finger on his tongue and removed it swiftly. He took it fine but it was the only way I could get it into him. There's a learning curve so don't be hard on yourself. Let me know how you do.
Putting it on the paw works since that's how they groom. You'll find a way for you two to work it...
We use that, we get ours directly from our veterinarian
My cats love to be brushed, they fight over it😂
Hi, my cat is verry picky on EVERYTHING he doesn't like any treats (except temptation) or any human food I have no idea how to give it to him, I tried to put a small amount on treats and put some in his food but he denies it.. I'll try to put it in his fur next time but do you have any other tricks if it doesn't work? 😣
Just put a small quantity to side of his mouth (inside on his teeth) then he has to lick it no Matter what
I have same issue
Same. I just apply it on the side of the mouth.
I applied it on his front paw and he licked it up
What product is that?
I give my cats dry hair ball food once a week
My cat hates hairball paste. She will not lick it off her fur.
😻😻😻
Clicked because the cat in the vid looks like my own, 😔
Every tube of cat laxative paste has paraffin oil as the main ingredient. Just give your cat half a teaspoon of paraffin oil (food grade) on its food twice a week and save your money. It can't be vegetable oil because vege oil is digested and most cats need it in their lower intestine. Why pay sometimes up to $20 for a tube of catlax when you can just pay around $5 to do exactly the same thing.
For real?! Wow, you just cleared up a major mystery for me! I assume cats either recognize this scent some way and/or like it? I have eczema and extremely dry skin. In order to prevent worsening of the condition or making treatment faster I've gotten a very fatty cream from my doc. Strangely I've noticed that every time I put it on my hands and underarms too he always wants to lick me! I forgot to ask my vet about it, but the pharmacist and my own gp had no idea. Guess what it contains? Yep: paraffin! It's, together with white vaseline and some wax, the prime ingredient. I suddenly feel less scared about him getting this in his system (took me a while to realise why he licked my hand at those times cause I had also prepared food f.e, or I was petting him). But thanks for the tip. I'll try to find a tube/jar with the paraffin. No idea if we have that here just in stores or pharmacies over the counter (often things in the US are much much cheaper or easier to get than in the US. Especially for animals).
While malt paste for cats may contain paraffin oil, it is only enough for lubrication, but it is not advisable to give your cat refined mineral oil for long periods or in large doses. The cat may not develop symptoms immediately, but prolonged usage is not considered safe. Another worry is the lack of quality control over many paraffin products, whereas these types of paste are designed for feline consumption specifically (tempering the paraffin with vegetable oils). This product also shouldn't be too expensive, so the savings are likely minimal, depending on availability.
@@AnimalWised I completely understand. My kitten suddenly refuses all wet food because he links it to something nasty that happened to him (his own "fault", nothing to do with food) and as a result - you know how great they drink😒 - he has major constipation even though his dry food is among the best and meows like he's hurting every time he feels he needs to go (the smell is terrible too). I discussed this with the vet and she said I could use it temporarily to clear the possible blockage (and until I've found a taste of wet food he can stomach... I'm running fast through the quality stuff. And I simply don't have budget for raw, he gets that as special treats).
They often give this paraffin oil when cats have a problem and I've read it in more medical articles actually.
Like any medication it shouldn't be given over long periods of time or you (he) can get side effects. I'm sure this paste shown in the video isn't great to give indefinitely either - even if it was made especially for them.
But thanks for the warning.
PS. Is there perhaps a broth type food I could make him to make sure he sees it as yummy food and drinks a lot at the same time? I mean, yes, the smell of his excrement is terrible and my whole kitchen stinks to high heaven. But I'm more worried he'll stop trying to go and/or starts hating the litter box making his agony even worse.
@Miss Sunny Dee Yes, as we say in the video, how much you will give depends on their physical state and situational circumstances (e.g. if it is during molting season). It is not something to be given every day, unless they are suffering constipation or need help with hairballs. If it does not work after some time, a different treatment will be required. Adding a little water to dry food can help or anything safe which will make it appetizing. You shouldn't use broth unless it is homemade as there are many ingredients which are toxic to cats. You can add a little cat milk (specially bought milk, no cow's milk), but it wil be a trail and error if the cat finds it appetizing. Also, this product should not be given too much.
@@AnimalWised The dose I mentioned is not a large dose - probably exactly the same amount as what is in your cat laxative paste. As I mentioned vegetable oils are useless as they are digested and do not make it down to the large intestine where the blockages of hair are often lodged.
With regards to the quality control, I did say food grade paraffin oil, which is available from most supermarkets. As for the costs, depending on where you are from, here in Australia you pay between $15 and $20 for cat laxative paste, and $4 for about 200mL of paraffin oil. For people with more than one cat the savings are considerable.