{"product_id":"laxaire-laxative-and-lubricant-for-dogs-and-cats-3oz","title":"Lax'aire Laxative and Lubricant for Dogs and Cats, 3oz","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLax'aire Laxative and Lubricant for Dogs and Cats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dogs and cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLax'aire is a palatable laxative and lubricant gel, used for constipation in dogs and to relieve the discomfort and irritation hairballs cause in cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works mechanically rather than chemically. Liquid petrolatum coats and lubricates so material moves through instead of lodging, which is why it suits a hairball as well as a hard stool. Cod liver oil and soybean oil are in the base, with peptonized iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is the part that decides whether a product like this is any use. Lax'aire is formulated for taste appeal, and most cats will take it off a finger or a paw, which matters a great deal with a species that cannot be \u003cimg\u003emade to swallow anything it has decided against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid petrolatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCod liver oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoybean oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeptonized iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the labeled amount by body weight, following the label or your veterinarian's direction. Most cats take it from a finger, and smearing a dose on a front paw works on a cat who would rather not be handled, since they will groom it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it between meals rather than with food, unless your veterinarian directs otherwise. A lubricant laxative works best when it is not mixed through a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hairballs, regular brushing does more than any product. Hair removed by a brush is hair the cat never swallows, and a short daily session usually beats treating the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dogs and cats. Store at room temperature with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell your veterinarian about all medications and supplements your pet receives, and ask before using this long term, since prolonged use of a lubricant laxative can interfere with absorption of fat soluble vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTalk to your veterinarian\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstipation that keeps coming back, or a pet straining without producing anything, needs an exam rather than another dose. In cats, repeated constipation can signal dehydration, kidney disease, arthritis making the litter box hard to use, or megacolon, none of which a lubricant addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cat straining in the box and producing nothing may have a urinary blockage rather than constipation. The two look identical from across the room and a blockage is life-threatening within hours, so that cat needs to be seen immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoetis Animal Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52990238654695,"sku":"M-032826","price":19.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7053\/6935\/files\/laxaire.webp?v=1793830899","url":"https:\/\/petrx.com\/products\/laxaire-laxative-and-lubricant-for-dogs-and-cats-3oz","provider":"PETRX.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}