Cat Enema
Cats unable to stand or walk may become constipated. If the vet so prescribes, you can give the cat a laxative, such as milk of magnesia. But he may forbid a laxative and prescribe an enema instead.
A very weak or paralyzed cat will offer little resistance to an enemy. But one that is up and around may struggle. Have someone assist you.
An enema causes less trouble when administered in a laundry tub or bathtub. First of all, the faces and enema solution can be washed down the drain. Also, a tub is a safer place in which’ to work, as it helps confine the cat.
Use a regular quart enema bag with a small nozzle. A rubber syringe may be used in giving kittens an enemy. The enema solution may consist of mild soap and warm water. It should be warmed to theca’s body temperature.
Fill the enema bag with the solution, then dip the end of the nozzle into Vaseline or liquid paraffin, but be sure not to plug up the opening in the nozzle. Open the clamp on the rubber tube and permit a little of the solution to run out. This will clear out any air.
Close the clamp and gently insert the nozzle about two inches into the cat’s rectum.
Hold or hang the enema bag about one foot higher than theca’s body. (Your assistant can do this or you can hook the bag on anal.)
Open the clamp, allowing the solution to flow slowly into the cat’s rectum. Keep the pressure low, by lowering the enema bag or partially closing the clamp if necessary. If the cat gets very uneasy and squirms about, it may have all the solution it can take.
To stop the flow of the solution, close the clamp. Allow the solution to remain in the cat’s colon a few minutes, then quickly removes the nozzle and the cat will expel the solution and faeces.