Mineral Oil (Laxative) for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mineral Oil (Laxative) is used in cat for Constipation/Hairball management. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mineral Oil (Laxative) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Kondremul
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–5 ml/cat | q24h for 1-3 days | Short-term only; 1-3 days; switch to lactulose or dietary fiber for chronic use | Constipation/Hairball management | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inert hydrocarbon that lubricates intestinal mucosa and fecal mass, reducing water absorption and facilitating passage. Not absorbed systemically.
Side effects & warnings
Do NOT administer by syringe into mouth (aspiration pneumonia risk). Tube feeding preferred for oral administration. Decreases fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Do not use chronically.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Mineral Oil (Laxative) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Mineral Oil (Laxative) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.