Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mineral Oil (Laxative) is dosed at 2–5 ml/cat PO q24h for 1-3 days in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.916 (2026-08-01).. Mineral Oil (Laxative) is used in cats for Constipation/Hairball management. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mineral Oil (Laxative) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kondremul
| 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 | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.916 (2026-08-01). |
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Inert hydrocarbon that lubricates intestinal mucosa and fecal mass, reducing water absorption and facilitating passage. Not absorbed systemically.
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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Mineral Oil (Laxative) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2–5 ml/cat q24h for 1-3 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mineral Oil (Laxative) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Mineral Oil (Laxative) in cats include: Short-term only; 1-3 days; switch to lactulose or dietary fiber for chronic use. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Mineral Oil (Laxative) is indicated in cats for: Constipation/Hairball management.
These are general warnings for Mineral Oil (Laxative) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 cats — 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.