Laxatives Flashcards
two primary problems that could lead to constipation
megacolon in cats
pelvic injury
what kind of laxatives keep fluid in the GI tract
saline/hyperosmotic agents
what kind of laxatives absorb water and swell to increase peristalsis
bulk producing agents
what kind of laxatives make slippery stools
lubricants
what kind of laxatives allow water to penetrate GI contents
surfactant stool softeners
what kind of laxatives stimulate the gut wall to contract
irritants
how do saline/hyperosmotic agents hold water in the GI tract
increased water softens stool, stimulates stretch receptors in the gut wall to enhance peristalsis
what saline/hyperosmotic laxative reduces blood ammonia levels in some hepatic disease
Lactulose (Cephulac)
why will fleet enemas kill cats
they cause electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
what kind of enemas should be used in cats and dogs
warm water enemas
what kind of material is used for bulk producing agents
indigestible plant material
what do surfactant stool softeners reduce
surface tension of stool, allow water to penetrate
what will laxative irritants cause
peristalsis
