Has anyone ever put their cat on a cleanse?

ImtheOnethatsCool

My cat has been throwing up a lot of hairballs lately - way more than normal. I'm thinking of putting him on a cleanse to get the toxins out of his system. I've heard a lot on here about the Master Clease, but I don't know if I can convince my cat to drink something with cayenne in it? Maybe if I replace the maple syrup with tuna water? Would that make it ineffective? Also - I may have to make him a completely outdoor cat during this process, because I don't want a lot of loose kitty poo in the house.

Does anyone have any experience with this? I would really appreciate your input. No haters, please - my cat needs help.

Iron_Feline

The only thing you need to remember is that it is Grade B maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne and salt. If you use regular maple syrup your cat won't get enough nutrients

LoggingForLife

I would try brushing him first!

WinnerVictorious

do toxins stick to furballs?

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Canned tuna is not acceptable for a cleanse. There are toxins in it from the can. You have to get fresh tuna and juice it.

smantha32

Have fun getting your face ripped off.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

do toxins stick to furballs?

I'm pretty sure the furballs are how cats eliminate toxins. But since so much cat food is processed now you can't assume that your cat is going to be able to eliminate the toxins without help from you.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Have fun getting your face ripped off.

That's not very supportive of the OP's cat's journey.

Dark_Roast

I'm pretty sure you would have to keep him outside, cleanses really create some poo. Could you imagine the smell?

_SABOTEUR_

I thought furballs were a cat's natural way of getting rid of toxins?

ihad

Have fun getting your face ripped off.

That's not very supportive of the OP's cat's journey.

Sometimes people are so mean. I love that you are trying to do what's best for your cat, backed by thoughtful research.

Lindsay_1984

If you are concerned, please take your cat to the vet first.

Please don't try putting your cat on a detox diet like the master cleanse unless the vet says it is okay. I have been on the master cleanse and cannot imagine it would be good for a cat.

sandradev1

I dropped mine in a bath of water once...................does that count? :laugh:

magerum

In to follow. I desperately need to do something for poor Jabba <----

beachlover317

Hairballs are Nature's way of saying, "Shave me!" Egyptian cats never had such disgusting problems.

ImtheOnethatsCool

do toxins stick to furballs?

I thought the toxins were *causing* the furballs.

ImtheOnethatsCool

Have fun getting your face ripped off.

OMG - WHY IS EVERYONE SO MEAN ON THIS SITE?

AllonsYtotheTardis

If you are concerned, please take your cat to the vet first.

Please don't try putting your cat on a detox diet like the master cleanse unless the vet says it is okay. I have been on the master cleanse and cannot imagine it would be good for a cat.

I can't imagine it's good for people, either. But whatever...

quirkytizzy

My cat sometimes goes on a vomit binge. Wet catfood so the cat can easily keep it down. I suggest milk if the water isn't staying down, either - though that might not be good either. Putting out ice cold water is sometimes more refreshing for a cat.

Cleanses are not nesscary. They are overpriced and will make your wallet, not your cat, lighter.

iceey

Have you considered that the purging as a body image issue and your cat is actually bulimic? Then a cleanse would be the wrong approach. Consult a cat shrink before commencing any cleanse.

ImtheOnethatsCool

Have you considered that the purging as a body image issue and your cat is actually bulimic? Then a cleanse would be the wrong approach. Consult a cat shrink before commencing any cleanse.

OMG - I never thought of that. :noway:

LiftAllThePizzas

You have to use grade B tuna juice. It has more dolphin parts in it. That's the real secret to the cleanse but they couldn't just sell canned dolphin at the store.

LoraF83

Have you considered that the purging as a body image issue and your cat is actually bulimic? Then a cleanse would be the wrong approach. Consult a cat shrink before commencing any cleanse.

OMG - I never thought of that. :noway:

So those cat food companies that offer hairball forumlas are just making money off of these poor cats and their eating disorders? So sad.

cmriverside

Cats don't like citrus and probably won't even sniff that concoction.


How about a coffee enema? It might keep him from sleeping all day, too. It's so annoying that they want to sleep when I want them to be awake.

ImtheOnethatsCool

Cats don't like citrus and probably won't even sniff that concoction.


How about a coffee enema? It might keep him from sleeping all day, too. It's so annoying that they want to sleep when I want them to be awake.

I might need help with that - that will be tricky...

cmriverside

Cats don't like citrus and probably won't even sniff that concoction.


How about a coffee enema? It might keep him from sleeping all day, too. It's so annoying that they want to sleep when I want them to be awake.

I might need help with that - that will be tricky...

Step #4 Avoid pointy end of cat. If there is one.

LiftAllThePizzas

I would try brushing him first!

AllonsYtotheTardis

Cats don't like citrus and probably won't even sniff that concoction.


How about a coffee enema? It might keep him from sleeping all day, too. It's so annoying that they want to sleep when I want them to be awake.

I might need help with that - that will be tricky...

Step #4 Avoid pointy end of cat. If there is one.

Cats have a pointy end?

ZoeLifts

Cats have a pointy end?

Yes, they do:

magerum

Cat Master Cleanse.

catmaster

Is this safe? Looking for advice.