{"product_id":"laxapet-50g","title":"Laxapet 50g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLaxapet 50g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaxapet 50g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a malt-based laxative gel for dogs and cats, made to ease constipation and to help deal with hairball impaction in cats. The fish-oil flavour is tasty enough that most pets take it readily, so dosing is simple for South African pet owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly palatable malt-based gel flavoured with fish oil, so it is readily accepted by dogs and cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens stools and lubricates the contents of the gut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent laxative for constipated dogs and cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspecially effective in the prevention and treatment of hairball impaction in cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be fed straight from your finger, with no tablets to hide in food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the gel is so tasty, you can offer it directly from your finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your pet does not like licking it off your finger, apply it to the nose or front paws and your pet will simply lick it off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor cats that often struggle with hairballs, combine Laxapet with a hairball preventative food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 to 5 g per day for two to three days, then 1 to 2.5 g three times weekly for prevention. 2.5 g is about 5-6 cm of gel squeezed out of the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 g per day for two to three days, then 2 to 5 g three times weekly. 5 g is about 10-12 cm of gel squeezed out of the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCats, including those prone to hairballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs that are constipated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: malt-based gel flavoured with fish oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: petrolatum, lecithin, fish liver oil and vitamins A, B1, B12, B2 and B6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 50 g (1.8 oz) tube of Laxapet gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Laxapet for both dogs and cats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is formulated for both species, but the amounts differ: cats get 2.5 to 5 g per day at first, dogs 5 to 10 g per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy pet won't lick the gel off my finger. What can I do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApply the gel to your pet's nose or front paws. Most pets will simply lick it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much gel is 2.5 g or 5 g?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n2.5 g is about 5-6 cm of gel squeezed from the tube, and 5 g is about 10-12 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I give the higher daily dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor both cats and dogs the starting daily dose is given for two to three days. After that, the amount drops to a smaller dose three times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Laxapet help with hairballs in cats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is especially effective in the prevention and treatment of hairball impaction in cats. For cats that often struggle with hairballs, combine it with a hairball preventative food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in Laxapet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPetrolatum, lecithin, fish liver oil and vitamins A, B1, B12, B2 and B6, in a malt-based gel flavoured with fish oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PACK LEADER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39296229900342,"sku":"6004354000246","price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/laxapet-laxative-gel-50g-hairball-constipation-treatment-dogs-cats.jpg?v=1743704068","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/laxapet-50g","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}