Irrigation Colonic

neighbor said bootsy is behaving the way she is because she is constipated and that i should give her an enema and she would be fine. i think the unit i got at the chemists needs warming up in the micowave. any cat lovers who has done this?

Take the device back to the chemists.
Add some oil to the food - should work a treat. and if it doesn't then take her to the vet. I have seen this done with a GSD and believe me you do not want to be in the same room.

Personally I'd be suspicious of the neighbour who's probably going to get a real kick out of imagining you giving your cat an enema and will probably be checking you for injuries next time you meet !

basically i don't live in chicago i live in san francisco but you can go to a hospital and see a doctor

Will it hurt? I'm just trying to be cost-efficient here and dont want to spend the money buying one at the store

Well, you can't give yourself an enema with just your hands, you need something to use as a syringe.

If you have a hot water bottle/syringe combo around the house you can use it.

Fill it with warm water and a teaspoon of table salt for each quart (they typically hold close to two quarts) and put the stopper in with the hose attached. Make sure you have the smaller (enema) nozzle on the hose and not the larger (douche) nozzle, unless you really want the larger one.

Hang the bag on the towel rod, put a towel on the floor to lay on, release the clamp long enough to get the air out of the hose (the air causes cramps).

Use some K-Y or Vaseline on the nozzle, lay on the towel on your left side with your left leg straight and your right leg drawn up toward your chest (Sims position) and carefully insert the nozzle in your anus.

You can control how fast the water flows with the clamp, just open it a little bit to have the water flow slowly or open it all the way to have it flow faster.

When you can't take any more, then stop the flow and take out the nozzle, hold the water as long as you can, then get on the toilet and let it all out.

Repeat as necessary.

If you don't have the hot water bottle/syringe, then the turkey baster really is a good option, just be careful with it and don't hurt yourself.

Good luck.

Not really.Colonic irrigation is an alternative therapy , and costs between £40 and £75 privately,there is no real medical evidence to prove that it is effective. Some people swear it can help with conditions including bloating, wind, diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), allergies, indigestion, constipation , You'd be better spending your money on a healthier diet and some probiotic yoghurt.

Doc said to take it. Said it would work. Did i do it wrong? is there even a wrong way? probably not. sorry for asking disturbing questions.

You might have to do it again. Also, you really should have something internal to help things along. I use Senna when I'm not regular. It's not crampy like so other harsh stuff and it's an all natural laxative. After you get a movement, try to keep things moving. Fiber One has a very high fiber-actually good tasting cereals. You get 35-47% of your daily intake just from a small bowl! You have to drink your water too! I'll pray for you.

has anyone done this~? does it hurt? does it work?

A friend of mine had this done and she said it was quite uncomfy and a bit embarrassing, though it did make her feel good afterwards. To be honest I'm a bit sceptical. There are other easier ways of detoxing like a good diet high in fresh fruit and veges, drinking plenty of water, and getting a bit of exercise that help your body purge itself of any toxins. If you do decide to go for colonic irrigation, please be very selective of where you go, as you want someone that's highly experienced - someone who doesn't know what they're doing can cause a lot of damage.

Good luck

As an R.N. I find the hot water bottle with short tip inadequate and the plastic bucket used years ago in the hospital expensive and difficult to find. Can I order something from the UK?

Get a colonic board. It is like an advanced enema used by professionals who give colonics.

Please share your stories. thankyou.

P.S, Reason.. I am thinking of getting one done.

Yes, given that you are completely relaxed then it can provide a boost in energy, be quite enjoyable and rid the body of natural and environmental toxins. Don't be worried or tense about it, relax and enjoy!

It is on Thursday and I can't eat any food starting tomorrow. Has anyone had one and how bad is it really? Will I feel normal right after it's over? Does it hurt?

Yes, I have had one before, and no, they don't stick a very long tube up your backside.

They insert an nozzle that has an inflatable tip on it. Once inside you, they inflate the tip to keep the nozzle from slipping out because you will be asked to change positions during the procedure.

Barium will be injected to coat the inside of your intestines so that they will show up well on the xrays.

Once your procedure is over, you will be taken to a bathroom in order to expel the barium.

There is no discomfort other than maybe some embarrassment.

After it is all over, worse case, you will be very hungry.

Good luck and I hope nothing serious is discovered.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1ZBJxdhL3A

I can't find out who invented it but I have learned that they use up to 60 litres of fluid in short bursts and it can feel warm and/or erotic !
Some people (no ideas !) also squirt small amounts of alcohol 'up there' as the effect is quicker if it goes straight to the colon !
Blimey !- I don't even like drinking straight out of the bottle,I always ask for a glass - but shoving it up my ar5e will never be an option !
BTW Sometimes they mix the warm water with coffee grounds
I'll stick to a few prunes ,thanks !