Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats (Maple Flavor)

Gentle Lubricant Gel for Hairball Control

Product Description

Laxatone Maple Flavor is an oral gel lubricant formulated for cats to help eliminate and prevent hairballs. The gel gently lubricates ingested hair so it passes through the stool, helping reduce messy hairball episodes. Laxatone Maple Flavor contains soybean oil, which provides omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids. Use daily for 2–3 days, then continue 2–3 times weekly.

Benefits

• Stool-Passage Support: Lubricates ingested hair to help it pass in stool.
• Prevention Routine: Supports ongoing prevention when used 2–3 times weekly.
• Omega Fatty Acids: Soybean oil provides omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9.
• Palatable Maple Flavor: Maple flavor helps encourage easier acceptance.
• Simple Dosing: Apply to the nose or paws to stimulate taste interest.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: (per teaspoon / 6 grams): White Petrolatum USP 1285 mg; Soybean Oil 285 mg (providing 27 mg omega-6, 9 mg omega-9, 4 mg omega-3 fatty acids); Light Mineral Oil NF 203 mg.
Inactive Ingredients: Cane Molasses; Corn Syrup; Gelatin By-Products; Malt Syrup; Maple Flavor; Sodium Benzoate; Water.

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Oral Administration: Administer Laxatone Maple Flavor orally for cats.
• Taste Stimulation: Place a small amount on the nose or paws.
• Follow Schedule: Use daily first, then reduce to weekly maintenance.
• Cats Only: Use only on cats as directed.
• Cool, Dry Storage: Store in a cool, dry place between uses.

Feeding Dosage Instructions

Additional Information

Precautions

• Veterinary Follow-Up: Stop and consult a veterinarian if no improvement.
• Breeding Limitation: Safe use in pregnant or breeding cats has not been proven.
• Safety Handling: Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Human Warning: Not for human consumption.
• Overdose Response: Accidental overdose requires medical contact immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does Laxatone Maple Flavor help cats with?

Ans: Laxatone Maple Flavor is recommended to aid in the elimination and prevention of hairballs in cats. The oral gel lubricant helps ingested hair pass through the stool, supporting cleaner hairball control and fewer messy hairball episodes.

Q2: What are the dosing directions for Laxatone Maple Flavor?

Ans: Directions recommend administering 1/2 to 1 teaspoon daily for 2 to 3 days, then reducing to 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon 2 to 3 times a week. Follow the labeled schedule or the veterinarian's instructions.

Q3: How can pet parents encourage cats to take Laxatone Maple Flavor?

Ans: Directions recommend placing a small amount of Laxatone Maple Flavor on the cat’s nose or paws to stimulate taste interest. This approach helps encourage ingestion before continuing with the labeled dosing schedule for initial and maintenance use.

Q4: What active ingredients are listed in Laxatone Maple Flavor?

Ans: Active ingredients per teaspoon (6 grams) include white petrolatum USP 1285 mg, soybean oil 285 mg, and light mineral oil NF 203 mg. Soybean oil is listed as providing omega-6, omega-9, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Q5: Which inactive ingredients are included in Laxatone Maple Flavor?

Ans: Laxatone Maple Flavor lists cane molasses, corn syrup, gelatin by-products, malt syrup, maple flavor, sodium benzoate, and water as inactive ingredients. These ingredients support texture, taste, and stability in the maple-flavored oral gel.

Q6: Is Laxatone Maple Flavor restricted to a specific species?

Ans: Yes. Label directions state Laxatone Maple Flavor is for use in cats only. For other species, a veterinarian should recommend a product designed for that animal, including dosing and safety considerations appropriate to the pet.

Q7: What precautions are listed if a cat is pregnant or intended for breeding?

Ans: Label cautions state safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. A veterinarian should advise whether Laxatone Maple Flavor is appropriate for pregnant or breeding cats based on individual circumstances.

Q8: What warnings and storage instructions apply to Laxatone Maple Flavor?

Ans: Label warnings state Laxatone Maple Flavor is not for human consumption and must be kept out of reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately. Store in a cool, dry place.

Q9: What should be done if Laxatone Maple Flavor does not help?

Ans: If a cat’s condition worsens or does not improve, label directions advise stopping administration and consulting a veterinarian. Veterinary guidance helps confirm whether hairballs are involved or whether another digestive concern needs evaluation.