With a Reticulated Pythons and their size custom housing is the only option. âReticsâ can grow up to 10â² in the first 18 months, so to get a 20 gallon tank or aquarium would be a waste of money. A good size tank that will house your Retic would be 72â³w x 36â³ x 36â³t.
Treating Feline Constipation. If the cat is mildly constipated, your vet may recommend a stool softener or laxative (the kind designed for cats, not humans) to get things moving. Adding fiber to the cat's food, including natural bran cereal or pumpkin, or fiber granules such as Metamucil, can also help.
The sugar in prescription Lactulose Solution has a laxative effect that eases constipation and gastric distress in both dogs and cats. Lactulose Solution works in the large intestine, drawing water in to soften the stool and increase the volume so itâs easier to pass. Lactulose Solution is also helpful in preventing hepatic encephalopathy, a condition associated with cirrhosis of the liver. Cats with megacolon can also benefit from this medication.