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2. Rectal administration - Wikipedia

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   Glycerin suppositories for insertion into the rectum. A rectal "bulb" syringe for introducing a small amount of fluid into the rectum. Enema equipment for introducing a large amount of fluid into the colon via the rectum.

3. Dry enema - Wikipedia

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   A rudimentary form of "dry" enema is the use of a non-medicated glycerin suppository. [1] However, due to the relative hardness of the suppository – necessary for its insertion into the human body – before glycerin can act, it must be melted by the heat of the body, and hence it does not take effect for up to an hour.

4. Fecal impaction - Wikipedia

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   Enemas (such as hyperosmotic saline) and suppositories (such as glycerine suppositories) work by increasing water content and stimulating peristalsis to aid in expulsion, and both work much more quickly than oral laxatives. Because enemas work in 2–15 minutes, they do not allow sufficient time for a large fecal mass to soften.

5. The #1 Reason Cat Parents Should Be Concerned If Their ... - AOL

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   According to a study, if a cat has diarrhea and gets its paws dirty while in the litter box, there’s a risk for the cat to develop an aversion to using the same litter box again.

6. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Glycerin suppositories used as laxatives. Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools [1] and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have.

7. Enema - Wikipedia

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   Rectal bulb syringe to administer smaller enemas. An enema, also known as a clyster, is an injection of fluid into the lower bowel by way of the rectum. [1] The word enema can also refer to the liquid injected, [2] [3] as well as to a device for administering such an injection.