Thread: help with dog constipation

Quote: Originally Posted by Labsnothers I hope that recommendation was after the vet examined the dog. Perhaps your vet will suggest the same after examining your dog. Constipation isn't near as common in dogs and people. Nor is bolting down things and getting blockages common in people. Forget the home remedies until the vet sees your dog. Yes after a vet visit with an xray, a couple of hundred dollar visit for a pumpkin recommendation....

If Canaloupe and I agree on something, it must be right.

I have a smaller, older dog who used to get constipated every once in a while. When this happens, I just feed her canned pumpkin. Mineral oil also works wonders.

Definitely go to the vet immediately. Constipation is a very serious medical ailment, and if it isn't treated it can quickly cause irreversible colon damage. He may actually have an obstruction, which can be life threatening. The vet can determine the cause and give him an enema if it's necessary, or send you home with medicine to relieve it. Once you've done this, if it turns out that your dog has a long term problem with...

I have a 1 year old male mix that has always had stool on the softer side. A few days ago he was straining to poop and managed to get one very hard ball out- he cried. The next day I took him for a good run to get the pipes moving and he managed to get out a few more hard balls. It is now 4 days later and he is still having trouble. He will poop a few hard balls here and there. Also, I dont know if this makes a difference, but also in the...