Constipated dog

[Ashley]

Anything I can give to losen him up?

 

[minimomNC]

canned pumpkin

 

[Norah]

You can use a bit of heavy whipping creme ...1 teaspoon will do the trick , and he will like it : )

 

[Ashley]

Hum.....looks like I have to go to the store.

 

[alongman]

Sounds like the dog is having pumpkin pie for breakfast complete with whipped cream. Maybe just cheer him on a little

 

[Sixstardanes]

That's the joy of canned pumpkin.. a small amount helps firm while a larger amount helps loosen.

I've heard others have success by giving some butter... or you could use some mineral oil mixed in wet food.

 

[alongman]

I've heard others have success by giving some butter... or you could use some mineral oil mixed in wet food.

Wouldn't you have to worry about pancreatitis with giving butter?

 

[chandab]

My MILs dog was constipated after surgery, vet prescribed Metamucil, sorry can't remember the amount. He wouldn't eat the metamucil, but would eat BeneFiber (flavorless, dissolves better in water).

 

[shelia]

When I thought my dog was constipated I took her to the vet. It turned out that I was wrong. The exrays showed that she had kidney stones. The surgery went well and she is doing great a year later. I have her on a special diet though.

Just sayin, it may be something more serious.

If it is just constipation, some cooked vegies may do the trick. maybe green beans , carrots, and a little broccolli? Sometimes changing the dog food will do it.

If it is more serious than that i would see the vet.

 

[KanoasDestiny]

We have a cat that has megacolon. If your dog has chronic constipation, you can get a product from the vet called Laculose. Pumpkin, metamucil (no flavor kind), prune juice, fish oil pills, and mineral oil help but you have to be 100% positive that there isn't an impaction before you give any kind of oil or you can rupture the intestines.