I am dog sitting for my brother and the poor thing is constipated. She whines and yelps when she tries to go. She's a big dog (husky/sheperd mix). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
2006-07-22 08:54:31 · 12 answers · asked by margarita 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The most common treatment for constipation is a change in diet. If this does not work, a mild laxative may be prescribed. An enema may also be necessary to remove hardened stool which is impacted in the colon.
If your pet suffers from chronic constipation, then it is important to treat the condition holistically. Diet is the key element in the treatment and prevention of constipation.
Use herbal remedies and dietary supplements that are specifically aimed at maintaining bowel and digestive health, reduce reliance on dried and processed food, provide lots of fresh water and include roughage and fiber in your pet's diet to help prevent and treat constipation effectively and naturally.
As part of a holistic approach to treating your pet, natural herbal remedies and dietary supplements also help to build and strengthen your pet's immune system, encourage the elimination of toxins, and generally improve the overall health of your animal
2006-07-22 11:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by miss_hgl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our beagle got horribly constipated to where the vet said she'd need an enema or for someone to"go in and get it". She has had this constipation problem since we got her at the rescue. Not anymore. The cure? One big can of tuna packed in OIL, stirred up, not drained, then another smaller can for the next two days. She loves it and gobbles it up. (Turned her nose up at pumpkin) we now give her one small can a week and by her last xray she is clean as a whistle
2014-04-11 12:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by fiona8757 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some of those laxative pills and either mix them into some wet dog food or crush them and sprinkle them on top. then let the dog stay outside... because it won't be pretty, but she'll feel better.. also when your bro gets back tell him so he can keep an eye on her, if it continues she may have to go to the vet... did she maybe eat some toy or something that's giving her a blockage?
2006-07-22 16:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by *Brooke*Loves*Stars* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dane had that problem once and the vet said to give him Milk of Magnesia , an adult dose. He weighed about 90 pounds then.
2006-07-22 16:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by kona_angel74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting a little Olive Oil in her food, but just a little. It definitely won't hurt her. It helped my dog one time.
2006-07-22 15:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when my dog was liek that we gave him a lil bit of apple juice, it worked perfect just make sure taht you dnt give him or her too much, try about 3-4tbl spoons, it shoudl help the dog out
2006-07-22 16:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by chrissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if none of the above works, go to the vet.
2006-07-22 16:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by *otten .. forg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
karo syrup..
put it on the dogs food..then watch out!!
2006-07-22 16:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by tea_nicole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dogs-care.jims-info.com/
2006-07-22 16:53:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him chase a constipated cat
2006-07-22 15:59:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋