how do i help my dog that has not had a bowel movement for days?

Answer 1

Do NOT give laxatives to your constipated dog. Over-the-counter laxatives are more likely to do harm than good.
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If it is a small dog it may need its anal glands suppressed.
has the dog tried to poop and is straining when it does this but nothing will come out???? It is constipated. Give the dog a couple teaspoons of canned pumpkin if it is a small dog and about an 1/8 of a cup for larger dogs, if this does not work, it will be best to call your vet and they will tell u on the phone if there is need of concern for you to take it in to the office.

Answer 2

Eating grass is basically a dogs laxative and if he hasnt been doing that he may be bound up..Depending on how long your dog hasnt had a bowel movement and from what you said its been days i would probably take him in to the vet there maybe something going on in his digestive system or he may be plugged up by the hole wich with a queeze by the hole will release that. Your best bet though would be to take him in just to be safe cause he could get bad infections then you have to look forward to nice size bills.
good luck!

Answer 3

For dogs, straining to poop frequently, sometimes producing a stool that may be mucus coated or bloody or even liquid squirting when they strain, is far more commonly caused by a large bowel infection that constipation. The analogy I can give you is that of someone who is lactose intolerant, and eats pizza, is going to need to visit the washroom soon after due to the burning sensation in their large bowel. A similar situation occurs with dogs causing frequent urges and attempts to poop, causing straining. Eventually this can cause a really bad diarrhea in dogs with squirting bloody diarrhea. Causes include parasites, infections such as E.Coli, Salmonella or some other bacteria, viruses, stress, changes of food, new treats or bones, spicy or fatty foods etc.

Constipation in dogs is possible, causing hard, dry stool. Common causes for this would be eating unusual objects, bones or prostate disease in unneutered male dogs. Both conditions in dogs usually don't clear up without medical intervention so I would suggest a visit to your regular vet.

Martin Slome DVM

Centre Street Animal Hospital
7700 Bathurst Street Units, 40-42
Thornhill
Ontario
L4J 7Y3

Answer 4

I dont know why people such as you, dont go to the vet for first opinion. There could be a chance there is something seriously wrong with your dog and chances are if you dont go soon it might be too late. Answers here arent always correct, your dog might have allergies to some of the things people suggest here, or he might not ( depends on your dogs strength etc) talk to an experienced vet!

You dont want to take unthought through decisions with your best friend!

Answer 5

how many days? better bring your dog to a vet clinic immediately. When my dog passes hard stool, I'll give him troy laxapet and cosi milk but dogs must pass motion at least twice a day.

Answer 6

Call your local vet and ask them what they recommend. They may want to see the dog to find out why. Be sure to ask the vet because he is experienced in all pet problems.

Answer 7

Take it to the vet. itcould have a blockage, and it might die, if it is not releived. The vet should be able to help, and probably save it's life.

Answer 8

Get to the vet ASAP could have a blockage

Answer 9

Take him to the vet what are you waiting for.This is serious.

Answer 10

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