I adopted a dog two days ago.Today i noticed that when i turned him out to run and get some exercise he was squating every 3-4 minutes or so like he had to have a bowel movement,with no results.I know the obvious thing to do would be to call a vet,but the vet is out.Is there anything i can do?A home remedy that i could possibly do to open his bowels up and help him have a bowel movement?Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
2006-10-12 10:24:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a chihuahua & the vet has told us to give him a little milk when he can't go. maybe put it on his dogfood or just give him a little in a suacer.
2006-10-12 10:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by kittycat lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he could have roundworms. They will make some dogs think they have to go when they don't. Watch him carefully until you can get to the vet. If he gets worse, call the vet's emergency number because it could be something more serious.
Many puppies have roundworms, hookworms and other parasites. But without seeing your dog, I couldn't know what is wrong, or give you a good idea of what to do. Get him to the vet and checked out. It is much easier to care for a healthy puppy.
2006-10-12 18:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is an older dog, he is going through anxiety. being in a new place etc is hard on an older dog, it can wait but you need to see the vet asap tomorrow. dogs go through this a lot when there is a big change. if it is a pup, you might want to get help now
2006-10-12 18:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just my opinion, but you shouldn't TRY anything until the Vet sees him. There could be a blockage of some sort, he could have a parasite infestation or it could truly be constipation....if you go trying a whole lot of "ideas" you could very well damage something in the process
2006-10-12 17:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by sred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure where you got your dog, but sometimes i think they are nervous w/ their new surroundings or maybe the food he was eating made his stomach upset. i know when i adopted my dog ( he was a pup) he had diarria & had the same thing like he had to go but couldn't. i'd watch him for the next couple days & if it keeps up, then get back in touch w/ the vet.
2006-10-12 17:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppys do that mine used to take to steps and try 2 pee but i was probably 2 cold since i got him in the winter but ur dog might be stretching or something can u go to any other vet
2006-10-12 17:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by superchic[k] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving him corn oil in his food that might help lube his bowels so he goes. but only put about 1 tsp-1tbs in his food per serving. if he still doesnt go by tomorrow afternoon bring him to the vet
2006-10-12 17:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a website with some common otc meds that dogs can take. It gives you the dosage by weight.
http://animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm
2006-10-12 18:48:39 · answer #8 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give my dog some ground hamburger meat and rice when it seems like they are constipated or sick. This home remedy usually works for me.
2006-10-13 01:00:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋