Can you give a dog a soap enema if he gets constipated?
2006-12-24 15:07:53 · 9 answers · asked by smithwithans 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog was constipated and I called the vet. He told me to buy a Fleet enema and give it to the dog. Luckily before I returned from the drug store she had gone on her own. I don't know about a soap enema, but I can tell you a Fleet one is pretty cheap.
2006-12-24 16:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Will 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never! if it is constipated and you can't get it to the emergency vet, then give it a touch of vegetable oil. If it has been constipated more than a day this could be deadly if it is a large breed. I lost my Weimariner to constipation on the day she was constipated, she kept swollowing air to pass one way or another and she was totally blocked and her stomnach did a 190 degree turn and she dropped, it is called gastric Tortion, or commonly known as bloat.Never take constipation lightly, should call the vets immediately if your dog is constipated. And rush it in to the vets. Never give your dog an enema, you don't know what you are doing and you could killl this dog by doing so.
2006-12-24 15:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually you can, but don't use soap or anything harsh, just plain warm water, and it will work just fine.
if the constiation is recurring after that, then you need to seek medical help as a colonoscopy is needed to find the cause.
2014-09-09 07:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Goten 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him PUMPKIN PUREE (not pumpkin pie filling...pure 100% canned pumpkin puree found in the baking aisle).
Pumpkin puree is excellent at regulating bowel movement, which means it's good to give for diarrhea AND constipation. Start with just half a tablespoon mixed with his food.
2006-12-24 15:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Wags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
????????????? why. are you sure he's constipated? many owners make the mistake of a dog being constipated, when really their dog has diarrehea. call a vet. really. come on. who gives a dog an emema at home? i don't know what else to say. my God.........
2006-12-24 15:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have to ask this here, then it falls under the category of "Don't try this at home."
Consult your vet for information and instructions. You can seriously injure your dog if you don't know what you're doing.
2006-12-24 15:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A teaspoon of olive oil or any vegetable oil could help flow issues. a sturdy long walk could be my first path of action, nonetheless. often, a sturdy walk gets issues going for a dogs.
2016-10-28 07:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be considered animal cruelty. Try giving him some milk.
2006-12-24 15:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
use your finger...you'll give new meaning ot mans best friend
2006-12-24 15:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋