My friends dog is constipated, and very old. She asked me what i should give to her besides taking her to the vet. I used to ride horses and i think we gave them bran when they were constipated...can i do the same thing for a dog??? help please, i dont have much time!!
2007-08-15 13:55:59 · 10 answers · asked by the.m.kid 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You can try to give them a can of real pumpkin which is filled with fiber and will help them relieve themselves. I had a similar situation with my JRT and this seemed to help. Just be sure the pumpkin is all natural and does not contain any sugar or spices.
2007-08-15 14:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
domestic dog nutrition isn't acceptable for an elderly canines. I even have old canines with few teeth, and one has susceptible returned legs like yours. His weight loss application looks high quality as you're saying his motions are stable, so changing probable isn't a stable concept. you besides could say he's not constipated, so what's the project? i'm no longer able to work obtainable's a project right here surely. merely because of the fact he wobbles. Does he seem happy adequate, isn't straining, and manages the activity ok? Than it is not a project. old canines wobble and that's existence. as long as he does the activity and could upward push up and walk off then he's high quality. the only element you ought to do is that if the stools are very difficult you may supply a softener from the vet, yet this does not seem the project.
2016-10-15 11:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by mayben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should see a vet. Dogs rarely become constipated and she could be seriously ill. Canned pumpkin can help with constipation, if she'll eat it, but a visit to the vet would be the smartest thing to do.
2007-08-15 14:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by CleverAct 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parafin oil, get in chemist, small teaspoon daily for a few days, but with old dogs, it can be risky not to have it checked out by a vet, if it is male an unneutered it could be at risk from prostate probs, blocking the anus, so if the oil doesnt work after 2 to 3 days, i would advise going to the vet, a build up of stool can be fatal, actually i would go to the vet asap.
vet nurse.
2007-08-15 14:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by natc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mineral Oil is a safe laxative for Canines.. Use 5-30 ml per day for just a couple of day..
If your dog is in distress, bring it to a vet, might be too late for home remedy..
If not in distress but trying to just go. try to mineral oil for a day, if that does not help, or the dog starts to have increased distress, a vet visit might not be a bad idea.
2007-08-15 16:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by TheHangedFrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tablespoon of canned pumpkin will loosen her up if it is only constipation due to age. If she continues to be packed, get her to a vet.
2007-08-15 14:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My vet says to give my dog pumpkin (straight pumpkin) not the one that has sugar etc in it. It helped him out a bunch.
2007-08-15 16:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Lynn M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a vet. they always give advice over the phone. Good luck!
2007-08-15 14:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs can usually cure themselves, let it outside to eat some grass.......
2007-08-15 14:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by Larry S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enama...use a garden hose with but don't turn the water pressure up too high.
2007-08-15 14:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by jeff b 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋