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What can I give my dog for constipation?

My dog looks very constipated and pained. Is there something I can give him to make him feel better and return his bowel movements to normal?

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canned pumpkin; a bit of virgin coconut oil or olive oil

You can also drizzle olive oil over their food.

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Lots of water, gentle walks, gentle massage on his tummy to help aid in movement. Fibrous fruits and veggies safe for dogs.

He may have eaten something he shouldn't have, so there could be an obstruction. Better safe than sorry, so if the water and walks don't help, call your vet to get medical advice.

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Cooked, plain pumpkin is a miracle food as it works to relieve constipation and diarrhea as well. This is not the canned pumpkin pie filling but plain cooked canned pumpkin. I always have it on hand.

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Canned pumpkin is good for this also. No sugars or added anything. But if it goes more than a day and your pup seems very pained, or lethargic best to call the vet asap!

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I second the pumpkin, you can also offer a handful of plain bran flakes.

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canned pumpkin; a bit of virgin coconut oil or olive oil

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Fiber is like oxygen....too much OR too little will mess you up. Pumpkin is usually the easiest fix. Pumpkin baby food has worked for people who could not get them to eat the cooked canned pumpkin. Steamed green beans, sweet potatoes, or a spoonful of cooked oats all work, too! You can even give a small amount of metamucil.

Running around also stimulates the bowels ...what we call the "zoomies" in cats often means they are getting ready to visit the litter box later.

In EXTREME situations, a vet can give a warm water (NEVER HOT) enema. I once had a neonatal orphaned kitten who had to get an itty bitty kitty warm water enema...vet used a wee little insulin syringe and a tiny tube and it saved the kitten's life. You could give your dog a bath and massage the rump area with the warm, soapy water.

You may also want to try to figure out what caused this.

Dogs are lactose intolerant, so if the dog got hold of cheese, or any milk products, they can cause either loose stool or hard stool.

A diet rich in protein without enough carbs and fiber will cause this. Adding things mentioned above in very small amounts daily can help prevent a problem..but so can changing food gradually to a more balanced food for your dog's needs.

If your dog wants to eat grass, this sometimes means your dog needs more fiber and plants in his diet.

In summer, the air conditioning dries out air more than in winter, so indoor pets need more water, more often, even if they're not getting hot outside.