Pets > DogsMarch 30, 2005

Dog Constipation

I found this tip while searching for a remedy for our 10 year old Rat Terrier. He has been suffering from constipation, which I learned is a common problem with older pets. The remedy is quite simple. Half a teaspoon of canned pumpkin a day.

My source advised that this is one case where if a little is good, more is not better. More will increase the problem. Also advised, do not use canned pumpkin pie mix with the spices, just plain old canned pumpkin. Within 3 days, he was doing better. And I still have enough pumpkin to make a pie. *grin*

By Harlean from Arkansas

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07/08/2011

For constipation try vegetable cooking oil and "Scourban" for diarrhea (from your Veterinarian).

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07/08/2011

The canned pumpkin should also have no sugar. If you look at the ingredients, you can tell. Just plain canned pumpkin. I stock up when I find it. I used it for my dog's diarrhea as well.

By anna (Guest Post) 12/31/2005

My older pin-pin always has very hard bowel movements-I would like to know some home remedy to stop this-Please help me-

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Remedy for a Dog with Constipation

My dog is constipated. What should I do?

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By PDG 06/01/2011

If the mentioned methods don't work, please don't wait too long to see a vet. We thought our dog was constipated, but he was impacted (which can be life threatening). It took our vet several hours and a couple of things, which should only be done by a vet, to help him go. Then it took medicine and a special diet to get him back on track. After three weeks he's back to his regular food. We now add pumpkin to his food on a daily basis and make sure he drinks lots of water.

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