Managing Dog Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments

Constipation is painful and uncomfortable for our best friends. It is one of the most common health problems.  Signs of constipation includes dry, hard stools and straining or forcing to defecate.

Causes of constipation:

-lack of exercise

-dehydration (give your pet more water)

-too much or too little fiber

-ingestion of stones, bones, toy parts

How can you alleviate constipation in your pet? Look at your pet’s diet

1-Use a stool softener

2-Add fiber, wheat bran or Metamucil

3-Increase exercise

4-An enema administered by a professional

Our pets can’t tell us when something is wrong.  It is up to us to be diligent and pay close attention to our friend’s needs.  If your pet is in pain, bring him/her to the vet.  No one deserves to be in pain.  Let’s keep them happy for as long as we have them.