Can you give a dog Mineral Oil?

For mild constipation, add mineral oil, 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds body weight to your dog's food. Warning! Never administer mineral oil directly in your dog's mouth! It can pass into the respiratory system and cause aspiration pneumonia. read more

Mineral oil is given to dogs to use as a mild laxative. As a general rule, mineral oil is safe and easy to administer to your dog. It is also effective in helping constipation. There are just a few simple rules to follow to give your dog mineral oil. read more

Mixing the mineral oil in with their food is the best option. Never administer mineral oil directly into your dog's mouth, as inhaling any of the oil can cause them to develop aspiration pneumonia, a serious lung infection. read more

Some dogs have a history of periodic constipation, especially as they get older. Adding a little mineral oil to the dog's meal can help in these cases. The proper dosage for a dog is 1 tsp for every 11 lbs (5kg). However, you should never administer the oil orally; if it ends up in the lungs, which can occur easily, it can cause pneumonia. read more