How to tell if your dog is constipated?

If your dog has not had a bowel movement in over two days or if he strains, crouches or cries out when attempting to defecate, you should see your veterinarian right away. Note: These signs may be similar to those seen with a urinary tract problem, so it's important that you see your vet to determine the cause. read more

Common treatments for constipation include: Increasing your dog’s fiber intake by adding pumpkin, wheat bran, or fiber supplements; Increasing exercise; A dog laxative or stool softener; An enema treatment; Medication that will strengthen the large intestine; While constipation is natural in growing dogs, you can work to prevent it by helping your dog to get plenty of exercise, feeding her a healthy, fibrous diet, and ensuring she drinks plenty of water. read more

Other ways to tell if your dog is having bowel movement problems include: * extra time spent defecating * diarrhea (this often comes after a bowel movement) * blood in stool What Actions to Take Most dogs become constipated due to a lack of proper water. Make sure that your dogs drinks plenty of water to avoid constipation. read more