What to do if dog is constipated?

Jump to What Can Happen If Constipation Goes Untreated? - How Can I Treat My Dog's Constipation? A stool softener or other laxative agent. Medication to increase the contractile strength of the large intestine. Adding fiber to your dog's diet with canned pumpkin, wheat bran or a product such as Metamucil. A veterinarian-prescribed, high-fiber diet. An increase in exercise. read more

WebMD discusses constipation in dogs including which dogs are most susceptible and how to treat a dog with constipation. read more

While the majority of dog owners have more experience with doggy diarrhea than constipation, pups do on occasion become constipated. Sometimes the problem is no more complicated than a lack of fiber in the diet or inadequate water consumption, but there can be more serious causes as well. read more

Dog constipation is defined as the inability to defecate normally. Much like humans, older dogs are more prone to this condition, though it can happen to any breed of dog at any age. Constipation in dogs should not be ignored, as extended periods of distress can cause serious health concerns. read more