My dog doesn't want to poop. He hasn't been like this. I mean, he regularly 'moves out' but for two days now, i haven't noticed him poop and it's worrying me coz he seems uncomfortable. Pls help. what do I do?
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Call a vet.
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Try raw meat, it acts as a laxative. It's probably constipation. Depending on how bad it is, raw meat may work, but the vet might end up being the best option.
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My dog was doing that and his anal glands were messed up. The vet had to go in there and clean him out. Please take him to a vet. This is serious business. My dog was scratching his butt against the carpet cause he was so miserable and starting itching and rubbed sores on his body.
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So what makes them constipated? The same things that make us that way – lack of exercise, not enough bulk in the diet, an irregular diet, not going to the bathroom enough (not letting your dog out enough) or anxiety from stressful or new situations such as traveling. 1-First, let your dog out as frequently as possible to give them a chance to relieve themselves and make sure they get a lot of exercise. Sometimes just the jostling around from exercise will loosen the stool enough to instigate a bowel movement. The increased metabolism cause by exercise will also help regulate the system. 2-Give natural food + vegetables (Don’t laugh my dog when he is constipate I give him spaghetti with vegetables + mineral oil) 3-Raw meat also acts as a natural laxativeFor a large buildup, add ½ teaspoon to 2 tablespoons (again, based on your dog’s size) of mineral oil to your dog’s food once per day only until one bowel movement occurs. Do not feed mineral oil for longer than one week. 4-Consider adding fiber to your dog’s diet from psyllium, oat bran or ground flaxseeds. Melatonin is also known to be effective.
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Most dogs pass one or two stools a day. It's not uncommon, though, for a dog to go a day or two without having a bowel movement. As long as the stools are normal in size and pass easily, it's no cause for concern. However, most dogs suffer from constipation at some time or another. For some, it becomes a chronic condition or signals a more serious problem. Luckily, most cases aren't serious and are easily treated with changes in diet and lifestyle. You can check-out this link to get some tips on how to treat this problem. Goodluck! http://dogtime.com/constipation.html
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