Why is my dog panting and not eating after an enema for hard stool?

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My dog has had an enema at the vet, X-ray detected hard stool not passing in the colon. Since then she is panting heavily and not eating or drinking. She is also only peeing little drops. She is a senior jack russel, mini boxer cross. What could be causing this? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 18 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

All of this could be caused by her being dehydrated and still impacted with feces. Her panting is a sign of possible pain, from her impaction. Also she may not want to eat or drink because she is full of poop and/or nauseous. It is hard to say for sure without looking at her myself, but it sounds like she needs another enema, subcutaneous fluids to hydrate her, an anti-nausea medication (Cerenia) and then be placed on an easily digestible diet (i.e. Any hypoallergenic food or Iams limited ingredient, Evo brand, or Royal Canin hypoallergenic hydrolysis protein). Also your vet should rule out any type of foreign body in her intestinal tract. I hope your fur baby feels better soon.

Why is my dog panting and not eating after an enema for hard stool?

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