My 5-week-old puppy struggles to poop. How can I ease her pain?

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I have a 5 week old puppy she can eat wet puppy food fine and drink water but she has a very hard time pooping we have to wipe her belly with baby wipes for about 5 minutes and she'll wine for atleast 10 minutes before pooping it's normally solid poop no worms or anything I'm just wondering if there's something I can do to help her poop easier without possible pain? /:. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor girl! You can try to give her 1/2 teaspoon of canned pumpkin twice a day to help increase her fiber. Also make sure she is drinking enough water. You can add some warm water to her canned food if you need to. I hope this helps!

My 5-week-old puppy struggles to poop. How can I ease her pain?

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