My puppy is constipated on a bland diet. Should I change his food?

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I've been feeding my puppy bland diet of rice and chicken and a little boiled pumpkin for the past 1 month. Recently he is constipated. Should i continue this diet or change it?? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 18 days old | 17 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Jessi it's hard to say. The diet you are feeding is lacking in vitamins and minerals but I doubt that is causing the issue. I recommend taking Jessi to a vet to determine she's constipated and not straining because of diarrhea. If that's the case, I recommend having her stool tested for parasites and an X-ray to confirm constipation. After she is well, I would transition her to a commercially made puppy food. In the US I like Hills, Royal Canin, or Iams. Good luck and kisses to Jessi!

My puppy is constipated on a bland diet. Should I change his food?

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