My dog has vestibular disease and is constipated. What should I do?

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Oz has pooped 3 times a day regularly. Has had issues with canine vastibular disease for the past 3 days. Hasn't pooped for a day and a half. He is drinking and eating well. Urine out put is good and often. Is beginning to get around on his own better. What should we do of to get him to go?. He is eating apples, oatmeal, his dry food. When do we need to be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years and 7 months old | 88 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and good morning! Thank you for your question. If he has gone 3 days or more with no bowel movement, then I'd bring him into your veterinarian to check him out. He could have a blockage or a neurological issue causing dysfunction of the nerves innervating his colon, a GI tumor or kidney dysfunction causing a dehydrated colon. Keep an eye on him and keep feeding a high fiber diet as you have been. Hope he passes stool soon!

My dog has vestibular disease and is constipated. What should I do?

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