My 17-year-old Pomeranian is constipated and hunched. What's wrong?

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I have noticed that My 17 yr old Pomeranian has been having a hard time pooping. She's been straining for a few days. She would have a little nugget but nothing more and it would be hard. She also has a hunch back and ive noticed it being a little more hunched since I've noticed her not being able to poop. What should I do to make it easier for her? Could it be more that just constipation? She's been hunched over for a little while could it be arthritis? Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 17 years old | 5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Alexia! This constipation could be due to impacted anal sacs, not enough exercise, GI tumors, a foreign body, intestinal worms, not enough fiber in the diet, or a neurological disorder among other causes. I would try taking her for a short walk to see if that helps her poop, and mixing in a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) in with her food to see if that helps her poop. Because this has been going on for a few days, should these methods not work, I would take her into the vet tomorrow. She may need a laxative or an enema to help her pass feces, and the vet can diagnose what is causing the constipation in order to treat her appropriately.

My 17-year-old Pomeranian is constipated and hunched. What's wrong?

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