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What edible treatments can help my constipated dog poop quickly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 52 lbs

Dog pretty constipated. What edible treatments will help get bowels moving "quickly"? As in within an hour or so

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 12th, 2017

Constipation can be a very serious condition, it can be caused by a physical blockage (foreign body like a bone) or a functional peristalsis deficiency of the intestines. In order to treat simple constipation, you should increase the fibers in the food (e.g. canned pumpkin) and can add a little mineral oil to the diet. I strongly advise taking Rosie to the vet in order to check if there is a serious condition causing the constipation first.

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