Chihuahua straining to poop, bloody anus. Is it just constipation?

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My male chihuahua is experiencing some bowel movement problems. He is breathing really heavily and moving slow. He occasionally lays down, he will try to have a bowel movement but nothing happens for him. His anal areal has some blood showing. Is this just constipation or is this something more serious? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

The constipation may be the result of an anal sac infection or rectal tumor. It sounds like Roscoe is in pain also. Please take him in for an exam and an enema to relieve the constipation and they can also check his anal glands and do a rectal palpation to check for a mass. Roscoe may need pain medication and antibiotics if they find an infection. They can then discuss his diet and whether he needs additional fiber added to his diet. I like to add a tablespoon of plain canned pumpkin to each feeding for added fiber. This does sound like a painful and possibly serious problem so please take Roscoe in soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Roscoe.

Chihuahua straining to poop, bloody anus. Is it just constipation?

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