My dog is constipated, then got diarrhea from lactulose. What now?

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Our Brussell griffin dog, 18-20 lbs. has had constipation, straining to go but doesn't, we gave her lactolose and now has a some diarhea, what to do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 18 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Lactulose has a wide dose range and can certainly cause diarrhea. I typically recommend adjusting the dose so that the stool is soft but formed like soft serve ice cream. You can try decreasing the lactulose by about 25%. If she is straining at all you should see a veterinarian, because occasionally dogs who are constipated can also pass small amounts of watery stool around the firm stool that is stuck.

My dog is constipated, then got diarrhea from lactulose. What now?

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