How to help my senior dog with constipation and walking issues?

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My almost 14 year old fur baby dog hasn't been eating and had been throwing up but Dr gave her a shot yesterday and she's ok will drink water but not eating Dr said her spine is affecting her hind leg nerves that's why she is having walking issues lab tech said she is constipated Dr wants lab work to see why she's lost so much weight have to wait on blood work as its over 200 dollars and the Dr visit yesterday was 150 what can i do to.help her go poop and relive the swelling on her spine. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 13 years and 10 months old | 38 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear that Bonita is not doing well. Difficulty walking is a common ailment in older dogs and, while there is little you can do to help relieve swelling in her spine, some good joint supplements (MSM and GLucosamine) as well as Omega 3 Fatty acids could help with Bonita's hind limb discomfort. With regard to her constipation, high fiber foods such as canned pumpkin could help her defecate. Finally, significant weight loss especially in an older dog can be of great concern. I recommend getting the blood work done as soon as it is affordable.

How to help my senior dog with constipation and walking issues?

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