My dog strains to poop and licks. Is it constipation or diarrhea?

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I think my little girl may be constipated. Saw her battling to poop earlier (walking from spot to spot and squating, but nothing). She's also been licking her bottom a fair bit. She was dewormed on 4th Dec (do I need to deworm again?), and I have checked for ticks around her tail- nothing. If she is constipated what can I do to help relieve her. Ps- we changed to a raw diet 2 weeks ago, and she has been in antibiotics and cortisone- not sure if that has impacted her current state. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 months and 16 days old | 44 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Fig has diarrhea, and she has the urge to go but nothing left to pass making you think she is constipated. I would deworm her again, as intestinal worms are a common cause of diarrhea in puppies. Antibiotics can cause diarrhea as a side effect, so that could also be a cause of her behavior. Should this continue, I would take her into the vet for a health check. Best of luck.

My dog strains to poop and licks. Is it constipation or diarrhea?

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