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Why is my dog constipated with a tight tummy and trouble sitting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 44 lbs

My dog just started with tight tummy and having trouble sitting and looks like he's constipated.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on December 19th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You can add about 1 tablespoon of canned pumpkin to his meals which may help with constipation. If that does not help, I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They can at that point check on that and recommend therapy accordingly. This would be especially important since he is having trouble seating which may be seen with discomfort for example. Best of luck!

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