Why is my 6-week-old puppy constipated and dragging his butt?

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Hello, I have a 6.5 week old Boxer, the runt, in which I picked up on Sunday, he is only 3 lbs and the mother dried up, the breeder stated she had been feeding them soft food with water, he had pooped the day I go him, however very little since and today nothing, he continues to drag his bottom on the ground, floor, etc and pushes to poop but nothing, he was given wormers and I was told no worm, also he was given sentinel

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

He may have full anal glands. I would recommend talking to your veterinarian about expressing them especially since he is so little. He may have had some soft stool and that is why he isn't going right now. I would have your veterinarian check for intestinal parasites since you will be there also. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my 6-week-old puppy constipated and dragging his butt?

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