My dog poops less after new food. Is this a sign of constipation?

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We recently started our dog on the purina 28 day challenge and we noticed that he isn’t pooping as much as he used to should we be concerned. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 11 months old | 23 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Very often dietary change can cause mild constipation. If that is persistently noticed or get worse, canned pumpkin (not pie filling, just the straight-up pumpkin) or liquid paraffin can be used, and should work straight away in the following 8 hours from administration. DO NOT TRY to give an enema as it could be dangerous and cause electrolyte imbalances and colon perforation. If constipation lasts more than 24 hours from administration of those or 48 hours in general, a check up at your local vet is required. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My dog poops less after new food. Is this a sign of constipation?

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