Dog constipated and crying out? Safe home remedies for relief.

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My dog is constipated. She’s never done this before. We have recently moved and my sister has been feeding her table food. She cries out when she tries to poop. It breaks my heart. I am house bound right now. Is there a home remedy I can try? I have Senecot for myself.

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Constipation can be a very serious condition, it can be caused by a physical blockage (foreign body like a bone) or a functional peristalsis deficiency of the intestines. In order to treat simple constipation, you should increase the fibers in the food (e.g. canned pumpkin) and can add a little mineral oil to the diet. I strongly advise taking your dog to the vet in order to check if there is a serious condition causing the constipation first.

Dog constipated and crying out? Safe home remedies for relief.

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