My dog is constipated. When should I worry and what can I do?

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Hi, my 10yr old, 9lb chihuahua hasn’t had a bm since Sunday. What can/should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | spayed | 9 years and 8 months old | 9 lbs

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.

My dog is constipated. When should I worry and what can I do?

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