Why does my dog cry when pooping? Hair stuck near her anus.

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You My dog has something in her rectum that looks like a hair and when she deficates she cries and her stool stays stuck to it sometimes. Pet's info: Dog | Chorkie | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 29 days old | 10 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sometimes this happens. If you are not comfortable removing this or trimming the hair around the anus I suggest you get her to a vet or a groomer for help. You may have to get her a sanitary clip to prevent this from happening in the future. ( https://wagwalking.com/grooming/groom-a-dogs-sanitary-area ) You can also start feeding her some canned pumpkin (1 teaspoon 2-3 times per day) to help with added fiber to push the hair and stool out.

Why does my dog cry when pooping? Hair stuck near her anus.

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