My puppy is constipated, not eating, and whining. What should I do?

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My 6-month-old beagle is acting strangely. She cannot go number 2 even though she's noticeably trying. She will not eat her dry food or raw pumpkin she only wants water. Then while she is out of her kennel she will randomly cry or whine, which never happens. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lily. There are two common causes for a dog struggling to defecate. The first is constipation which I suspect you are hoping to remedy by adding the pumpkin to her diet. This can be helpful, but she needs to eat it. With constipation, the dog can become so uncomfortable that she will refuse to eat. The second common is scenario is actually diarrhea. The dog can strain to pass very small amounts of liquid stool. It is easy to miss and most people will assume they are not defecating at all. The treatment options are different for the two causes. Since she is refusing food, she is not feeling well. She will need to see her veterinarian. In the meantime, continue to give her water so that she does not become dehydrated. I hope this information helps!

My puppy is constipated, not eating, and whining. What should I do?

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