Puppy constipated after switching food. What home remedies work?

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i have a 11 week chihuahua, she's 2lbs. She was on a raw food diet and her stool was great, but i thought she wasn't eating enough. Changed her diet to higher end kibble for now. Last 2 days she's been constipated. She strains a lot, today i had to pull the stool. Then she finished on her own. What can i do to help her? Thank you, Helen. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 19 days old | 2 lbs

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

Hi, and thanks for your question. Mild constipation that lasts no more than two days can usually be resolved at home with increased fiber and hydration. 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!

Puppy constipated after switching food. What home remedies work?

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