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Dog constipated with hair in stool? What home remedies help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 5 days old | 3 lbs

Lilo poop has hair strands. She seems constipated. What can we give for constipation?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 27th, 2020

Give Lilo some canned food and add water to it. You can also add a teaspoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) to her food. I'd take her for a long walk, as exercise can stimulate the need to poop. If this doesn't help, then she will have to see a vet to get a laxative or enema. Please do not give her either of these at home, it's not safe. I hope this helps!

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