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My dog is in heat and constipated. What can I do to help her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 3 years and 10 months old | 5 lbs

My dog is in heat and constipated what can I do to help my dog

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 13th, 2020

Offer her more water. Yiu can mix it with equal parts of unflavored PediaLyte. Plain, canned pumpkin (NOT pie filling) may also help get things moving again. Mix in a half teaspoon with her meals. If symptoms persist or worsen, have her seen by your veterinarian.

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