Dog constipation can be a problem for many dogs. There are various causes but most are harmless and can be avoided or treated.
First of all your dog needs exercise. If the dog is lying around all day long then dog constipation is more than likely. Give him less food when he does not move much. This brings us to the second most important aspect, dog food. The wrong food can easily cause dog constipation or other symptoms.
Choose the food which is appropriate for your dog, its age and weight. Not all pet food is made similar. In fact there are some pretty bad pet foods out there. You should look out for quality food and also give him fresh food from time to time. Instead of giving him one large amount of food, feed your dog twice a day instead. For constipation is is recommended you increases the amount of fiber in the food.
Stress can be another reason for dog constipation. If your dog has to live outside then weather conditions, cold or heat can cause constipation. A dog is an animal which does not like to be alone but always near you or with other dogs. This can cause stress too.
Before changing the diet for your dog you should also talk with your animal doctor. He knows much more about pet food, especially when it comes to dogs. He can also make a proper diagnosis which helps to find other reasons for your dogs constipation.
Unfortunately it is not always about food and exercise. Sometimes the problem is bigger. Dog constipation can also be caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses for example. Also poisoned food can be a cause. Here the veterinarian can help as well.
Your dog can not really care about himself so you have to do is. One of the best things to do is to check his excrements on a daily basis. While this does not sound like fun, it gives you important information about your dogs situation. It gives you early warning signs when something is wrong.
The ideal dog poop does not smell much, is moist but can easily be taken away without breaking apart. Any major changes in your dog’s poop can indicate an upcoming disease or – in the best case – are just a sign for you to change your dog’s nutrition.
There are many good dog food recipes which you can try out to make your dog healthier. On my web site I have some tips about this. One final word of warning though. When you choose high quality dog food then supplements should not be necessary. They could cause imbalances and also lead to dog constipation.
Gerd C. Pacher
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How can I stop constipation without using laxetives?
I have constipation, i only go to the toilet like once a week (excretion) and its anoying because you should at least go 1 a day!!! Its crazy and I dont want to rely too much on laxetives ive used them they work but im rleuctant to use them again, how can I stop constipation without using laxetives
eat figs
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Oh dear o_o; I would suggest eating a lot more fiber or taking a fiber supplement.
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eat lots of fiber, drink lots of water, don’t eat too much saturated fat, exercise…..if this doesn’t work you may need to see a doctor
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High fiber diet (lots of veggies and fruit) or supplement with Metamucil or one of those other fiber drinks/pills. Bran muffins, prunes, prune juice, figs…your doctor can give you more if you tell him you don’t want to take meds! Also, make sure you drink your 8 glasses of water a day. Oh, and if you’re only eating protein because you’re on the Atkins diet or something, that would be the reason. Eat a balanced diet. And in regards to the answer suggesting more coffee: coffee is a diURetic, not diarretic. It makes you URinate and you want to get more water in your system, not less.
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Add walnuts or almonds to your cereal each morning. I usually add it to berry burst cherios or special K red berry. You might want to also try raw apple cider vinegar sold in the health food section of many grocery stores. You just add a few teaspoons to water or any drink (i use ice tea) and drink it before dinner. If constipation is bad, you may want to useit before lunch as well.
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eat fresh fruit or food with fiber
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Drink coffee by the POTLOAD, 4 – 5 pots of coffee> a day until resolved… coffee is a diarhettic…which is the base word for the word DIARHEAA> therefore DRINK UP!!!!!!!!!
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Simple Biology and scienctific Knowledge.
1. Eat more fiber (oatmeal, celery, apples, etc.).
2. Drink LOTS more water
3. Exercise, especially your abdomen – waste moves through your intestines by the wave-like motion of your muscles, so the more you work yhour muscles, the easier it will be for your system to move it through.
4. Lay on your back and rub your abdomen COUNTERCLOCKWISE for 30-45 minutes each night before bed. This also will help the movement through the intestines.
The FITNESS PORTAL
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Drink beer.
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fiber will help. also try grapes
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You need more ruffage in your diet. Eat broccoli, lettuce, a lot of green vegetables provide the body with the essentials your body needs to properly transport the wastes down and out.
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Drink heaps of water(3 – 5 litres/day) and go for walks, you should be alright in a few days
Fibre is very absorbant and if you dont have enough water it will set like concrete until enough water comes to soften it again
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Get more healthy oils in your diet. I eat about 8 black olives a day and that does it for me. Try cooking with olive oil more or sunflower oil. if you use salad dressing try to use a vinaigrette instead of a cream dressing and just find ways to put oil into your diet. It’s healthy for you, essential for your heart and yummy! Oh, and it fixes your bathroom problems too
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There are many causes for constipation but if this is a short term thing try eating more fruits, grains and vegetables and drink LOTS of water. If you are not sick what usually happens is without fiber and water your system can’t push the food you eat through the intestine which is basically a giant tube. If you are constipated for a long time you should see a doctor.
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