Description of Canine Constipation
Dog Constipation is the abnormally delayed or infrequent passing of usually dry hardened feces.
Symptoms of Canine Constipation
Dog Constipation is marked by the inability to pass faeces over a period of several days and is accompanied by frequent attempts to defecate.
Dogs Susceptible to Canine Constipation
Most dogs suffer constipation from time to time - no particular breed is particularly susceptible.
Canine Constipation Causes
Dog Constipation is usually caused by eating bones or other indigestible matter. The problem can be exasapated by dehydration especially in hot weather. There are other, more fundamental causes of dog constipation particularly if associated with alternate bouts of diarrhoea.
Treatment of Canine Constipation
The first aid type of treatment of canine constipation is liquid paraffin however it can also be treated by large intake of high fibre foods. Pumpkin is especially good as indeed is adding other vegitables such as brocoli. In all cases, encourage your dog to drink as much water as possible. You may even drizzle cod liver oil over his normal food.
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