 If constipation is mild, not associated with other symptoms and doesn't last for 48 hours here are a few things you can do. 1.Feed your dog dry dog food. Dry dog food has more bulk than canned dog foods. 2.Water and bran (up to 5 tablespoons daily) added to the food may help. 3.You can try commercial preparations containing psylluim; (such as Metamucil) they are designed for humans and are sold in drugstores. Metamucil dosage: 1/2 teaspoon twice a day to small pets and about 2 teaspoons twice a day to large dogs. Try mixing it with a small portion of canned food. Give your pet access to plenty of water. 4.Mix a tablespoon or two of canned pumpkin with your dogs pet food for several days or until the constipation has ended. 5.Milk will sometimes relieve constipation. Give 1/8 cup twice a day to small dogs and 1/2 cup twice a day to larger dogs. 6.Mineral oil (1 tablespoon per 10 pounds) will sometimes relieve more severe constipation. Do not use this all of the time as mineral oil will interfer with the absorption of oil-soluable vitamins. Mineral oil should only be put in food and not forced orally. If your dog has reaccuring bouts of constipation take the dog to your veterinarian.  Back to Main Page
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