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Constipation is somethingthat everyone experiences in their lives, even dogs. When they don't have theright diet or they don't exercise enough, constipation can show up just as itappears in humans. This article will give you some solutions for your dog'sproblem.
As I said before, the right diet and regular exercise are very important inmaking sure that the dog doesn't have problems with their bowels. For a housedog, this means that they should be walked outside at least twice a day, whilegiving them the right diet. If he is constipated, a solution might be theaddition of a teaspoon or two of bran in his meals. This makes the stoolmoister.
Softening the dog's stool can also be achieved with psyllium added to theirfood. Used twice a day, half a teaspoon, plus giving him enough water should dothe trick. Another possible solution is using mineral oil. Mineral oil might bea good idea when there is too much hard stool built up. The treatment shouldonly last for 7 days and it should consist of two teaspoons of mineral oil,administered twice a day. You can also add water to the food to make it moistand for older dogs you can also add vegetables and raw meat to the diet.
Some things might let you know in advance that the dog will have problems inthis area. If the dog has long hair, the feces can get entangled, so make surethe dog is groomed properly. Since dogs will often eat anything they can find,make sure they don't ingest things they shouldn't. Dogs can also getconstipated because of medications, just as humans do. Stress can be anotherfactor that will contribute to constipation.
Constipation can be a problem for dogs of all ages and breeds, but there aresome things you should take into consideration and avoid doing. One of these isgiving dogs food from your dinner table. Scraps are OK from time to time, butremember that they can provoke constipation or at least contribute to it.
If the food has sugar, flour, dairy or rice in it, then it can be the cause ofthe constipation. Don't give the dog cookies, chocolate, ice cream or bread, asit's not a food they are used to eating. As I said before, if the dog doesn'tdrink enough water or has enough fiber in their diet, they can have problems withconstipation. In some cases the reason will be a medical condition where thecolon is inflamed.
If you see that the dog's constipation turns to blood passing in small amounts,decreased appetite or lethargy, then it's time to visit the vet. Make sure thatyou take care of your dog at all times and you don't contribute to his healthproblems. Since the dog will love you no matter what, you are the oneresponsible for his health. Make sure he isn't stressed and give him theexercise and the diet that he needs.
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