Causes of constipation in dogs

The primary causes are mainly long-term feeding of non-toxic food, drinking too little water, and excessive intake of bones, bone meal, etc., which form an uneasy environment in the intestines. Moving mortar blocks; too little food intake, insufficient stimulation of the intestines, and muscle weakness that promotes defecation can all cause the disease. Secondary factors are mainly found in certain intestinal infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, and intestinal diseases, especially Intestinal diseases, such as foreign bodies in the rectum, anal cysts, anal stenosis, etc.; can also be seen in prostatic hypertrophy, pelvic tumors, pelvic stenosis, tumors of the colon and rectum, etc.; in addition, diseases such as abnormal nerves that control defecation, endocrine disorders, etc. Cause constipation.

Symptoms of constipation in dogs

Sick dogs have loss of appetite or loss of appetite, vomiting, elongated tail, nervous gait, thirst, rapid heartbeat, and visible mucosal cyanosis. Sick dogs often work hard and can slowly excrete a small amount of dry feces at first; severely ill dogs excrete a small amount of liquid mixed with blood or mucus, the anus is red and swollen, and sometimes the anus protrudes, and defecation stops completely. At this time, the abdominal circumference begins to gradually increase, and intestinal sounds appear. Reduced or disappeared, and a flexing cylindrical intestinal tube or bead-shaped hard feces can be felt in the abdominal wall during abdominal wall erosion.

Treatment of constipation in dogs

(1) Giving laxatives in the early stage, combined with abdominal massage and enema, has a therapeutic effect. When treating laxatives, you can use 20 to 50 grams of sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate, add 100 to 150 ml of water, and take it once. For safety, you can take 50 to 100 ml of vegetable oil or paraffin oil, and 500 to 100 ml of warm soapy water or paraffin. 200~500ml oil for enema. Large dogs can take 1 to 2 tablets orally, and small dogs can take Kaiselu into the rectum.

(2) When constipation lasts for too long and drug treatment is ineffective, laparotomy can be performed. In late cases, surgical treatment is usually ineffective due to extensive congestion, edema, and necrosis in the intestinal tract.

(3) For secondary constipation, the primary disease should also be actively treated at the same time.

Prevention of constipation in dogs

The first one: Do not change the brand of dog food suddenly or eat the same brand of dog food for a long time. Try to let the dog eat less animal offal and meat in moderation. Change dog food brands and flavors every few months. In addition, you can also soak the dog food in warm water until soft before eating.

Second: Drinking water. Parents should urge their dogs to drink more water, enrich their diet, and eat more fruits and vegetables rich in plant fiber.

Third: Exercise. As a parent, you should pay close attention to the changes in your dog's body. If it is slightly obese, you can increase the amount of exercise and take it out for more walks.

Fourth: Regulate the gastrointestinal tract and eat some probiotic products in moderation, such as Changwei Bao, which is very good for dogs with frequent constipation. However, there are many brands of probiotic products on the market, and the quality varies greatly. Parents should be careful when purchasing..