Causes of constipation in dogs

1. Malnutrition and chronic wasting diseases cause the dog's intestinal flaccidity, inability to transport intestinal contents, and remain in the intestines.
2. The feed is mixed with bones, hair, or heterophilic ringworm, and they usually eat sand, soil and other debris.
3. Changes in the living environment have disrupted the dog’s original defecation habits.
4. Suffering from anal abscess, anal fistula, rectal tumors and other diseases.
5. Intussusception, intestinal hernia, pelvic fracture, prostatic hypertrophy, etc.
6. Drug factors, taking atropine, calcium carbonate, barium sulfate and other drugs.

Symptoms of constipation in dogs

1. The main symptom is difficulty in defecation. Sick dogs often try to defecate, but cannot do so, and often bark in pain.
2. At the beginning of the disease, there are great changes in mental state and appetite, followed by mental restlessness and inability to eat.
3. Bowel sounds weaken or stop, persistent vomiting, anal finger pressure allergy, bowel sounds weaken or stop, accompanied by symptoms of dehydration and rapid breathing. Dry, hard feces may be palpable in the rectum.

Solutions to dog constipation

1. For primary constipation, the main method is to clear the intestines and promote defecation. You can use warm soapy water, glycerin or liquid paraffin (5-30ml) for enema. However, when enema, the pressure should not be too high, otherwise it may easily cause perforation of the rectal wall. Take laxatives, such as 5-30g of sodium sulfate (or magnesium sulfate), and 200ml of drinking water, once. For mild constipation, taking some honey orally can also achieve better results.
2. Dogs whose enema and drug treatments are ineffective should undergo abdominal incision to remove the feces.
3. For secondary constipation, the primary disease must be treated mainly.
4. After the feces is clear, it is advisable to exercise appropriately, prepare feed reasonably, and provide sufficient drinking water.