What should I do if my Norwegian Elkhound is constipated? Most of the causes of dog constipation are improper diet. It is not very harmful to the dog at first, but if the dog is left with constipation, the dog will have endless troubles.

Causes of constipation in dogs:

1. The dog’s feeding is unreasonable: do not eat dog food, eat animal offal, meat, rice and other foods for humans for a long time, and never eat fruits or vegetables;

2. Dogs are obese and exercise little;

3. Dogs don’t like to drink water and get angry;

4. Dogs eat a lot of bones;

5. The dog suddenly arrived in a new place, and the environment and schedule were adjusted;

6. Although dogs are very familiar with the environment, there are many disturbances (such as the sound of firecrackers during the Chinese New Year, or always encountering other dogs when preparing to poop);

7. Dogs are old (dogs enter old age when they are over 8 or 9 years old).

The harm caused by constipation to dogs

Feces remaining in the intestines will cause endless troubles. It will continuously release poisonous gases and toxins, destroy the intestinal environment, lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, uneven endocrine, delay the metabolic cycle, cause poor appetite, bad temper, and hair loss.

To prevent constipation, you usually need to do the following:

1. Let your dog eat less animal offal and meat. Do not feed a certain brand of dog food without changing it for a long time.

2. Drink plenty of water, eat fruits and vegetables rich in plant fiber, and occasionally eat grass.

3. Pay attention to changes in body shape. If you are slightly obese, you can increase the amount of exercise and increase consumption.

4. Eat less livestock bones, otherwise the stool will be dry.

5. If you are traveling with your dog, it is best to take a short rest when you arrive at a new attraction.

6. Do not disturb the dog when it is defecating, and the surrounding environment must be kept quiet.

7. For older dogs, it is even more necessary to do the above points.

Introducing several practical dietary and drug treatments

1. Dietary treatment for constipation: Honey is undoubtedly the first choice, but it must be appropriate. Too much will cause the dog to go to the other extreme, that is, frequent diarrhea. You can crush vegetables and fruits, add honey, and then mix it with dog food to feed your dog. The effect is quite good.

2. The famous "Kaiselu": Because it is a topical medicine, there is no need to worry about harming the dog. Kaiselu's effect in lubricating and stimulating the intestines can be described as "miraculous" and is unmatched so far. ,Let the dog defecate smoothly.

3. Oral medicine: Wang Yi suggests that you can give it some Guodao tablets (phenolphthalein tablets), 0.2 to 0.5 grams orally each time, and the effect is also good.