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Hooks_Yorkie · 11-18-2008, 09:34 PM

I am not really sure if my puppy is constipated or not. He seems to strain a lot when he poops. He did have some random parasite that we got rid of during his second round of shots and I contributed the straining and loose stool to the parasite. The loose stool stopped days before I was done giving him the medicine from the vet.

He still seems to strain so much when he poops. He goes in a circle and strains for a minute and then he does it again and strains for a minute and a little comes out. He moves over a little bit and strains for a few more seconds for just a little bit more.

Is this normal?

He is on wellness puppy mix. He only has his bully sticks and a random treat here and there.

TeresaM · 11-19-2008, 04:49 AM

Gracie Ruth seems more prone to this then the other 2. When I see her straining a bit I'll get a can of pumpkin and give her small amounts a few times a day. Usually in a day or two she's back to normal. You can find this in the baking section of your grocery store, just be sure it's pure pumpkin, not the pumpkin pie filling that has all the spices in it.

If it continues though, you probably should see your vet. Blockages are nothing to fool around with.

MilesDavis · 11-19-2008, 05:37 AM

Yes, Teresa is right on. Pumpkin is a miracle worker. It keeps them very regular.
Be sure to keep an eye on your little guy if he seems constipated. It can actually be very dangerous. Yorkies are so small, that it doesn't take long at all for them to get really backed up. Miles was constipated for a day, and by that night he started throwing up fecal matter...not a pleasant thought, but it's the truth. I had to rush him to the emergency vet...it was so frightening, not to mention expensive!

Try the pumpkin! Good luck!

11-18-2008, 09:34 PM	#1
Hooks_Yorkie No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 158 Blog Entries: 5	Constipation I am not really sure if my puppy is constipated or not. He seems to strain a lot when he poops. He did have some random parasite that we got rid of during his second round of shots and I contributed the straining and loose stool to the parasite. The loose stool stopped days before I was done giving him the medicine from the vet. He still seems to strain so much when he poops. He goes in a circle and strains for a minute and then he does it again and strains for a minute and a little comes out. He moves over a little bit and strains for a few more seconds for just a little bit more. Is this normal? He is on wellness puppy mix. He only has his bully sticks and a random treat here and there.

11-19-2008, 04:49 AM	#2
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	Gracie Ruth seems more prone to this then the other 2. When I see her straining a bit I'll get a can of pumpkin and give her small amounts a few times a day. Usually in a day or two she's back to normal. You can find this in the baking section of your grocery store, just be sure it's pure pumpkin, not the pumpkin pie filling that has all the spices in it. If it continues though, you probably should see your vet. Blockages are nothing to fool around with. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

11-19-2008, 05:37 AM	#3
MilesDavis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 129	Yes, Teresa is right on. Pumpkin is a miracle worker. It keeps them very regular. Be sure to keep an eye on your little guy if he seems constipated. It can actually be very dangerous. Yorkies are so small, that it doesn't take long at all for them to get really backed up. Miles was constipated for a day, and by that night he started throwing up fecal matter...not a pleasant thought, but it's the truth. I had to rush him to the emergency vet...it was so frightening, not to mention expensive! Try the pumpkin! Good luck!