constipation

[Lisey]

My six month Bo seems like he is constipated. I started wet food mixed with the dry can this cause it and what can I do about it. Please help.

[Ellie May]

Is he straining to go then?

Pure canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) can work for constipation, but only if that's what really is going on and there isn't an underlying issue involved.

[Lisey]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Is he straining to go then?

Pure canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) can work for constipation, but only if that's what really is going on and there isn't an underlying issue involved.

Thank you for replying so quickly. He is not straining. When I pick up the poop it feels very hard other than that everything is the same.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Lisey

Thank you for replying so quickly. He is not straining. When I pick up the poop it feels very hard other than that everything is the same.

Is stool firmness the only symptom that makes you think he is constipated? A firm stool is usually desirable. Diets high in protein will produce a very firm stool. As long as he is not straining or showing any signs of discomfort (restlessness, distended abdomen), and he is eliminating regularly, I wouldn't think he is constipated.

[Lisey]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Is stool firmness the only symptom that makes you think he is constipated? A firm stool is usually desirable. Diets high in protein will produce a very firm stool. As long as he is not straining or showing any signs of discomfort (restlessness, distended abdomen), and he is eliminating regularly, I wouldn't think he is constipated.

Thanks

[Lisey]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Is he straining to go then?

Pure canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) can work for constipation, but only if that's what really is going on and there isn't an underlying issue involved.

Thanks