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hersheykses · 06-12-2012, 10:05 AM

Hello, I just discovered my new pup Syiar has constipation he is only 2.5 months old this is very new to me i am lost what to do i looked at his bum and it has stool stuck. besides bathing him what should i do?

rubymoon2072 · 06-12-2012, 10:32 AM

i would just be sure you get as much out without hurting him. any reason its stuck...did he eat something, or is he in pain or having trouble passing?? if so i would go the vet immediately. if it was just a softer stool that didnt make it all way a warm bath will help to pass what is stuck if there is no obstuction or whatnot.

Maximo · 06-12-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

i would just be sure you get as much out without hurting him. any reason its stuck...did he eat something, or is he in pain or having trouble passing?? if so i would go the vet immediately. if it was just a softer stool that didnt make it all way a warm bath will help to pass what is stuck if there is no obstuction or whatnot.

I agree, a warm bath and keep his back end clean. Being so young, I would be ready to see the vet if problems continue.

mom of 3 dogs · 06-12-2012, 02:06 PM

maybe try feeding him a tiny bit of canned pumpkin? not the kind with sugar in it, just plain canned pumpkin

ritapatt · 06-12-2012, 04:57 PM

Ziva had a lot of problems with chewy type treats, they came out like crayons. We just used her kibble as treats.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-12-2012, 06:14 PM

Mikki had a problem with constipation and canned pumpkin did the trick! I think I gave her about a teaspoon full if I remember correctly. It really worked! Also, after the battle with this, we changed her food as well.

Mom to Hot Rod · 06-12-2012, 06:33 PM

I would also take a look at the food she is eating. If it is kibble you may want to moisten it a bit to a to make sure she is getting enough fluids.

Mine like sweet potato so I give as treat throughout the day...it works for them. Good luck.

ginnyb · 06-15-2012, 05:40 PM

I always put a little bit of pumpkin in my dog's food when he is constipated. Not canned pumpkin pie, just canned pumpkin. You can find it in the grocery store usually in the health food area. Once I open the can, I freeze what I don't use for those constipation emergencies. Good luck!

Yorkiemom1 · 06-16-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ginnyb

I always put a little bit of pumpkin in my dog's food when he is constipated. Not canned pumpkin pie, just canned pumpkin. You can find it in the grocery store usually in the health food area. Once I open the can, I freeze what I don't use for those constipation emergencies. Good luck!

Canned pumpkin is excellent for both constipation as well as diarrhea. Freezing is an excellent idea....I put what I dont use, plus another can, in those cheap plastic ice cube trays, freeze it, then I take the cubes out, put 3-4 of them in my little individual Food Saver plastic bags, suck the air out and throw them back into the freezer...they will last for at least a year like this! You just take out one pak of 3-4 cubes at a time....really saves on waste! I do the same thing with my new born puppy formula....

Yorkiemom1 · 06-16-2012, 12:40 PM

I forgot to say, make sure you dont have hair around his little rectum, that stool is getting stuck on and then hardening...it acts just like a cork in a bottle of wine...and the baby can herniate himself, pushing and straining to have a bm....

yorkietalkjilly · 06-16-2012, 02:22 PM

How is the constipation problem?

Sandysbabies · 06-17-2012, 05:59 PM

Mine do not particularly like pumpkin. They do like apples and they seem to help mine just as much as pumpkin. Good luck. I know its terrible seeing the little thing hurt and miserable.

ancora_imparo · 06-20-2012, 04:26 AM

Our vet recommended equal parts clear pedialyte to equal parts water for constipation

Skippy's Mom · 06-26-2012, 04:35 AM

what about applesauce? I have no canne pumpkin right now (same problem with Gabby)

viv · 10-23-2012, 05:03 PM

i have a yorkie a found wondering around my house ..he is small i dont know what age but i think like 1..im wondering if this has happend to anyone before..he sims to like it here but i notice today he has stool half way out his anus and the anus is swollen. i try cutiing some hair around anus cuase i tough that was the problem but when i look again it looks like stuck inside..i know he is hurting..i try to help pulling out slowly but he try to bite me cause it hurt..so i left it alone ..but i fell very sorry for him and dont know what to du...i can take him to the vet yet until this week cause i just got home yesterday for surgery hysterectomy..but i dont what to wait so long cuase i know he hurting...please if you have info that can help

06-12-2012, 10:05 AM	#1
hersheykses Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: boston ma Posts: 28	help! constipation Hello, I just discovered my new pup Syiar has constipation he is only 2.5 months old this is very new to me i am lost what to do i looked at his bum and it has stool stuck. besides bathing him what should i do? __________________ Diamond Princess *mommy*

06-12-2012, 10:32 AM	#2
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	i would just be sure you get as much out without hurting him. any reason its stuck...did he eat something, or is he in pain or having trouble passing?? if so i would go the vet immediately. if it was just a softer stool that didnt make it all way a warm bath will help to pass what is stuck if there is no obstuction or whatnot. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

06-12-2012, 02:06 PM	#4
mom of 3 dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA Posts: 2,750	maybe try feeding him a tiny bit of canned pumpkin? not the kind with sugar in it, just plain canned pumpkin __________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie

06-12-2012, 06:14 PM	#6
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Mikki had a problem with constipation and canned pumpkin did the trick! I think I gave her about a teaspoon full if I remember correctly. It really worked! Also, after the battle with this, we changed her food as well. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

06-12-2012, 06:33 PM	#7
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I would also take a look at the food she is eating. If it is kibble you may want to moisten it a bit to a to make sure she is getting enough fluids. Mine like sweet potato so I give as treat throughout the day...it works for them. Good luck. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

06-12-2012, 04:57 PM	#5
ritapatt YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL Posts: 1,400	Ziva had a lot of problems with chewy type treats, they came out like crayons. We just used her kibble as treats.

06-15-2012, 05:40 PM	#8
ginnyb Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: crooks, south dakota Posts: 34	I always put a little bit of pumpkin in my dog's food when he is constipated. Not canned pumpkin pie, just canned pumpkin. You can find it in the grocery store usually in the health food area. Once I open the can, I freeze what I don't use for those constipation emergencies. Good luck!

06-16-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I forgot to say, make sure you dont have hair around his little rectum, that stool is getting stuck on and then hardening...it acts just like a cork in a bottle of wine...and the baby can herniate himself, pushing and straining to have a bm....

06-16-2012, 02:22 PM	#11
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	How is the constipation problem? __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

06-17-2012, 05:59 PM	#12
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Mine do not particularly like pumpkin. They do like apples and they seem to help mine just as much as pumpkin. Good luck. I know its terrible seeing the little thing hurt and miserable.

06-20-2012, 04:26 AM	#13
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	Our vet recommended equal parts clear pedialyte to equal parts water for constipation

06-26-2012, 04:35 AM	#14
Skippy's Mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 217 Blog Entries: 2	what about applesauce? I have no canne pumpkin right now (same problem with Gabby) __________________ Skippy and Gabby's Mom http://www.dogster.com/dogs/626557 Gabby Skippy

10-23-2012, 05:03 PM	#15
viv YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: florida Posts: 7	i have same problem i have a yorkie a found wondering around my house ..he is small i dont know what age but i think like 1..im wondering if this has happend to anyone before..he sims to like it here but i notice today he has stool half way out his anus and the anus is swollen. i try cutiing some hair around anus cuase i tough that was the problem but when i look again it looks like stuck inside..i know he is hurting..i try to help pulling out slowly but he try to bite me cause it hurt..so i left it alone ..but i fell very sorry for him and dont know what to du...i can take him to the vet yet until this week cause i just got home yesterday for surgery hysterectomy..but i dont what to wait so long cuase i know he hurting...please if you have info that can help