Home Remedies for Constipation in Dogs

Home Remedies for Constipation in Dogs
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Constipation in dogs is a condition that can happen due to lack of exercise, inadequate hydration, if it has eaten toxic food or something that it can't tolerate, or if it doesn't eat enough fiber. In more severe cases, a bowel obstruction may be caused by the presence of more serious problems such as enlargement of the prostate, or the ingestion of foreign objects. It's therefore essential to take the dog to the veterinarian to decide on the most appropriate treatment, depending on the cause. However, you can also try natural remedies to accelerate the healing process. Check out this article at OneHowTo.com and learn about home remedies for constipation in dogs.

Steps to follow:
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If the reason why your dog is constipated is due to eating a particular kind of food, eliminating it from their diet should solve the problem. Also, if the dog isn't properly hydrated, his digestive system may have difficulty in passing food. Make sure that their water bowl is always full and of course, check that the dog is actually drinking water. In the event that the dog isn't drinking water, take it to the veterinarian, since constipation could be a symptom of another disease.

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If your dog has long hair, it's important that you trim the hair in the anal area. Although this isn't a home remedy in itself, it's something to take into account, in order to help your dog defecate. In addition to ensuring that it doesn't inhibit defecation, cutting their hair also improves their hygiene, since long hair can be dirtied in the process.

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If the cause of constipation is due to a lack of fiber, there are many fruits and vegetables that are good for dogs to compensate for their dry dog food. The most popular, natural laxative is pumpkin. To try it, wash the pumpkin well, peel it, remove the seeds, and cut a quarter of it into pieces. Give it to the dog in the morning on an empty stomach so that it can be digested properly and begins to take effect. It's not recommended to give the dog pumpkin more than once a week.

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Another home remedy that's very effective for constipation in dogs, is to give them a laxative made with raw vegetables, such as chard and carrots. Chop the greens into little pieces to prevent possible choking, in the event of the dog vomiting. Wash and chop the carrots into pieces without peeling them, to retain the beneficial nutrients of the skin. Remember to give it to the dog in the morning on an empty stomach and not more than once a week.

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Olive oil also has laxative properties that are very beneficial to help with constipation, in addition to stimulating the colon. Therefore, it's a very effective home remedy that you can give your dog if it has difficulty defecating. Mix 15 ml of olive oil with its usual food a couple of times a week and you'll see results.

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Of course, physical exercise is essential. This means that if your dog doesn't get enough physical exercise that's essential for its body to function properly, it could suffer irregularities when it comes defecating and even urinating. Find out how much exercise the breed of your dog needs, and plan an exercise routine for it.

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If a week later, the home remedies don't work and the dog continues to be constipated, you should go to the veterinarian again for an exam and start another treatment. And, in the case of puppies with constipation, consult with the veterinarian before trying any remedy. If you find that your dog has indigestion, learn how to treat indigestion in dogs.

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