Dog Constipation Remedies

Do you suspect that your pet may be constipated? If so, you will love this article as I will give easy and very effective dog constipation remedies that you can do at home.

You may wonder what caused this condition for it. The fact is just like humans, they can also be constipated. Some of the causes of dry and hard to pass stool are dehydration, stress, poor quality food, indigestible objects, and low fiber intake.

If it is dehydrated, then it will be constipated. If it is stressed its body cannot digest food properly which could result in this condition.

There are simple signs that you can make a note of to learn whether it has this condition. Some of these symptoms are excessive whining, difficulty walking, and refusing to eat.

To avoid serious health complications, you need to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Unattended constipation can lead to swollen veins in the rectal area or hemorrhoids, and other health issues.

The best home remedies are high quality dog food, enough water, regular exercise, high fiber diet and high nutrient food.

Here are some treatments to try:

1. Pumpkin: feed it canned pumpkin which is vet-recommended home remedy.

2. Psyllium: safe fiber for it is psyllium husks. You can simply add it to its food.

3. Wet Canned Food: if it refused to eat regular food, feed it high quality wet canned food with low grain content. This will be easier for it to digest.

4. Ginger: mix one teaspoon of powdered ginger in the food. This will help reduce muscle spasms and inflammation in the bowel.

5. Olive Oil or Mineral Oil: add olive oil or mineral oil to its’ regular food. Don’t give it to much as it may lead to diarrhea. Mixing it with its food makes the digestion process easy.

Remember to observe closely its bowel habit. Just like regular bowel movement habit is very important in humans, it’s also important in pets.