Constipation in dogs is a common symptom, not a disease. If the number of bowel movements is reduced, the amount of feces is small and dry and dull, it is called constipation. If the constipation lasts too long and becomes chronic constipation for more than 3 months, constipation will cause other diseases to occur in the dog. In severe cases, the life of the dog can endanger.
Constipation not only makes the dog suffer from pain, but long-term constipation can also cause malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, anemia, and low immunity. In severe cases, dehydration, electrolyte disorders, and continuous production of various gas and toxins, resulting in gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, poor appetite, mental tension, and even skin diseases, hypertension, and heart disease.
Causes of constipation in dogs
1. When a dog is in a strange environment, such as entering a new family or contacting strangers and things, it will cause emotional changes in the dog, causing psychological pressure, which will lead to constipation. (Traveling can also cause constipation to dogs)
2. The dog's lack of exercise (lack of exercise) in daily life will lead to constipation.
3. During the diet, too little dietary fiber intake and insufficient water consumption will lead to constipation in the dog.
4. Dogs and elderly dogs during pregnancy can also cause constipation due to hormone changes.
5. During the feeding process, accidentally eating stones can easily hinder excretion. Excessive intake of bones can also lead to constipation.
6. If a dog's weight exceeds the standard, it will cause frequent diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, and it will also lead to constipation.
7. Dogs have damage to the pelvis, enteritis, rectal, anal lesions and other organic diseases, which can lead to constipation.
Constipation of dogs
1. The defecation interval between dogs should not be too long. The bowel movement of puppies should not exceed 1-2 hours. Adult dogs should not exceed 3-4 hours. Training dogs should not exceed 8 hours. If the owner is too long, he should carefully observe the dog's defecation.
2. The dog shows difficulty and tension in defecation when going to the toilet, and makes a whimpering sound.
3. Observe whether there are any abnormalities in the poop excretion of the dog, such as: dark color, unformed, bloodshot or mucus, etc.
4. When you have severe constipation, you will vomit and you need to take your dog to seek medical treatment immediately.
5. Some dogs will become unstable after constipation, become anxious, barking more, and even attacking people.
Solutions for constipation in dogs
1. Constipation can also be solved by massage. The owner can gently massage his belly (preferably in the same direction), and the things deposited in the belly will move downward, thereby improving the dog's constipation. Massage can relieve constipation in dogs. When constipation is serious, you must consult a veterinarian.
2. Simple diet therapy: Feed foods that are easy to digest and rich in fiber, such as: health products that promote gastrointestinal motility (probiotics, whole intestine powder) or some vegetables suitable for digestion, including organic ingredients (such as foods rich in malic acid and aloe) and moisture absorption, which can improve their gastrointestinal absorption (avoid feeding too much dry food, snacks, and processed foods).
3. For dogs with poor digestion and absorption of gastrointestinal intestines, pay attention to their diet and try not to eat difficult-to-digestible foods or strong irritating foods. In addition, during the daily feeding of dogs, some probiotics should be added to the food from time to time for the dog to eat together to help regulate the gastrointestinal intestines and promote digestion and absorption.