CONSTIPATION.
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If there is obvious straining with no result and the dog is in distress, then it
may be necessary to take the dog to Veterinarian for appropriate medical
attention. The cause is frequently
due to eating bones, especially splinters of bones.
It is a well-known that chicken bones are unsuitable for dogs, but very
often dog owners persist in feeing chicken bones to their dogs.
Even with larger bones, fragments of bone can lodge in the dog’s colon and
produce severe constipation. In most instances
this conditions cannot be treated at home and will require Veterinary
attention. A
dog may
have to be anesthetized by the
Veterinarian to remove the blockage.
There are other objects besides bones that cause the same problem.
Dogs are often scavengers and
if the dirt box is accessible and full of enticing food in plastic bags,
the dog may have access to this and
eating this can cause a blockage in the
bowel.
Dogs often have occasional bouts of constipation and if there no excessive
straining for long periods there is no reason for concern.
An excellent old home remedy is a
teaspoon of liquid paraffin.