Lush Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 HI I have a 5 year old labrador and he is struggling with his digestion at the moment and is constipated. Is there anything that anyone can recommend that I can safely give him to digest to you know "get the bowels moving"? In humans good old castor oil can do the trick but I have no idea when it comes to our canine friends. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlingdog Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 HII have a 5 year old labrador and he is struggling with his digestion at the moment and is constipated. Is there anything that anyone can recommend that I can safely give him to digest to you know "get the bowels moving"? In humans good old castor oil can do the trick but I have no idea when it comes to our canine friends. Thanks I sometimes have used a tin of oily fish and that has helped. Hope he gets 'moving' soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I think people give their dog a little bit of Yoghurt? or is that when they have the runs? I know this sounds weird, but I give Charlie warm water and we go for a walk.. that always do the trick with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Hi- is this constipation - or are you just noticing him expending effort in toileting? What is he being fed, and how much exercise is he getting? Has anything changed in his diet'routine around the time you noticed this? Was everything Ok at his last vet check? is struggling with his digestion at the moment Are there other problems ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Last night my hubby gave him some asian flat noodles and I think this has clogged him up. He doesnt seem unwell at all, just hasnt made any effort to go to the toilet. He is constantly burping (like we do when we have indigestion I guess). I thought I would try to get him to poop first before taking him to the vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 My oldie used to have constipation problems too. Vet suggested to give her some parrafin oil. It worked a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 1 cup of cooked mashed sweet potato or 1 tin of sardines still in their oil will do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 thanks heaps for all the suggestions.....I feel a little bit more at ease now. No more noodles for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I always used parrafin oil with my old corgi, who was prone to this. Our vet pointed out that while it put a nice slick coating on the insides to help things move through, it didn't actually soften the stools. When my girl was old and having trouble even holding the position to poo we were giving her stool softeners. I can't remember the dose, but the vet said it was fine to get some from the chemist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 A tin of Pal? I usually keep a couple of tins for just that purpose...mydogs think they are getting a treat at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 psyllium husks... moisten and add to food.. will keep stools soft and easier to pass.. but do not assume that it is just constipation if it is a recurrent problem.. have the vet check it out H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Psyllium seed husks Looks like bran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I also use psyllium husks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I think people give their dog a little bit of Yoghurt? or is that when they have the runs?I know this sounds weird, but I give Charlie warm water and we go for a walk.. that always do the trick with him :D Yogurt is a blocker How about mashed pumpkin in Pal or Sardines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now