Bundyburger Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 (edited) We think our lil girlie is constipated. There doesn't seem to be much of her poop around, and what poo there is it's quite rock solid. She left half her dinner yesterday and she left it all tonight... It's not like her. She will however eat the cat food but wouldn't touch it tonight even. We'll keep an eye on her, and if she doesn't eat dinner tomorrow we'll book her in to the vet Edited October 26, 2005 by Vizsla_Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffanyAmber Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Feel her stomach, is it hard and/or bulging? She could be in pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverblue Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Metamucil :p from the supermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffanyAmber Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Physillium Husks. Its cheaper. Same stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dali-love Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 castor oil is very good I've heard but don't give too much as than she will have the runs for a little while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Feel her stomach, is it hard and/or bulging?She could be in pain. Didn't seem to be. Will check again shortly once the food has settled a bit, cos she had a munch on a bit of food, but didn't gulp it like she normally dones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 (edited) A tin of Pal should get things moving. Although if she is off her food it does seem as though a trip to the vet is in order. Hope she's okay. Edited October 24, 2005 by Dru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 She was just outside playing ball with her usual gusto. Will feed her in the morning and see how she goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectraWoman Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 If, aside from the lack of poo, she is okay - I would concur with the castor oil and PAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonaro Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 When one of our pups had trouble pooping and it was starting to cause concern so I rang an a/hours vet and they said a tablespoon of olive oil. So we gave her that. Vet said if nothing in an hour - give another and then if nothing then we would have to see the vet. She pooped just on the hour. One releived pup - very relieved people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 (edited) We gave her some olive oil. She might have done one poop, but it looks too big too be hers. I called her to come out of the kennel and she didn't want to get out. Also when she stood her back legs were kind of splayed to the side... I thought her stomach felt kind of hard, yet when i pressed on it gently it didn't seem to hurt. I did this earlier and she started shaking a minute or so later but it didn't last for too long, she just asked to go outside and went back to bed... I think we should probably get her to the vet, she's just not right. She ate but she only had one or two bites, this is not like our garbage guts! Will let you know if I can talk Mum into going or not... they think its just constipation so we shuld just keep giving her oil until she feels better, but I don't think thats the right way to go... better to be safe than sorry, she could be hurting and not telling us. Edited October 25, 2005 by Vizsla_Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bommy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 she could have a small blockage of some sort I would be going to the vet too. Jacq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 We're off to the vet in half an hour. She ate a tiny bit a little while ago, but mum took one look at her when she got home and said we were taking her in so we're going :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Well she's not sure what it is, so she's had a shot of anti inflamatories and an antibiotic. She's not constipated though. If she's not eating by tomorrow night we have to think about getting blood tests done as its a worry that she hasn't eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tianakaesha Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Am thinking of you chica... keep us up to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Do you reckon I could put some liver sprinkles on her rice and chicken to encourage her to eat, or would that be too rich?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You could boil up some chicken and mix it with some rice (if you haven't already tried it?)- it's easy on the stomach and most dogs seem to love it. You could also try mixing in a little chicken stock powder (but not too much as it's very salty) - it smells like 'people food' and will often encourage dogs to eat. Another thing you could try is cottage cheese mixed with some food. Both are recommended by vets I work with to owners with dogs recovering from illness. I would avoid feeding too many liver treats as they are very rich and can cause diarrhea. I hope your vet can find out what's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Yeah she has to have the rice and chicken, but she hates it because it's boring.. which is why i thought a tiny sprinkle of liver might make her eat it. I'll try the chicken stock with the lot I have on the stove now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girl05 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Hi, Is your dog okay now? Did you find out what was wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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