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Hi R. Tarone,

I agree that it's best to consult a vet when problems arise. A home treatment may work in some cases, but the vet's supervision and advice/recommendations are invaluable.

Thanks for your input. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Joy,

Yes, pumpkin is sometimes useful for moving things along, but it's not suitable for every situation. However, it is important to use plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling contains spices and other additives. You want to be sure to use the plain pumpkin.

It's always best to consult your vet before trying a home treatment, so if you suspect your dog is constipated or might have a worse blockage, call the vet for advice first.

Thanks for your input. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I hope you would take your dog to the vet immediately just like you would take your kids to the hospital.

-- Contributed by: R. Tarone

I FORGOT TO SAY THE REASON IT WORKS IS BECAUSE IT IS SOOO HIGH IN FIBER. JOY

-- Contributed by: JOY

I WATCH A LOT OF THE ANIMAL CHANNEL AND I DO KNOW THAT FEEDING PUMPIN PIE FILLING TO PETS WILL MOVE ALONG ANYTHING THEY HAVE EATEN THAT CAN PASS...IE. AN IGUANA ATE AN ERASER, ETC. THE VET (ON TV) SAID THAT PUMPKIN IS SOMETHING ALL PETS LOVE AND WILL WILLINGLY EAT IT AND THEY SHOWED X-RAYS BEFORE EATING IT AND AFTER EATING IT AND SURE ENOUGH IT HAD MOVED ALONG THE ERASER (XTRA LARGE) ALONG THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. HE SAID HE ALWAYS TRIES PUMPKIN BEFORE DOING SURGERY TO SEE IF IT WILL INDEED PASS. FYI. GOOD LUCK, YOU PROBABLY HAVE ALREADY HANDLED THE SITUATION AT HAND.

-- Contributed by: JOY
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