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Glad to be of help Sarah. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

thanks so much your advise has been a real big help.

-- Contributed by: sarah

Hi Sarah,

That actually sounds more like your friend's dog has an anal gland problem and will likely need to see a vet for treatment. Check out the following articles for more helpful info.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hi just been looking at the page because i thought my friends dog had constipation, but these symtoms are completly different. my friends dog keeps rubbing his rear end all over the carpets and sofas leaving bits of poo an blood everywhere.any ideas?

-- Contributed by: sarah

Hi Nicole,

Since I'm not a vet, it would be best if you called your vet and asked for follow up advice directly. I'm a little concerned that your dog hasn't gotten back to a regular schedule with his stools, and that this could be a sign that there is some constipation.

First and foremost, it's important to encourage your dog to drink fresh water to help his system operate as it should.

When you call your vet, you should also ask if it would be alright to add a couple of spoonfuls of plain canned pumpkin to your dog's daily ration. This is a good source of insoluable fiber, and it can be an aid when dealing with constipation. If your vet gives the okay, you can go ahead and try it. I just wouldn't advise doing it until you get the okay because you don't want to make your dog's situation worse.

Thanks for your question, and I hope your dog is back to normal soon.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Kelly, This past weekend my 1 1/2 year old lab was kept over night for constipation. They needed to administer an enema for relief. At time of discharge no instructions were provided, as far as diet, prevention, s/s to watch for. Initially I brought him in because he was lacking an appetite. Do you have any recommendations for me as far as treatment and things to look out for. I am just concerned because he has only had 2 bowel movements since he came home. Typically he goes around 3-4 times/day. He is also what seems to be coughing. But I am not sure if he is nauseous and trying to vomit! What do you think?

-- Contributed by: Nicole Roan

Hi Nadine,

Sometimes it's helpful to add two tablespoons of plain canned pumpkin to a dog's dinner to help relieve constipation. Pumpkin is rich in insoluable fiber so it helps push things through. Try this for a couple of days and see if your dog is going regularly again. In the meantime, don't hesitate to call your vet if the problem becomes worse.

Thanks for your question, and I hope your dog adjusts to the change in environment soon.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Kelly:

I sent you the email regardig my 11 yr old yellow lab we just moved and he no longer has grass we have a pool and alot of concrete he use to go in the back yard now he seems to walk around and around i take him out front to go on the grass but he just wants to sit down he was wimpering but not as much he has a hard time getting up he just wants to sleep he has a great apetite and is drinking water but i am a little worried he did poop last night and i noticed a little blood in his stool i have had him back on his guclamosie medicne i put in his food please adivse andhelp thank you

-- Contributed by: nadine
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