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luvmymonkies · 01-24-2006, 02:13 AM

I hope someone is up right now that can help me out here (it's like 3 AM my time). I just finished feeding Lil Maddie. I'm concerned because she hasn't gone poo within 24 hours. The last time she went, she went A LOT. Everything was a mess in there including herself. She doesn't seem uncomfortable and her belly isn't bloated any more than usual (just the normal after feeding). She has been going potty on her own, but I've still been cleaning her up with a cotton pad each time before she eats and each time she will still go pee pee a little. Even though she supposedly goes poo on her own, I've still tried to stimulate her to go before feedings. Anyone have any suggestions? I would imagine she must have to go poo by this point! I'm getting really worried. Is there something I could have done wrong to make her constipated? What do I do if she is? I would call my breeder friend, Mary, but it's so late/early. If I don't hear anything from anyone soon, I may just have to call anyway.

luvmymonkies · 01-24-2006, 02:36 AM

Anyone?? I know it's early...this is a real long shot

Jaspermom · 01-24-2006, 02:56 AM

Hope someone answers you soon. I think she will be OK for a few more hours until Mary is relatively awake to answer your question.

Hang in there!!

luvmymonkies · 01-24-2006, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaspermom

Hope someone answers you soon. I think she will be OK for a few more hours until Mary is relatively awake to answer your question.

Hang in there!!

I think if she doesn't go potty by the time her next feeding comes around (6:30AM) I will call. I still feel bad calling Mary that early, but I know she also has a litter of 5 newborns she is feeding every 2 hours, so maybe I won't really be waking her so much. I'm just worried and I can't go back to sleep now. For that reason, it makes it seem that much longer. I just checked on the little girl and she's just sleeping contently. If she were in some kind of discomfort, I think she would at least be whining a little...don't you think?

Jaspermom · 01-24-2006, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by luvmymonkies

I think if she doesn't go potty by the time her next feeding comes around (6:30AM) I will call. I just checked on the little girl and she's just sleeping contently. If she were in some kind of discomfort, I think she would at least be whining a little...don't you think?

She would feel icky, and I bet she would be awake. If she pooed so much the last time, she may have cleaned herself out, and has to "restock". I think she will be fine. And I know Mary will be expecting you to call on occasion and will be glad to help you! I am certain she will be up then. Go for it.

luvmymonkies · 01-24-2006, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaspermom

She would feel icky, and I bet she would be awake. If she pooed so much the last time, she may have cleaned herself out, and has to "restock". I think she will be fine. And I know Mary will be expecting you to call on occasion and will be glad to help you! I am certain she will be up then. Go for it.

You're probably right about "restocking"...LOL

. Yeah, I think Mary would rather I called her early than to not call at all if I was unsure of something. Since Lil Maddie appears to be feeling okay, I will try to relax about it for now. I'll just listen for anything ususual. Actually, any peep out of her would be unusual, so I will definitely know if something is up. Thanks for responding! I don't feel so alone

yorkiemom1970 · 01-24-2006, 03:39 AM

ohhh, poor lil maddie. stimulate her right after feedings. and if she doesn't go poo soon, call the vet. i wouldn't take any chances because she is really young and she is tooooo precious! she may be having digestion (constipation) problems due to being on formula.

luvmymonkies · 01-24-2006, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemom1970

ohhh, poor lil maddie. stimulate her right after feedings. and if she doesn't go poo soon, call the vet. i wouldn't take any chances because she is really young and she is tooooo precious! she may be having digestion (constipation) problems due to being on formula.

What would the vet do if she were constipated? Is there anything more that I can do for her besides stimulation after feedings? I've been doing that and so far, nothing. After her last feeding, I heard her release a little gas right after she burped. Maybe she's getting around to it?

luvmymonkies · 01-24-2006, 08:08 AM

Okay, I spoke to Mary this morning and she told me not to worry unless she seems like she's straining or uncomfortable. She said that if I'm worried about her staying regular, give her a little Nutrical. It has oils in it that will help to keep her regular and the vitamins wouldn't hurt her. I am still keeping a close eye on her, but I feel a little better now.

parkerpoo · 01-25-2006, 04:04 AM

Hi- I just searched "constipated" because I wanted to check out similar problems. Parker has had more soft poops with some mucus. I took a sample to be tested, but no results yet. Meantime, vet said switch to boiled hamburger and rice. We did that, and now he hasn't gone since noon yesterday. He is acting okay, so I guess I'll wait it out a little. I did feel better reading the suggestions, as usual.

luvmymonkies · 01-25-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by parkerpoo

Hi- I just searched "constipated" because I wanted to check out similar problems. Parker has had more soft poops with some mucus. I took a sample to be tested, but no results yet. Meantime, vet said switch to boiled hamburger and rice. We did that, and now he hasn't gone since noon yesterday. He is acting okay, so I guess I'll wait it out a little. I did feel better reading the suggestions, as usual.

How old is parker?

parkerpoo · 01-25-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by luvmymonkies

How old is parker?

Parker is just four months and 1 week now.

luvmymonkies · 01-25-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by parkerpoo

Parker is just four months and 1 week now.

I remember when Maddie was that age, I had the exact same problem with her. The vet tested it and found no parasites or anything. He gave me some kind of medicine for her digestion and it cleared up (I wish I could have remember what it was). He said that she may have some sort of irritation from something she was eating. At the time, she was eating "Greenies" which I have since found are bad for them. Are you giving him any kind of treat that you feel could be a cause for concern?
I would suggest what Mary, the breeder helping me and educating me with my "new mommy" issues (as we call it), has told me to do. She suggested giving a little nutrical, which contains cod liver oil, which should help with keeping him regular.
Has Parker pooed yet?

parkerpoo · 01-26-2006, 05:10 AM

Thanks for the info. Parker did poo once or twice. I think it must have been the fact that I changed his food. The vet said try to stick w/dry, and the Eukanuba was giving him runny stools, so I got Royal Canin. I don't think I did it gradual enough, so now we have given the rice and meat w/some dry until he gets regular again.

parkerpoo · 01-26-2006, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemom1970

ohhh, poor lil maddie. stimulate her right after feedings. and if she doesn't go poo soon, call the vet. i wouldn't take any chances because she is really young and she is tooooo precious! she may be having digestion (constipation) problems due to being on formula.

Please- how do you stimulate after feeding? I mean, I have an idea what that might mean, but I've never really heard of it 'til now.

01-24-2006, 02:13 AM	#1
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	Constipation? Help! I hope someone is up right now that can help me out here (it's like 3 AM my time). I just finished feeding Lil Maddie. I'm concerned because she hasn't gone poo within 24 hours. The last time she went, she went A LOT. Everything was a mess in there including herself. She doesn't seem uncomfortable and her belly isn't bloated any more than usual (just the normal after feeding). She has been going potty on her own, but I've still been cleaning her up with a cotton pad each time before she eats and each time she will still go pee pee a little. Even though she supposedly goes poo on her own, I've still tried to stimulate her to go before feedings. Anyone have any suggestions? I would imagine she must have to go poo by this point! I'm getting really worried. Is there something I could have done wrong to make her constipated? What do I do if she is? I would call my breeder friend, Mary, but it's so late/early. If I don't hear anything from anyone soon, I may just have to call anyway. __________________ Heather, Monkey & Lil Maddie Play in peace my sweet Maddie girl. We miss you so much. 1/02/06

01-24-2006, 02:36 AM	#2
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	Anyone?? I know it's early...this is a real long shot __________________ Heather, Monkey & Lil Maddie Play in peace my sweet Maddie girl. We miss you so much. 1/02/06

01-24-2006, 02:56 AM	#3
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,719	Sorry, sweetie! Hope someone answers you soon. I think she will be OK for a few more hours until Mary is relatively awake to answer your question. Hang in there!! __________________ Glad SSLS Ladybugs RULE! Love my girlies! Wosie Dreama

01-24-2006, 08:08 AM	#9
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	Okay, I spoke to Mary this morning and she told me not to worry unless she seems like she's straining or uncomfortable. She said that if I'm worried about her staying regular, give her a little Nutrical. It has oils in it that will help to keep her regular and the vitamins wouldn't hurt her. I am still keeping a close eye on her, but I feel a little better now. __________________ Heather, Monkey & Lil Maddie Play in peace my sweet Maddie girl. We miss you so much. 1/02/06

01-24-2006, 03:39 AM	#7
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	ohhh, poor lil maddie. stimulate her right after feedings. and if she doesn't go poo soon, call the vet. i wouldn't take any chances because she is really young and she is tooooo precious! she may be having digestion (constipation) problems due to being on formula.

01-25-2006, 04:04 AM	#10
parkerpoo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 54	Hi- I just searched "constipated" because I wanted to check out similar problems. Parker has had more soft poops with some mucus. I took a sample to be tested, but no results yet. Meantime, vet said switch to boiled hamburger and rice. We did that, and now he hasn't gone since noon yesterday. He is acting okay, so I guess I'll wait it out a little. I did feel better reading the suggestions, as usual.

01-26-2006, 05:10 AM	#14
parkerpoo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 54	Thanks for the info. Parker did poo once or twice. I think it must have been the fact that I changed his food. The vet said try to stick w/dry, and the Eukanuba was giving him runny stools, so I got Royal Canin. I don't think I did it gradual enough, so now we have given the rice and meat w/some dry until he gets regular again.