Help! Tucker is very constipated - YorkieTalk.com Forums

teri88 · 04-12-2008, 07:50 AM

I took Tucker out and he was trying to poop but couldn't. When I came back in and talked to my husband and 2 kids we concluded that he has not pooped in at least 2 days. I tried to do a search but it wouldn't work. Anyone know what to give him to help him go?

browniesmom622 · 04-12-2008, 07:53 AM

Here ya go

5 Month Old Yorkie Pup is Constipated :(

We'll be praying for some poop !!

bjh · 04-12-2008, 07:57 AM

Give him 1 teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin twice a day. You can add a little karo syrup to make it taste better. I pray he does not have a blockage. If he starts running any temperature or acting sick then please take him to the vet. Please keep us updated.

teri88 · 04-12-2008, 08:13 AM

Thank you. If he doesn't go today, our vet is opened on Sunday so I'll take him. He is not distressed at all. His usual energetic, goofy self.

Susan123 · 04-12-2008, 03:54 PM

You can usually get instant relief for them with a slither sliced off a glycerin suppository. Good luck, I hope he gets to feeling better.

Wylie's Mom · 04-12-2008, 04:01 PM

Also, a bit of "lube" will also help - so a bit of butter and/or olive oil/canola added to his food may help. I would also encourage him to drink extra water - maybe add some karo to a small bowl of water so he'll drink some extra water.

Morkie4 · 04-12-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Susan123

You can usually get instant relief for them with a slither sliced off a glycerin suppository. Good luck, I hope he gets to feeling better.

I knew about the pumpkin but this is a great idea in a real "NEED TO GO" situation!

Hope Tucker is doing better!

kalina82 · 04-12-2008, 04:15 PM

canned pumpkin or 1/2 tsp of metamucil should get things moving.

BabyFidgette · 04-12-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Also, a bit of "lube" will also help - so a bit of butter and/or olive oil/canola added to his food may help. I would also encourage him to drink extra water - maybe add some karo to a small bowl of water so he'll drink some extra water.

Oil is what I was going to say too.

I put a little vegetable oil in Baby's water and the poop slides out.

browniesmom622 · 04-12-2008, 04:50 PM

Any poop yet??

teri88 · 04-12-2008, 04:57 PM

No poop yet. I think I'm going to try giving him the suppository. (THAT should be interesting). He drinks plenty of water, I fill his dish twice a day. I gave him some pumpkin. He's not in any distress and he is eating and drinking. He strains but doesn't go. If he doesn't go tonight I'll take him to the vet in the morning. I'm thinking the suppository should do it, I'll keep you posted.

BabyFidgette · 04-12-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by teri88

No poop yet. I think I'm going to try giving him the suppository. (THAT should be interesting). He drinks plenty of water, I fill his dish twice a day. I gave him some pumpkin. He's not in any distress and he is eating and drinking. He strains but doesn't go. If he doesn't go tonight I'll take him to the vet in the morning. I'm thinking the suppository should do it, I'll keep you posted.

have fun with that! LOL

browniesmom622 · 04-12-2008, 05:44 PM

Please let us know !!
Do you think he could have eaten something ??

browniesmom622 · 04-13-2008, 06:35 AM

How are thing's this morning?

teri88 · 04-14-2008, 08:09 AM

Thanks for your great advice and thoughts. Tucker is fine. He had a normal (pumpkin colored) poop this morning. I don't know why he didn't go for a few days but he was never in any distress and his tummy wasn't extended. Should I give him a spoon full of pumpkin every day to keep him normal, or is it just for when he can't go? Thanks again for helping us!

04-12-2008, 07:50 AM	#1
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,836	Help! Tucker is very constipated I took Tucker out and he was trying to poop but couldn't. When I came back in and talked to my husband and 2 kids we concluded that he has not pooped in at least 2 days. I tried to do a search but it wouldn't work. Anyone know what to give him to help him go? __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

04-12-2008, 07:53 AM	#2
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,199 Blog Entries: 2	Here ya go 5 Month Old Yorkie Pup is Constipated :( We'll be praying for some poop !! __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

04-12-2008, 08:13 AM	#4
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,836	Thank you. If he doesn't go today, our vet is opened on Sunday so I'll take him. He is not distressed at all. His usual energetic, goofy self. __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

04-12-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,899 Blog Entries: 2	Also, a bit of "lube" will also help - so a bit of butter and/or olive oil/canola added to his food may help. I would also encourage him to drink extra water - maybe add some karo to a small bowl of water so he'll drink some extra water. __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

04-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#8
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,661 Blog Entries: 1	canned pumpkin or 1/2 tsp of metamucil should get things moving. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

04-12-2008, 07:57 AM	#3
bjh Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Texas Posts: 2,614	Give him 1 teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin twice a day. You can add a little karo syrup to make it taste better. I pray he does not have a blockage. If he starts running any temperature or acting sick then please take him to the vet. Please keep us updated.

04-12-2008, 03:54 PM	#5
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,379	You can usually get instant relief for them with a slither sliced off a glycerin suppository. Good luck, I hope he gets to feeling better.

04-12-2008, 04:50 PM	#10
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,199 Blog Entries: 2	Any poop yet?? __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

04-12-2008, 04:57 PM	#11
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,836	No poop yet. I think I'm going to try giving him the suppository. (THAT should be interesting). He drinks plenty of water, I fill his dish twice a day. I gave him some pumpkin. He's not in any distress and he is eating and drinking. He strains but doesn't go. If he doesn't go tonight I'll take him to the vet in the morning. I'm thinking the suppository should do it, I'll keep you posted. __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

04-12-2008, 05:44 PM	#13
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,199 Blog Entries: 2	Please let us know !! Do you think he could have eaten something ?? __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

04-13-2008, 06:35 AM	#14
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,199 Blog Entries: 2	How are thing's this morning? __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

04-14-2008, 08:09 AM	#15
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,836	Thanks for your great advice and thoughts. Tucker is fine. He had a normal (pumpkin colored) poop this morning. I don't know why he didn't go for a few days but he was never in any distress and his tummy wasn't extended. Should I give him a spoon full of pumpkin every day to keep him normal, or is it just for when he can't go? Thanks again for helping us! __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS