What can I give Stedman for Constipation? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

stedmansmommy · 07-12-2008, 11:02 PM

So....my little guy seems to be constipated tonight

This came out of the blue and I have no idea what I can give him to help make him GO

My poor little guy

I want to help him so badly.....can anyone recommend something for me to give him?

Thanks in advance!

stedmansmommy · 07-12-2008, 11:06 PM

Doesn't canned pumpkin help with this? And just in case, is there anything else?

YorkieChick1 · 07-12-2008, 11:07 PM

My holistic vet told me that pumpkin works but sweet potato works faster. Just bake or microwave one, peel it and mash it!! Hope it helps!! Good Luck!

stedmansmommy · 07-12-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

My holistic vet told me that pumpkin works but sweet potato works faster. Just bake or microwave one, peel it and mash it!! Hope it helps!! Good Luck!

Thank you SO MUCH! Darn it, I don't have any sweet potatoes at the moment, but ya better believe I will go to the store at almost 1:30 a.m. to get one if thats what my baby needs!

I just want him to feel better

I can't STAND to see them in any pain

stedmansmommy · 07-12-2008, 11:16 PM

I just found this online....does it sound good/right?? (especially the milk part)???

Never withhold water from your pet as this could set her up for kidney problems and other behavioral issues. Prevent constipation by adding vegetables to her diet. Many people use a combination of cut green beans mixed with wetted dry dog food. Don't forget that exercise is a great constipation cure. Depending on the age and condition of your dog, a long walk or a vigorous game of fetch does a great job of kick-starting a sluggish bowel and will have your dog as regular as clockwork in no time. Milk will often help the constipation problem as dogs even reluctant to drink water will most often drink the milk offered. Offer a small bowlful and let her lap it up. She will initially have a runny stool but it should solve the constipation problem. Canned pumpkin in its pureed form (not pumpkin pie filling) is also a great stool softener and a natural remedy for constipation. It helps soothe an upset stomach or indigestion in both cats and dogs. It is very rich in fiber and adding just one or two teaspoonfuls to your pet's food often gets their system moving in no time. Dogs may eat it by itself and that's all right too.

emilyann · 07-12-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

I just found this online....does it sound good/right?? (especially the milk part)???

Never withhold water from your pet as this could set her up for kidney problems and other behavioral issues. Prevent constipation by adding vegetables to her diet. Many people use a combination of cut green beans mixed with wetted dry dog food. Don't forget that exercise is a great constipation cure. Depending on the age and condition of your dog, a long walk or a vigorous game of fetch does a great job of kick-starting a sluggish bowel and will have your dog as regular as clockwork in no time. Milk will often help the constipation problem as dogs even reluctant to drink water will most often drink the milk offered. Offer a small bowlful and let her lap it up. She will initially have a runny stool but it should solve the constipation problem. Canned pumpkin in its pureed form (not pumpkin pie filling) is also a great stool softener and a natural remedy for constipation. It helps soothe an upset stomach or indigestion in both cats and dogs. It is very rich in fiber and adding just one or two teaspoonfuls to your pet's food often gets their system moving in no time. Dogs may eat it by itself and that's all right too.

Sounds right to me but I may not know what I'm talking about. I just know I've always heard milk will cause runny poop which obviously means it will help with constipation, right? Hope someone lets you know something if not, I'd try the milk.

stedmansmommy · 07-12-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by emilyann

Sounds right to me but I may not know what I'm talking about. I just know I've always heard milk will cause runny poop which obviously means it will help with constipation, right? Hope someone lets you know something if not, I'd try the milk.

Hahaha!

Thanks girl

I too have heard that milk will cause loose stools in our babies, I just didn't know if it was "ok" to let them just lap it up like that...but I guess it won't hurt if you are letting them have it just to try and get them to "go" lol

And wouldn't ya know, I ran out of MILK today

So I have no milk OR sweet potatoes

Looks like it's a LATE trip to the store for me, hubbs and the kiddos

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 07-13-2008, 05:51 AM

How's Stedman today?
Go Stedy, Go!

emilyann · 07-13-2008, 09:14 AM

I'm wondering too, how did everything go?! Did you get the poop worked out?

tiggerr36792 · 07-13-2008, 09:21 AM

Canned pumpkin works great. I hope everything came out okay in the end!

Sloan · 07-13-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggerr36792

Canned pumpkin works great. I hope everything came out okay in the end!

HAHAHAHA!!!! Good one!

I too hope the lil guy feels better today.

grandmatoall · 07-13-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggerr36792

Canned pumpkin works great. I hope everything came out okay in the end!

Too cute. Hope Stedman is ok and things have started moving for him.

zoeybear · 07-13-2008, 09:35 AM

The last 2X Zoeybear got plugged up, I took her to the vet for a puppy enema. Im gonna try pumpkin next time because the enema is too traumatic. Hope Sted is better today.

Nikki+2 · 07-13-2008, 09:47 AM

Awww, poor little Stedman. How is he doing today? Gracie was constipated recently also. Isn't it strange when it pops up out of the blue like that? I still have no idea what brought it on. Anyway, I gave her canned pumpkin twice a day with her regular meals and she was fine after a few days. I'll remember the sweet potato if it happens again.

cesar49 · 07-13-2008, 09:48 AM

this is dietary.... but maybe a rectal suppository will help..

07-12-2008, 11:02 PM	#1
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 13,760 Blog Entries: 4	What can I give Stedman for Constipation? So....my little guy seems to be constipated tonight This came out of the blue and I have no idea what I can give him to help make him GO My poor little guy I want to help him so badly.....can anyone recommend something for me to give him? Thanks in advance! __________________ HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas from Stedman, Tatum and myself!

07-12-2008, 11:06 PM	#2
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 13,760 Blog Entries: 4	Doesn't canned pumpkin help with this? And just in case, is there anything else? __________________ HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas from Stedman, Tatum and myself!

07-12-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,870	My holistic vet told me that pumpkin works but sweet potato works faster. Just bake or microwave one, peel it and mash it!! Hope it helps!! Good Luck! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke Mindy BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

07-12-2008, 11:16 PM	#5
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 13,760 Blog Entries: 4	I just found this online....does it sound good/right?? (especially the milk part)??? Never withhold water from your pet as this could set her up for kidney problems and other behavioral issues. Prevent constipation by adding vegetables to her diet. Many people use a combination of cut green beans mixed with wetted dry dog food. Don't forget that exercise is a great constipation cure. Depending on the age and condition of your dog, a long walk or a vigorous game of fetch does a great job of kick-starting a sluggish bowel and will have your dog as regular as clockwork in no time. Milk will often help the constipation problem as dogs even reluctant to drink water will most often drink the milk offered. Offer a small bowlful and let her lap it up. She will initially have a runny stool but it should solve the constipation problem. Canned pumpkin in its pureed form (not pumpkin pie filling) is also a great stool softener and a natural remedy for constipation. It helps soothe an upset stomach or indigestion in both cats and dogs. It is very rich in fiber and adding just one or two teaspoonfuls to your pet's food often gets their system moving in no time. Dogs may eat it by itself and that's all right too. __________________ HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas from Stedman, Tatum and myself!

07-13-2008, 05:51 AM	#8
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07-13-2008, 09:14 AM	#9
emilyann Lovin' my Lillybug♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,586	I'm wondering too, how did everything go?! Did you get the poop worked out? __________________ lovin' my lillybug SANTA PAWS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

07-13-2008, 09:21 AM	#10
tiggerr36792 DNG Presley Yorkie's Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 6,390 Blog Entries: 1	Canned pumpkin works great. I hope everything came out okay in the end! __________________ Debbie DNG Presley Yorkie's www.dngpresleyyorkies.com - Come visit our puppies!! Official YT Members of both the Pink & the CrAzY cLuB!!!

07-13-2008, 09:35 AM	#13
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,068	The last 2X Zoeybear got plugged up, I took her to the vet for a puppy enema. Im gonna try pumpkin next time because the enema is too traumatic. Hope Sted is better today. __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

07-13-2008, 09:47 AM	#14
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 6,269	Awww, poor little Stedman. How is he doing today? Gracie was constipated recently also. Isn't it strange when it pops up out of the blue like that? I still have no idea what brought it on. Anyway, I gave her canned pumpkin twice a day with her regular meals and she was fine after a few days. I'll remember the sweet potato if it happens again. __________________ The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them, that’s the essence of inhumanity. George Bernard Shaw

07-13-2008, 09:48 AM	#15
cesar49 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,258 Blog Entries: 1	this is dietary.... but maybe a rectal suppository will help.. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.