[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Well, we were going to go to the store last night to get some sweet potatoes and milk, however, I did find a can of canned pumpkin in my pantry (I'm sure I bought it "just in case" - for emergencies like this), so I decided to try that first. Last night he fell asleep and slept through the night, so I didn't want to bother him...but this morning when he ate his first meal of the day, I mixed in some of the canned pumpkin. Immediately after that I let him out to go to the bathroom as he went straight to the door, so I had high hopes that maybe it was going to work Unfortunately, he went out....and, nothing He still just can't seem to go My poor little guy! Of course, this morning was only the first time he had it since all this constipation stuff started, so maybe I just need to give it a little more time. I am going to continue to give it to him throughout the day and see if it helps. I will also be going to the store later to get some sweet potatoes and milk just in case the canned pumpkin doesn't work. Heck, I am going to try everything.


How long should it take for the canned pumpkin to "kick in" do you think? And how long exactly should I let this go on before I take him to the vet to see what is going on? I was thinking that if he doesn't "go" today - that maybe I should take him in to see the vet tomorrow....but then again, maybe I should give it a little more time for the sweet potatoes/canned pumpkin/milk to kick in/work

Oh man Brooke he really is constipated! Gracie was still going it was just not an easy task for her. If he doesn't go today, I would call the vet tomorrow and just ask. I would be afraid his little tummy would start to hurt. BTW, it took a good full day before I saw any difference with Gracie and I think I kept her on the pumpkin for around 3 or 4 days total.