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Suzy · 07-19-2008, 05:03 AM

Sorry your furbaby's backed up

Try a teaspoon or two of canned pumpkin. Make sure it's just plain canned pumpkin, and not the pumpkin pie filling (has too much sugar and spices and other fillers). I bought a can awhile back and froze the rest in small containers for the next time my two have poo problems. Canned pumpkin will help with constipation and/or with diarrhea, it's a natural way to get the digestive tract back to normal.

I would also push fluids-try giving her some ice cubes, and make sure she's drinking enough water. Fiber also might help-discontinue the treats she's eating now, and try small pieces of fruit like bananas, apples (no seeds!) or veggies like spinach leaves, squash, or carrot pieces.

Edit: Make sure you DON'T give her any raisins or grapes as fruit-they can be toxic to dogs.

07-19-2008, 05:03 AM	#3
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Sorry your furbaby's backed up Try a teaspoon or two of canned pumpkin. Make sure it's just plain canned pumpkin, and not the pumpkin pie filling (has too much sugar and spices and other fillers). I bought a can awhile back and froze the rest in small containers for the next time my two have poo problems. Canned pumpkin will help with constipation and/or with diarrhea, it's a natural way to get the digestive tract back to normal. I would also push fluids-try giving her some ice cubes, and make sure she's drinking enough water. Fiber also might help-discontinue the treats she's eating now, and try small pieces of fruit like bananas, apples (no seeds!) or veggies like spinach leaves, squash, or carrot pieces. Edit: Make sure you DON'T give her any raisins or grapes as fruit-they can be toxic to dogs. __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!