Young puppies can become constipated because they don't stop and drink water often enough. Anything you can do to encourage more fluid will be helpful. I hate to recommend canned dog food because it can be so devastating to their teeth, but that may be a way to go. We give baby carrots as chew toys and they're full of moisture. Canned pumpkin, or any kind of cooked non-starchy vegetable will help also. I would recommend soaking the dry food, but I recently read an article that that's not such a good idea.
We actually feed a raw, home-made diet and don't have this problem or diarrhea for that matter, ever.
Any kind of digestive problem can be very serious in a young Yorkie puppy, so you're so very smart for staying on top of it.
CJ |