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Karateman · 07-01-2006, 01:51 PM

I've got a 10 week old female Yorkie which I just brought home 2 nites ago and she had a constipation problem this morning. I took her to the vet and got a $287 bill. They simply x-rayed her and gave her an enima to release the stool that was partially protruding. I tried to pull it with my fingers at first, but it proved fruitless.

The vet said the cause is the "Hill's Prescribed Diet Canine T/D" maintainence bites as it's really for adult dogs. The seller gave me the sample T/D and said she likes them 3 times per day. Vet says they cause constipation.

Vet also suggests I add in a bit of canned dog food with the Nutrience brand puppy kibbles. I would rather just moisten the kibbles first and serve only kibbles, but unsure if it will help alone?

Also, how much is the right amount of kibble to serve per day? Package suggests 1/3 cup per day. Your help is appreciated.

07-01-2006, 01:51 PM	#1
Karateman Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 20	What to do for constipation? I've got a 10 week old female Yorkie which I just brought home 2 nites ago and she had a constipation problem this morning. I took her to the vet and got a $287 bill. They simply x-rayed her and gave her an enima to release the stool that was partially protruding. I tried to pull it with my fingers at first, but it proved fruitless. The vet said the cause is the "Hill's Prescribed Diet Canine T/D" maintainence bites as it's really for adult dogs. The seller gave me the sample T/D and said she likes them 3 times per day. Vet says they cause constipation. Vet also suggests I add in a bit of canned dog food with the Nutrience brand puppy kibbles. I would rather just moisten the kibbles first and serve only kibbles, but unsure if it will help alone? Also, how much is the right amount of kibble to serve per day? Package suggests 1/3 cup per day. Your help is appreciated.