Dooie is Constipated! Any suggestions.....? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

DooiesMom · 07-26-2009, 08:53 AM

He hasn't gone in 2 days and keeps dragging his bum along the carpet for comfort I guess.... I think I should give him something that will get things moving along. I have heard of giving your dog "Pedialite" (which is like a laxative juice for children) but I do not want to just wing it. Does anybody have an idea?

chachi · 07-26-2009, 08:56 AM

Give him some canned pumpkin. It is a regulator and is good for both diahrea and constipation

DooiesMom · 07-26-2009, 09:13 AM

Perfect, thanks for the advise. I'll try it ASAP and let you know how it goes!!!

yorkshiremom · 07-27-2009, 12:45 PM

You can sprinkle Metamucil on his food. The vet suggested 1/2 teaspoon per day for Sadie and she weighs 6lbs. Get the unflavored/plain metamucil they don't like the orange flavored but she loves the plain.

DooiesMom · 07-27-2009, 12:52 PM

Well I will have to try both idea's next time because before I even returned home with the canned pumpkin, Dooie had finally "made a move" so to speak. So thank you again for the advice!!

YT is so awesome, I don't know how I survived without it!!

BLowry · 07-27-2009, 03:44 PM

I had this problem with Lillie last night. All of a sudden she bounced right back to being herself...She pooped this morning just fine..I didn't even have to give her the pumpkin....has he been checked for worms? sometimes butt scooting could mean worms...or...maybe his anal gland needs to be cleaned...just a thought

xoxodoglover89 · 07-27-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Give him some canned pumpkin. It is a regulator and is good for both diahrea and constipation

Just make sure it's pure canned pumpkin, NOT the pumpkin pie filling!

chestermama · 07-27-2009, 05:42 PM

they will drag their butt when their anal glands need to be emptied as well, is he biting as his butt that is another thing they will do as well. Chester has to go to the vet to get his emptied, little dogs can have this problem.

Sarah Sadie · 07-27-2009, 08:16 PM

My little guy has a sensitive digestive system, and gets constipated easily. When I mix my own dose of Metamucil with orange juice, he gets a couple tablespoons of the juice in his food dish. He loves a spoonful of applesauce, sliced apples, peaches, bananas, apricots, and most fruits that I eat. He eats green beans, as well. The regular applesauce and his "juice" keep him moving. Just be sure to NEVER give your Yorkie grapes or raisins. They are deadly!

DooiesMom · 07-28-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

I had this problem with Lillie last night. All of a sudden she bounced right back to being herself...She pooped this morning just fine..I didn't even have to give her the pumpkin....has he been checked for worms? sometimes butt scooting could mean worms...or...maybe his anal gland needs to be cleaned...just a thought

He has been checked for worms, but I'm not so sure about the gland cleaning. I'll look into that.

Although funny to watch sometimes, bum scooting can't be very comfortable for him, or good for the carpet..... poor little guy...

07-26-2009, 08:53 AM	#1
DooiesMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clearlake, Manitoba Canada Posts: 92	Dooie is Constipated! Any suggestions.....? He hasn't gone in 2 days and keeps dragging his bum along the carpet for comfort I guess.... I think I should give him something that will get things moving along. I have heard of giving your dog "Pedialite" (which is like a laxative juice for children) but I do not want to just wing it. Does anybody have an idea?

07-26-2009, 08:56 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Give him some canned pumpkin. It is a regulator and is good for both diahrea and constipation __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-27-2009, 03:44 PM	#6
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I had this problem with Lillie last night. All of a sudden she bounced right back to being herself...She pooped this morning just fine..I didn't even have to give her the pumpkin....has he been checked for worms? sometimes butt scooting could mean worms...or...maybe his anal gland needs to be cleaned...just a thought __________________ Brenda

07-27-2009, 08:16 PM	#9
Sarah Sadie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 87	My little guy needs fiber frequently My little guy has a sensitive digestive system, and gets constipated easily. When I mix my own dose of Metamucil with orange juice, he gets a couple tablespoons of the juice in his food dish. He loves a spoonful of applesauce, sliced apples, peaches, bananas, apricots, and most fruits that I eat. He eats green beans, as well. The regular applesauce and his "juice" keep him moving. Just be sure to NEVER give your Yorkie grapes or raisins. They are deadly!

07-26-2009, 09:13 AM	#3
DooiesMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clearlake, Manitoba Canada Posts: 92	Perfect, thanks for the advise. I'll try it ASAP and let you know how it goes!!!

07-27-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
yorkshiremom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 18	You can sprinkle Metamucil on his food. The vet suggested 1/2 teaspoon per day for Sadie and she weighs 6lbs. Get the unflavored/plain metamucil they don't like the orange flavored but she loves the plain.

07-27-2009, 12:52 PM	#5
DooiesMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clearlake, Manitoba Canada Posts: 92	Well I will have to try both idea's next time because before I even returned home with the canned pumpkin, Dooie had finally "made a move" so to speak. So thank you again for the advice!! YT is so awesome, I don't know how I survived without it!!

07-27-2009, 05:42 PM	#8
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	they will drag their butt when their anal glands need to be emptied as well, is he biting as his butt that is another thing they will do as well. Chester has to go to the vet to get his emptied, little dogs can have this problem.