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Jaam · 07-16-2012, 04:52 PM

What can I give my 12 week old baby Max for constipation?

lynzy420 · 07-16-2012, 05:08 PM

Go to the baking section of your Grocery Market, buy a can of 100% pure pumpkin...unsweetened. Put a tablespoon or 2 in his food, or on a plate by itself...guarantee it will work. The good thing about pumpkin is it helps diahrea too. Amazing stuff!

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-16-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lynzy420

Go to the baking section of your Grocery Market, buy a can of 100% pure pumpkin...unsweetened. Put a tablespoon or 2 in his food, or on a plate by itself...guarantee it will work. The good thing about pumpkin is it helps diahrea too. Amazing stuff!

kjc · 07-16-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaam

What can I give my 12 week old baby Max for constipation?

If he's looking bloated, I would go to the vet or an ER vet, JMHO. I don't mess around with very young puppies.

Jaam · 07-16-2012, 05:56 PM

Thanks for your quick replies. He's not bloated. My girlfriend was reading over the phone about pumpkin. Thank You. On my way to the store

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-16-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaam

Thanks for your quick replies. He's not bloated. My girlfriend was reading over the phone about pumpkin. Thank You. On my way to the store

I would pick up 2 cans.

. I always try to keep one on hand. It works wonders for constipation and diarrhea!

kjc · 07-16-2012, 06:07 PM

Also, you will need to figure out why he is constipated...diet change maybe? Is he drinking enough water? Feeding him 3-4 times a day? Are you feeding him any canned food?

Just some things to consider...

PS: You can put the pumpkin in ice cube trays and freeze it, then store it in the freezer in a freezer bag... just take out what you need to thaw before feeding it.

ancora_imparo · 07-17-2012, 06:06 AM

Our vet also recommends a 1:1 ratio of water to clear pedialyte for constipation also

Lil Sis · 07-17-2012, 06:14 AM

Sweet potato works too.. I don't know if he is too young for sweet potato -- so ask the vet first. I also am sure someone who knows will post

sdnylz · 07-17-2012, 06:40 PM

Put salmon oil on his food. It helps with the coat too

odettemayers · 07-27-2012, 10:45 PM

Try adding fiber to your dog's food. Fiber is not absorbed by the dog's digestive tract and continues on to the colon where it adds to the volume of stool. Feeding your dog a little bit of pumpkin with his food is a great way to prevent and cure constipation. Pumpkin is high in water content and a great source of fiber. You can either puree fresh pumpkin or use canned pureed pumpkin.

07-16-2012, 04:52 PM	#1
Jaam YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jackson, MS, U.S Posts: 5	Constipated dog What can I give my 12 week old baby Max for constipation?

07-16-2012, 05:08 PM	#2
lynzy420 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 7,652	Go to the baking section of your Grocery Market, buy a can of 100% pure pumpkin...unsweetened. Put a tablespoon or 2 in his food, or on a plate by itself...guarantee it will work. The good thing about pumpkin is it helps diahrea too. Amazing stuff! __________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!!

07-16-2012, 05:56 PM	#5
Jaam YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jackson, MS, U.S Posts: 5	Thanks much Thanks for your quick replies. He's not bloated. My girlfriend was reading over the phone about pumpkin. Thank You. On my way to the store

07-16-2012, 06:07 PM	#7
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Also, you will need to figure out why he is constipated...diet change maybe? Is he drinking enough water? Feeding him 3-4 times a day? Are you feeding him any canned food? Just some things to consider... PS: You can put the pumpkin in ice cube trays and freeze it, then store it in the freezer in a freezer bag... just take out what you need to thaw before feeding it. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 07-16-2012 at 06:09 PM.

07-17-2012, 06:14 AM	#9
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	Sweet potato works too.. I don't know if he is too young for sweet potato -- so ask the vet first. I also am sure someone who knows will post __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

07-17-2012, 06:06 AM	#8
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	Our vet also recommends a 1:1 ratio of water to clear pedialyte for constipation also

07-17-2012, 06:40 PM	#10
sdnylz Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woodland Park, NJ Posts: 251	Put salmon oil on his food. It helps with the coat too __________________ sdnylz and Sasha

07-27-2012, 10:45 PM	#11
odettemayers Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 12	Try adding fiber to your dog's food. Fiber is not absorbed by the dog's digestive tract and continues on to the colon where it adds to the volume of stool. Feeding your dog a little bit of pumpkin with his food is a great way to prevent and cure constipation. Pumpkin is high in water content and a great source of fiber. You can either puree fresh pumpkin or use canned pureed pumpkin.