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DELIA DURAN · 09-01-2006, 09:44 PM

Can anyone advise on what to give my little Charlie?? I noticed that he hasn't done the potty in 2 days

ReggiesMom · 09-02-2006, 05:20 AM

I know it is safe to give them mineral oil, but I can't advise you on the amount. Maybe someone else will see this post that knows.

Good luck...

LuvMySadie · 09-02-2006, 10:47 AM

Two things:

Check the rectal area for any kind of matting or blockage in the hair.

Call the vet. It may not just be constipation.

chachi · 09-02-2006, 10:54 AM

You can give him some olive oil or some canned pumpkin

cchu · 09-02-2006, 11:02 AM

my little one was constipated for 41/2 days. It was crazy!! I gave him plain yogurt and it worked but I heard that canned pumpkin was really good for constipation. I was making a note to buy in in the morning but he went that night.

Good luck and keep us posted.

oh--- I forgot what really worked...a bunch of people and myself on YT did a poop dance for Zoe and he pooped that night. So it was definately the dance. Thanks guys!! Wait another day and request for us to do a poo dance for your baby!!

browniesmom622 · 09-02-2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chachi

You can give him some olive oil or some canned pumpkin

Olive oil works well !

chachi · 09-02-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cchu

my little one was constipated for 41/2 days. It was crazy!! I gave him plain yogurt and it worked but I heard that canned pumpkin was really good for constipation. I was making a note to buy in in the morning but he went that night.

Good luck and keep us posted.

oh--- I forgot what really worked...a bunch of people and myself on YT did a poop dance for Zoe and he pooped that night. So it was definately the dance. Thanks guys!! Wait another day and request for us to do a poo dance for your baby!!

How funny! I remember when we did the poo dance for Zoe. Maybe thats just what she needs

DELIA DURAN · 09-02-2006, 09:40 PM

Does anyone know how much olive oil or pumpkin to give? Also, how oftern... Thanks

Lacy's Mom · 09-03-2006, 06:51 PM

Sorry, just saw your question. You can give 1 tsp. of pumpkin 2 or three times a day. If he continues to have problems I would continue giving it to him every day. It's also good for diarrhea so it shouldn't cause it.

How is Charlie today?

lindapat · 09-15-2006, 09:05 AM

I'm having many problems with my yorkie.
She will have diaherra then get cosntipated. Would you give her pumpkin every day just as a preventative? Because of this I'm having no luck at all getting her housebroke. She's 10 months old and goes out if we catch her in time to get her out, but usually we are cleaning something up once a day. any solutations to this would help us too. We've never had a yorkie and we knew when we took her we were going to have some problems but the breeder never prepared us for this.

chachi · 09-15-2006, 09:18 AM

giving her pumpkin cant hurt but what does your vet say about her having diahrea so frequently. That is not normal

Lacy's Mom · 09-15-2006, 09:18 AM

LindaPat
Yes, canned pumpkin (without the spices) is good for constipation and diarrhea, its a natural fiber and is used for regulating the digestive tract. I would give a teaspoon twice a day. If that doesn't work I would look into other possible causes although I can't think of any off hand.

Lacy's Mom · 09-16-2006, 12:25 AM

Another thought, when you say she is constipated - do you mean the poo is hard balls or do you mean she is straining to defecate? Do you think maybe she could have a partial intestinal blockage that allows only liquids to get through (the diarrhea), but then is constipated when not everything can pass? Sometimes worms can be heavy enough in the digestional tract (they multiply at an unbelievable rate) and cause partial or total blockage. What is her worming history? Any other signs of worms like dull coat, lethargy (because of anemia), pale gums? Any recent signs of coughing spells? Blood in feces? Vomiting?

tumblnstar · 09-20-2006, 01:55 PM

as a healthcare prof. i can tell you that any animal/human that is constipated has one major problem... dehydration.. your baby isnt getting enough water. try to sit down with him and give him water through a syringe. i can guarantee that with enough water his digestive system will try to regulate. also i highly recommend chiropractic. once his nervous system can work without being inhibited that tummy wont have any reason to be upset.ill be happy to answer any questions you have about it.. good luck!

doortego · 09-20-2006, 02:16 PM

The vet gave me something called Lax Aire for Little Bit because he strains a lot. You only give them just a tiny bit every other day.

09-01-2006, 09:44 PM	#1
DELIA DURAN Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 33	My Baby Is Constipated Can anyone advise on what to give my little Charlie?? I noticed that he hasn't done the potty in 2 days

09-02-2006, 05:20 AM	#2
ReggiesMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 179	I know it is safe to give them mineral oil, but I can't advise you on the amount. Maybe someone else will see this post that knows. Good luck... __________________ When you can't sleep, don't count sheep, count on the Shepherd. Reggie is Best!

09-02-2006, 10:47 AM	#3
LuvMySadie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 18	Two things: Check the rectal area for any kind of matting or blockage in the hair. Call the vet. It may not just be constipation. __________________ Natalie~ Mommy of Sadie Angel Nina Suzy & of course Anna & Alena Visit Sadie at Dogster.com

09-02-2006, 10:54 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	You can give him some olive oil or some canned pumpkin __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-02-2006, 11:02 AM	#5
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	my little one was constipated for 41/2 days. It was crazy!! I gave him plain yogurt and it worked but I heard that canned pumpkin was really good for constipation. I was making a note to buy in in the morning but he went that night. Good luck and keep us posted. oh--- I forgot what really worked...a bunch of people and myself on YT did a poop dance for Zoe and he pooped that night. So it was definately the dance. Thanks guys!! Wait another day and request for us to do a poo dance for your baby!! __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

09-02-2006, 09:40 PM	#8
DELIA DURAN Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 33	Does anyone know how much olive oil or pumpkin to give? Also, how oftern... Thanks __________________ Charlie's Mommy

09-03-2006, 06:51 PM	#9
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Sorry, just saw your question. You can give 1 tsp. of pumpkin 2 or three times a day. If he continues to have problems I would continue giving it to him every day. It's also good for diarrhea so it shouldn't cause it. How is Charlie today?

09-15-2006, 09:05 AM	#10
lindapat YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1	I'm having many problems with my yorkie. She will have diaherra then get cosntipated. Would you give her pumpkin every day just as a preventative? Because of this I'm having no luck at all getting her housebroke. She's 10 months old and goes out if we catch her in time to get her out, but usually we are cleaning something up once a day. any solutations to this would help us too. We've never had a yorkie and we knew when we took her we were going to have some problems but the breeder never prepared us for this.

09-15-2006, 09:18 AM	#11
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	giving her pumpkin cant hurt but what does your vet say about her having diahrea so frequently. That is not normal __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-16-2006, 12:25 AM	#13
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Another thought, when you say she is constipated - do you mean the poo is hard balls or do you mean she is straining to defecate? Do you think maybe she could have a partial intestinal blockage that allows only liquids to get through (the diarrhea), but then is constipated when not everything can pass? Sometimes worms can be heavy enough in the digestional tract (they multiply at an unbelievable rate) and cause partial or total blockage. What is her worming history? Any other signs of worms like dull coat, lethargy (because of anemia), pale gums? Any recent signs of coughing spells? Blood in feces? Vomiting? Last edited by Lacy's Mom; 09-16-2006 at 12:27 AM.

09-20-2006, 01:55 PM	#14
tumblnstar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 112	as a healthcare prof. i can tell you that any animal/human that is constipated has one major problem... dehydration.. your baby isnt getting enough water. try to sit down with him and give him water through a syringe. i can guarantee that with enough water his digestive system will try to regulate. also i highly recommend chiropractic. once his nervous system can work without being inhibited that tummy wont have any reason to be upset.ill be happy to answer any questions you have about it.. good luck!

09-20-2006, 02:16 PM	#15
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	The vet gave me something called Lax Aire for Little Bit because he strains a lot. You only give them just a tiny bit every other day.