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Here are some safe home remedies for constipation in dogs that you can try: https://ehomeremedies.com/constipation-in-dogs/
The new version of Home Remedies for Constipation in Dogs is now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/XGq9S8QjPNk
Usually, when you take a constipated dog to the vet, he conducts an exam to make sure that the constipation is not caused by something serious.
Then he might recommend you’re an oral laxative or an enema if your pooch hasn’t been to the bathroom for several days. Don’t ever attempt to give your dog enema at home.
Top 10 Powerful Home Remedies for Dog Diarrhea that May Surprise You:
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if your four-legged friend has not had a
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bowel movement in more than two days or
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if he strains crouches or cries out when
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attempting to poop then he is suffering
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from constipation constipation which
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means difficult infrequent or absent
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bowel movements is a very common problem
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in dogs other telltale signs of
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constipation include dry hard stools and
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even passing mucus when trying to
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defecate there are many reasons why a
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dog suffers from constipation some
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common causes include inadequate fiber
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intake lack of exercise blocked anal
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Sachs an enlarged prostate gland obesity
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side effects of medication dehydration
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and orthopedic problems that cause pain
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during defecation constipation can also
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be due to matted hair around the anus
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from lack of grooming ingested items
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caught in the intestinal tract tumors on
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the anus or within the rectum trauma to
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the pelvis and certain neurologic
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disorders this problem can occur in any
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dog however elderly pets are more prone
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to suffer from infrequent or difficult B
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movements than the younger ones if your
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dog's constipation is not treated the
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colon can get packed with an
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uncomfortably large amount of feces
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which can cause unproductive straining
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lethargy appetite loss and vomiting
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dealing with a constipated dog can be
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hard for any pet lover the dog becomes
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very uncomfortable and excessive
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straining to defecate May Leed to Canine
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hemorrhoids this makes it even more
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important to treat a constipated dog as
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soon as possible while there are many
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medicines for constipation that your
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vets May prescribe you can also try some
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simple and easy home remedies these
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remedies will provide quick relief to
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your pet and make the bowel movements
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regular here are the top 10 home
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remedies for constipation in
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dogs one pumpkin feeding pumpkin to a
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constipated dog is an effective home
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remedy the high water and fiber content
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will do the trick and help the dog poop
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pumpkin is especially rich in soluble
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fiber which dissolves in water to form a
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viscous gel that coats and soothes
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irritated bowels most dogs love the
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taste and will usually eat it without
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any fuss you can feed either homemade
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fresh pumpkin puree or canned puree two
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or three times a day the dosages as
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follows for dogs weighing less than 15
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lb give 1 to two teaspoons for dogs
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weighing 15 to 35 lb give 1 to 2
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tablespoons for dogs weighing 35 lb or
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more give 2 to 5 tablespoons depending
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on size note do not feed your dog
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pumpkin pie filling as it contains
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sugars and spices
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two aloe vera small amounts of aloe vera
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juice can also provide Comfort to a
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constipated dog this succulent plant has
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a beneficial effect on digestive
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functioning and acts as a natural system
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cleanser it helps with easy bowel
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elimination without causing any kind of
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strain aloe vera should always be given
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in Juice form to pets mix 1/2 teaspoon
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of aloe vera juice with regular dog food
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feed it to your pet twice a day increase
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the amount to 1 tablespoon for large
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dogs note as some dogs May be allergic
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to aloe vera juice consult your vet
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before giving it to your
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dog three yogurt adding digestive
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enzymes and probiotics to your dog's
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diet in the form of yogurt is another
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great remedy for constipation yogurt can
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even help with indigestion the
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probiotics in yogurt enhance the
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multiplication of good bacteria in the
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gastrointestinal tract this in turn
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helps increase fermentation of digestive
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material so that it can be absorbed and
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passed easily through the colon the
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amount of yogurt to give your dog each
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day is as follows feed 1 to two
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teaspoons to a small dog feed 1 to 2
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tablespoons to a medium-sized dog feed 2
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to four tablespoons to a large
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dog four olive oil or coconut oil adding
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Olive or coconut oil to your dog's food
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will help with easy elimination the next
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morning these oils are considered
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lubricant laxatives thus providing quick
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relief from constipation depending upon
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the size of your pet add 1 half to 1
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tablespoon of oil to your dog regular
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food once a day the general rule of
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thumb is to give one teaspoon per 10 lbs
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of body weight note do not feed oil to
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your pet too often as it can cause
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diarrhea five Ginger and chicken broth
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feeding homemade ginger and chicken
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broth to a constipated dog can provide
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huge Comfort first of all Ginger AIDS
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digestive health and helps keep bowel
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movements regular secondly the fat in
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the chicken broth works as a laxative to
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help move things along also homemade
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broth reduces the risk of dehydration
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which can worsen the condition bring a
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pan of water to a boil add a couple of
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chicken bullan cubes add 1/4 teaspoon of
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grated Ginger cook until the cubes
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dissolve allow the broth to cool serve a
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small amount of this homemade broth to
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your dog a few times a day note always
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use boneless chicken when preparing food
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for a sick
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dog six milk if your dog is not allergic
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or sensitive to milk it can play a key
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role in treating constipation milk
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serves as a canine laxative and
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stimulates intestinal motility within
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hours offer your dog 1/4 to 1/2 cup of
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milk if your dog does not vomit
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immediately after being fed milk then
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feed it again after a few hours serve
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milk not more than twice a day note do
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not give milk in excess to your pet as
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it can led to
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diarrhea seven bran weat and oat brand
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works as a preventive measure when added
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to your dog's food regularly being high
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in fiber content it works as an
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effective laxative to keep things moving
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and support easy elimination add 1 half
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to two teaspoons of bran to your dog's
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regular food depending upon the size of
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your dog it is recommended to add bran
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to wet food because it absorbs a lot of
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water when a dog eats bran it makes him
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drink more water which is good for
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relieving
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constipation eight figs figs are also
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good for treating constipation in humans
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as well as dogs they are rich in fiber
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and also add potassium to the diet soak
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a couple of dried figs in water
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overnight the next morning grind them
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into a paste give a small amount of this
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paste to your dog once or twice daily
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for a few days note do not give figs to
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your dog in excess as it may cause
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diarrhea nine adequate hydration to
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prevent as well as treat constipation in
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dogs adequate hydration is a must in
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fact one of the most common reasons for
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constipation is inadequate water intake
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dogs that do not drink enough water tend
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to have constip patient now and then the
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colon absorbs some amount of water
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before waste is processed in the
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intestines so if your dog's water intake
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is low the stool will become hard and
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dry leading to constipation always make
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sure your dog has access to fresh water
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it's recommended to change your dog's
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water once per day also avoid a high
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grain diet as grains are not easily
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processed by a dog's digestive system if
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possible invest in a water
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fountain 10 exercise sedentary dogs are
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more prone to constipation and other
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health issues than dogs who exercise
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regularly exercise is important for your
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pet as it helps increase intestinal
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motility and promote healthy elimination
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of waste products exercise even promotes
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blood circulation for young dogs
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moderate 30 minute walks twice daily is
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considered good exercise for older dogs
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try two short walks of 15 minutes each
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day avoid long tiring walks for older
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dogs along with walking make sure to
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spend some time at home playing with
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your dog additional tips you can give
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your dog a stool softener or other
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laxative agent after Consulting your vet
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increase fiber in your pet's diet by
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feeding your dog fresh grated or boiled
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vegetables such as carrots sweet
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potatoes peas and green beans always
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consult your vet before making any
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changes to your dog's diet or
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administering medications do not give
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human laxitives to your dog it can be
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very dangerous for Animals if a dog has
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long hair that Tangles at the anus make
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sure to cut them herthe anus can make a
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dog avoid defecating allow your dog
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frequent opportunities to defecate if
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constipation is accompanied by vomiting
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consult your vet right away
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