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my small 8 yr.old dog is not able to expel her stool today.

Submitted: 433 days and 5 hours ago.
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Posted by PetVet86 433 days and 4 hours ago.

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Hello,

 

I am sorry no one has addressed your question yet.

 

Most cases of what appear to be constipation in dogs are actually cases of diarrhea or straining due to previous bouts of diarrhea. True constipation in dogs is not common, and usually the stools would have been increasingly hard and/or small over the course of several days.

 

If your dog is still uncomfortable and is straining to have a bowel movement, she should be brought in for an examination by her veterinarian tomorrow. If she has had any diarrhea -- even a small amount -- try to get a sample of it into a plastic bag and keep it refrigerated until it can be brought in to your vet.

 

If she is truly constipated, your vet will use some type of enema to help her pass stool. You will be advised about what needs to be done next by the vet.

 

I hope this helps!

 

PetVet86

433 days and 4 hours ago.

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She doesn't seem to be uncomfortable. I will wait to see if she has a bowel movement in the next 8 hours. If not, I will get in touch with her vet. She has been having normal stools up to today.

I have a different credit card number since I last used your service.

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That sounds like a good plan. I wish you luck!

 

PetVet86

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