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How should I treat constipation in our Lab. She accidentally ate a cooked rib bone several days ago.

Submitted: 1174 days and 3 hours ago.

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Posted by Traci 1174 days and 3 hours ago.

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Hello,

Just a couple quick questions -

How long has it been since she had a bowel movement?

Is she eating and drinking ok?

Any vomiting?

How is her activity level?

1174 days and 3 hours ago.

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Reply to Traci's Post: A very small one yesterday, eating normally, straining when attempting to have a movement, and a bit more "sad" that she usually would be if she were depressed or ill.

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Hello again,

I wonder, with the symptoms you describe if piece of that bone has lodged somewhere within her GI tract. Especially with the straining and depression. I think your best bet is to have the Veterinarian take a look at her. He can palpate along her GI tract and if he feels anything out of the ordinary he may want x-rays. Otherwise, he can prescribe something safe for the constipation if that's what he feels it is. If it isn't feasible to see him today, I'd call tomorrow morning for an appointment. It's definitely better to be safe than sorry.

In the meantime, you might try a little canned pumpkin to see if that helps get things moving a little easier.

Please let me know how she is doing. If you have any questions plese don't hestitate to contact me. I'll do what I can to help you and your girl.

Take care,
Traci

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