Constipation is a very painful thing. When a dog is constipated, it doesn’t know how to express it and can only rely on its owner to detect it. Some owners may not be so attentive and only notice problems when their dogs have been constipated for a long time. Here we will teach you how to determine whether your dog is constipated and how to improve the symptoms of constipation.

The most obvious sign of constipation in dogs is a sudden decrease in the number of bowel movements or a longer interval between defecations. In addition, there is also a situation where although the frequency of defecation is the same, it is difficult to defecate, and most of the dog's feces are abnormally dry and hard. Usually, dog constipation is accompanied by a decrease in appetite and appetite. The abdomen is always bloated, like a small balloon. In severe cases, there may be spasm of the hind limbs.

After an average dog eats, it will be digested, absorbed and finally excreted from the body. The entire process lasts about one to two days, and the defecation interval is usually between 8 and 28 hours. These are normal dog defecation intervals. . If your dog does not defecate for more than 48 hours in a row, it is considered a constipation problem. Constipation in dogs is related to their defecation habits, diet structure and lifestyle. Some dogs are used to defecating once every two days, and they do not experience any discomfort when defecating. Their feces are normally moist and there are no abnormalities. In this case, owners do not have to worry about defecating every day.

For dogs with constipation problems, owners should try to let the dogs eat less animal offal and meat. Do not feed only a certain brand of food for a long time. They should also add a lot of water, which can be combined with the help of probiotics. Gastrointestinal digestion. Eat more fruits and vegetables rich in plant fiber, and sometimes some grass. And owners should pay more attention to the changes in the dog's body. As long as they are slightly obese, they should increase the amount of exercise to help increase calorie consumption.

In addition, give your dog less bones from livestock such as pigs and sheep, otherwise the feces will be dry and difficult to defecate. If some dogs have a more sensitive personality, changes in their living environment may also cause them to become constipated. Therefore, if you are taking your dog to travel or to a new environment, it is best to rest more, or provide comfort and communication; when your dog relieves itself, do not disturb it and try to keep the surrounding environment as quiet as possible.