What should I do if my pet dog Husky is constipated?
Because the Husky's intestines and stomach are notoriously delicate among pet dogs, they are particularly susceptible to gastrointestinal-related diseases. Constipation in a Husky is like a common occurrence. Therefore, people who raise Huskies should know how to treat Husky constipation and be responsible for their dogs.
Husky
Common causes of constipation in Huskies:
Food contains some substances that are difficult to digest and even harmful; such as bones, hair, raw and frozen shrimps, etc.
The sudden change in the living environment caused the Husky to be unable to adapt, disrupting the regular life of the Husky, causing the Husky to have difficulty defecation and constipation
Suffering from anal abscess, anal fistula, rectal tumor, intussusception, intestinal hernia, pelvic fracture, prostatic hypertrophy and other diseases, resulting in constipation.
The main symptoms of constipation in Huskies:
Constipation in Huskies is mainly characterized by difficulty in excretion or not defecating for a long time. Huskies with constipation often bark because of pain, have difficulty excreting, or can only eliminate some hard and small particles of feces for a long time. If you touch the husky's rectum or abdomen with your hands, you can clearly feel dry and hard feces.
Treatment methods for Husky constipation:
1. Adjust your diet and prepare some soft foods and fresh vegetables. Supplement some dietary fiber for Huskies to help their intestinal peristalsis and promote defecation. (You can prepare some honey water for Huskies to help promote defecation)
2. If the Husky's constipation is severe, you can take some laxatives, such as 5-30 grams of sodium sulfate (or magnesium sulfate), 200 ml of normal water once. (When choosing these drugs, you must first consult your veterinarian and get permission before feeding your husky)
3. If the Husky’s constipation is severe, you can choose to give it an enema or surgery. Enema with 5-30 ml of warm soapy water, glycerin or liquid paraffin can be used. (Note that whether it is an enema or surgery, it should be performed in a professional pet hospital with professional veterinarians. Parents are not allowed to perform enema or surgery on Huskies without authorization)
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