Dog Health
Issues - Description of Dog Constipation
Dog Constipation is the abnormally delayed or infrequent passage
of usually dry hardened feces.
Dog Health
Problems - Symptoms of Dog Constipation
Dog Constipation is marked by the inability to pass faeces over a
period of several days and is accompanied by frequent attempts to
defecate.
Dog Health
Questions - Dogs susceptible to Dog Constipation
Most dogs suffer constipation from time to time - no particular
breed is particularly susceptible.
Dog Health
Questions - Dog Constipation Causes
Dog Constipation is usually caused by eating bones or other
indigestible matter. There are other, more fundamental causes of
dog constipation particularly if associated with alternate bouts
of diarrhoea.
Dog Health
Information - Treatment of Dog Constipation
The first aid type of treatment of canine constipation is liquid
paraffin.
Dog Health
Advice
We hope that the canine health information and dog health advice
has been of some assistance. But please remember that if you are
in doubt about your Dog's Health please consult your Canine Health
Specialist.
Online
Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
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Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems is as a reference
manual to provide useful information to dog and puppy owners. It
is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat sick dogs or as a
substitute for obtaining professional veterinary advice. Please
remember that if you are in any doubt about your Dog's Health
please consult your Canine Veterinary Specialist immediately.
