Bichon Frise (details)
Constipation occurs when the feces stay in the dog's intestines for too long, causing the feces to dry and harden, and under normal circumstances the dog passes too little or no feces at all.
1. Main causes of constipation in dogs
1. Unreasonable feeding of dogs: do not eat dog food, eat animal offal, meat and rice for a long time, never eat fruits or vegetables;
2. The dog is obese and does not exercise much;
3. Dogs do not like to drink water and get angry;
4. Dogs eat a lot of bones;
5. The dog suddenly came to a new place, and the environment and work and rest time were adjusted;
6. Although the dog is familiar with the environment, there are many disturbances (such as the sound of firecrackers during the New Year, or always encounter other dogs when preparing to poop);
7. The dog is getting old (dogs enter old age when they are 8 or 9 years old);
8. Dogs have joint disease.
2. Symptoms of constipation in dogs
There will be mental restlessness, increased thirst, rapid pulse, delayed defecation, often in a defecation posture, but little or no defecation, barking due to abdominal pain, not wanting to eat and sometimes vomiting, or even vomiting feces,
Third, constipation causes harm to the dog's body
1. Changes in body function
Constipation will cause the dog to suffer considerable pain, and the retention in the intestinal tract is even more troublesome. It will always release poisonous gas and toxins, which will destroy the intestinal environment, cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, and endocrine hormones will be out of balance.
Reminder: Once the metabolic cycle and speed are delayed, it will cause problems such as decreased appetite and poor sleep quality.
2. Bad temper and skin
Dogs that have been plagued by constipation for a long time usually have a bad temper, poor skin condition, unsmooth and smooth hair, frequent farts, and spots on their faces.
Reminder: For dogs who already had symptoms on their bodies, the problem of constipation has aggravated the severity of problems such as high blood pressure and coronary heart disease.
Yorkshire (details)
Fourth, avoid constipation from happening again
1. Dietary Modification
The owner should try to let the dog eat less animal offal and less meat, and don’t change the food of a certain brand fed for a long time; in addition, it is necessary to add a lot of water, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in plant fiber,
2. Pay attention to body weight
The owner should pay more attention to the changes in body shape. As long as there is a slight obesity, it is necessary to increase the amount of exercise to help increase the consumption of calories.
3. To adapt to the new environment
If you want to take the dog to travel or to a new environment, it is best to take more rest, or give comfort and communication; when the dog is defecating, do not let people disturb it, and try to keep the surrounding environment quiet.
Dog car accident fractures, lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, hind limb paralysis and other diseases will affect the normal defecation of the dog, because the joint and bone problems will inevitably cause the dog to feel pain.