Showing posts with label Constipation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Constipation. Show all posts

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Constipation Problem

Help your Pekingese dog with Constipation

When your Pekingese dog has to forcefully defecate, it is understood that the dog is suffering from constipation. From the colon, the feces find it extremely difficult to evacuate and bowel movements become infrequent. This lead to a condition called constipation in dogs. When certain medications are administered or there is indiscretion in the diet, constipation is caused. Just as humans suffer from constipation in the same way, this symptoms are seen in Pekingese dogs. This disorder causes lots of discomfort. It can be treated only by effective and quick treatment.

Constipation Symptoms:Symptoms include putting in a lot of strain to defecate which is nonproductive. If at all the dog defecates, the fecal matter is hard and small. Defecation is very painful resulting to swelling, soreness and redness around the anal area. Since for defecating attempts are made repeatedly, mucus or liquid in small amounts is also discharged in Pekingese dogs. Depression, loss of weight, vomiting, lethargy, scooting, appetite loss, discomfort and bloating of the abdomen are some of the symptoms experienced. If in case the constipation is mild then it gets resolved on its own. Immediate treatment is needed in severe forms of digestive disease.