Pumpkin Dog Constipation

Pumpkin Dog Constipation. In constipated cats the use of warm water enemas by your veterinarian will help loosen the bowel movements so your cat can defecate. Be sure not to use pumpkin pie filling which has added sugar and spices.

Like happens in human beings this condition is painful and uncomfortable. Be sure not to use pumpkin pie filling which has added sugar and spices. Pumpkin has soluble fiber thats easy to digest so it should move things right along.

Get fresh pumpkin peel it grate it and feed it to the dog as the pumpkin will have a laxative effect.

In Natural Dog Care Bruce Fogel DVM MRCVS explains Soluble fiber slows down the digestion and absorption of food in the small intestine. Pumpkin is rich in fibers which are helpful in conditions such as diarrhea or constipation. Multiple online sources say that you should give your dog a tablespoon of pumpkin for every 10 pounds the dog weighs. Pumpkin for Diarrhea in Dogs Cooked pureed pumpkin rich in soluble fiber is commonly cited as a natural remedy for diarrhea in dogs but it should be used with caution.