Dogs with constipation will have symptoms such as difficulty defecation, dry and hard feces, loss of appetite, redness and swelling of the anus, and even prolapse. Dry and hard lumps or strips of feces can be palpated on the dog's abdomen, and bowel sounds are weakened on auscultation. Constipated stools are often in the form of stiff lumps with mucus or bright red blood. If you find that your dog has the above symptoms, you must take timely treatment measures to help your dog return to normal defecation.

1. Difficulty in defecation

After dogs become constipated, they will frequently show defecation postures, excrete a small amount of liquid mixed with blood or mucus, and frequently review their abdomen. Severe constipation dogs will also have symptoms such as abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, weakened bowel sounds, dehydration, and rapid breathing.

2. Dry and hard feces

After a dog becomes constipated, dry and hard feces can be felt by palpating the abdomen. Or if you put on gloves and put your fingers into the anus, you can obviously contact the hard feces. When you press, the dog will show pain and become sensitive and restless.

3. Loss of appetite

After a dog is constipated, feces will accumulate in the rectum, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and then symptoms of loss of appetite or even loss of appetite will occur.

4. Red and swollen anus

Since constipated dogs will continue to work hard and even rub their buttocks, careful observation can reveal that the dog’s anus will be red and edematous. symptom. In severe cases, symptoms of anal prolapse may even occur.