Mary Allen
Constipation can be very painful. The first sign of this is the Chihuahua’s repeated, unsuccessful squatting without making a pile.
To prevent this and to get digestion going, a lot of exercise, sufficient fluid intake, and high-fiber food help. Unfortunately, many Chihuahuas lack physical exercise because their owners grossly underestimate the amount of exercise and may carry the four-legged friend around unnecessarily.
A walk without a poop or a day without defecating is usually not a problem as long as the Chihuahua is otherwise fit, alert, and lively.
However, if you notice other symptoms such as fever or fatigue, a trip to the vet would be advisable. This can balance the fluid balance with an infusion and may prescribe a laxative. In addition, he will find out the cause of constipation.
It could be behind:
- parasites
- too little fluid intake
- wrong diet
- bone droppings (feeding too many bones)
- insufficient exercise
- too few opportunities to loosen (the dog has to stop for a long time because it is rarely walked)
- low-fiber diet
- sluggish digestion in canine seniors
- swallowed foreign body
If your Chihuahua often suffers from constipation, the diet should be checked and changed if necessary. If drinking laziness is the problem, a drinking fountain or water additives could encourage the four-legged friend to drink.
Home remedies for constipation also help:
- cream
- milk
- butter
- linseed oil
- psyllium
- bran
However, they are only suitable for short-term use and are not a permanent solution.
