As the father of a puppy, you may have gone through annoying situations where your dog seems too busy to poop. He may be sniffing bushes or doesn’t want to relieve himself. This can cause frustration, especially if the weather is terrible or you are late for work.
Although it is not uncommon for canines to take long before pooping, it can be a symptom of an underlying health condition or behaviour. Constipation delays the process. Your pet may also be curious about the new environment and investigating things before crouching.
If you want your dog to poop quickly, here are six practical ways to encourage him to do this.
- The Ice Cube Technique
Using ice cubes is an easy way to relieve dogs suffering from constipation. You’ll need some ice cubes and a pair of disposable gloves. Before taking your pet out:
- Hug it firmly and make it feel comfortable on your lap.
- Put on gloves and gently lift your pet’s tail, using your fingers to clear your anal path.
- Insert the ice cube slowly into your dog’s sphincter and keep it in place for about 30 seconds. Your dog will try to push his uncomfortable cube, causing a contraction.
After he pushes the ice cube, he should also take some poop.
- Feed it with canned pumpkin
Offer your dog a teaspoon of canned pumpkin for every 5 kilos of his body weight. Canned pumpkin is rich in water and fibre and will encourage your dog to go. Never feed your pet with pumpkin pie or puree filling, as both contain added sugar. Coconut oil and olive oil also work.
- The compression method
Before trying this method, get ready for an unhappy dog. Although he may love being caressed, he won’t like faeces to be forced out of his anal canal. Put on a pair of clean disposable gloves. Using your fingertips, gently but firmly press the soft tissues around your pet’s anus. Holding the tissue tightly and keeping the forefinger and thumb separated by about 2.5 cm, gently press inside, stimulating the opening of the rectum.
- Gastrointestinal food for dogs
Promote digestive health by feeding your dog with gastrointestinal feed. Prebiotics help keep intestinal bacteria healthy, while dietary fibres stimulate regular bowel movements. Your dog will love the flavour, but he will also love how comfortable his belly is.
- Stimulation squirt
Squirting water in the anus stimulates bowel movements and quickly relieves a constipated puppy. Although your pet may initially tremble with cold water, he will be happy that you helped him. Using a squirt bottle, squirt cold water in your dog’s ass. Make sure the pressure level and temperature are not jeopardising you. Repeat until your dog starts pooping.
- Switch to canned dog food
Feeding your pet canned food can help you with your cold problems. Canned dog food will add natural moisture to your puppy’s body, helping to make digestion and excretion a breeze.
Remedies to avoid
Avoid these medicines when trying to poop your dog faster:
- Feeding it with human laxatives
- Adding grains rich in fibre, such as cereals, to your diet
- Give your dog a suppository or enema
The Bottom Line
You can help your dog evacuate faster and relieve constipation pain from dietary techniques to physical stimulation methods.