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Caryll · #11 15-03-11, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ArchandEbs

Sorry this isn't answering your question - but not all vets are the same.

No, they're not & that's why I think you should try to find another!

If he is constipated you could try a different food (raw tripe often works wonders, as does raw liver or kidneys!).

However, tinned food doesn't usually make a dog constipated unless the food itself is very dry & full of biscuit meal. Which tinned food do you give him?

LOVEGSD · #12 15-03-11, 11:38 AM

Aww poor chap, sounds like maybe his food isn't the right one for him and I agree with the others change your vet...x

Phil76 · #13 15-03-11, 09:28 PM

Hi everyone I feed sam on winalot tinned food,vet is not helpful complaining to me I just want sam better it's a shame to see him like that when he's trying to poo

what do vets normally give for constipation?do they give tablets?

Thankyou everyone for your replies

Caryll · #14 15-03-11, 09:51 PM

They won't normally give anything for consipation unless it's severe, and then I think, it's a liquid.

Much better, however, to change his diet first to see if that works.

firesrye · #15 16-03-11, 06:02 AM

You really need to take him to the vet he is in pain the vet will either give you liquid parafin (excuse spelling) or if it is bad enough he will need an enema the longer it goes one the more chance your boy has of doing dammage to himself straining.

Stuart · #16 16-03-11, 06:37 AM

I dont think it sounds like constipation,.. but if you think it is, then fish oil or whole fish would do the job

pamella · #17 16-03-11, 06:43 AM

if it was either of our dogs i would be on the phone calling around for a vet that would assist.
they could prescibe something for you to give to calm him down i would think,he could be muzzled.
perhaps a home visit?or a different sex vet?

Bonniesmummy · #18 16-03-11, 06:55 AM

You could try buying some calm medication from pets at home or something rather than have it prescribed. I think a new vet is definitely in order and a different sex one sounds like a good idea

Good luck and let us know how you get on xxx

zetstaff · #19 16-03-11, 07:43 AM

Hello, definitely be another vet for me, our vet is fantastic + brilliant with our animals

How's your bubba, any improvement?

Phil76 · #20 17-03-11, 10:04 AM

Hi everyone,sorry i didnt answer anyone yesterday was out all day,Sam is the same at the moment so think its best to go back to vet and make sure they do something better for him this time

How about if i changed the food i gave him do think that could help?

Thanks for your help everyone