Any advice please

Phil76 · #1 15-03-11, 12:18 AM

Hello everyone I'm new here,I have a german shepherd called sam and when he needs to poo he seems to be in pain because he makes moaning sounds

could this be constipation?Sam doesn't like the vets so it will be very difficult for vet to check him properly,what can I do?

Thanks for your help Phil

pamella · #2 15-03-11, 06:38 AM

how long has this gone on for,is there any blood,is he eating the same,have you changed his food?
i think i would be at the vets personally.i would call them first to explain how he is with the vet,see what they suggest.they will be used to dogs frightened of them..

Phil76 · #3 15-03-11, 07:30 AM

Hello,Don't think there is any blood and he's eating as normal,everything seems fine with him just when he needs to poo he starts making the noises

I've been to vets once about it but he wouldn't let them check him he was growling etc at the vet and vet was just complaining to me how I should have him trained not to do that

they suggested I try boiled rice, chicken or pasta,but he's still the same

arghh don't know what I can do when he wont let the vet check him properly

Thanks for replying Phil

super D · #4 15-03-11, 07:46 AM

When he does "GO" whats the poop like.
If your worried I would firstly get a muzzle so there is no risk of Sam having a pop at the vets, and secondly change vets, to one who is more sympathetic Phill xxx

Phil76 · #5 15-03-11, 07:53 AM

Hello Sarah,Sam has always done lots of poops during the day,when he does poop sometimes just small lumps come out or sometimes he squats and nothing comes out,Don't think the vet is helping by moaning at me

for saying I should control him better,theres probably loads of dogs just like sam who don't like vets

Phil xx

Caryll · #6 15-03-11, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil76

Hello Sarah,Sam has always done lots of poops during the day,when he does poop sometimes just small lumps come out or sometimes he squats and nothing comes out,Don't think the vet is helping by moaning at me

for saying I should control him better,theres probably loads of dogs just like sam who don't like vets

Phil xx

It certainly sounds as though you need to find another vet! He isn't at all helpful, is he? But to the point in hand. It sounds as though your boy is constipated, but as to the reason, that's a more difficult question to answer.

What do you feed him on? Is it tinned, dry, raw etc? Do you swap & change his food?

Phil76 · #7 15-03-11, 09:40 AM

Hello caryll,yeah vet is not helpful at all

I feed him on tinned food with some mixer,if it's constipation what is the usual treatment for this?does vet give tablets or something?

Thanks Phil

#8 15-03-11, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil76

Hello caryll,yeah vet is not helpful at all

I feed him on tinned food with some mixer,if it's constipation what is the usual treatment for this?does vet give tablets or something?

Thanks Phil

Firstly poor Sam

And find a different Vet
What is the food called?
Is he drinking plenty?

Linda

Stuart · #9 15-03-11, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil76

Hello,Don't think there is any blood and he's eating as normal,everything seems fine with him just when he needs to poo he starts making the noises

I've been to vets once about it but he wouldn't let them check him he was growling etc at the vet and vet was just complaining to me how I should have him trained not to do that

they suggested I try boiled rice, chicken or pasta,but he's still the same

arghh don't know what I can do when he wont let the vet check him properly

Thanks for replying Phil

I agree with Caryll, find another vet, no vet should act like that or give advice without examination,.. the dog growling is just another sign that there is probably something wrong, it could be that the anal glands need cleaning out,..a simple job if the vet took the time to get someone to hold the head, and examine

ArchandEbs · #10 15-03-11, 09:48 AM

Hi Phil - I would take him to another vet. When I adopted Harry he wouldn't let anyone examine him. My vet told me to bring him up and allowed me to go into the the consulting rooms with him and we fed him treats. After several visits (the vet never examined him during these visits) eventually he was able to do a full exam on him including an internal examination. I am lucky my vets are very patient.

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