Dog Constipation Relief: Natural Remedies, Causes, and When to See a Vet
Your dog squats repeatedly, straining to defecate with little or no result—or passes small, hard, dry pellets that clearly cause discomfort. This is constipation: infrequent, difficult, or painful bowel movements caused by stool becoming too dry, hard, or obstructed in the colon. While occasional mild constipation is common and usually resolves with home remedies (pumpkin, hydration, exercise), persistent constipation (>48-72 hours) or constipation with vomiting, lethargy, or abdominal pain signals serious obstruction or megacolon requiring emergency veterinary care.