Guest Downtownhoundz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 First of all, Bunny does get canned pumpkin and milk along with three squirts of salmon oil. He is so gosh darn picky with his food that it's hard to find something that he likes.He's starting to get backed up frequently and yesterday was awful! He tried and tried and whined all day to poop but only passed a few little poops. I gave him stool softener and he leaked all night, which was no fun cause he sleeps with me and I couldn't go to sleep for cleaning his behind. He finally went this morning , but I am at a loss as to why he gets constipated and what I can feed this dog! Forget about exercise, he spots someone a mile away and will pull to go back home. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 What is he eating? Has he always had this problem? Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 What is he eating? Has he always had this problem? Off an on he gets like this, he's eating Iams in the Green bag...he hates it! He;s almost out so I'll have to find something else. His brother, Benjamin Thomas had a genetic defect in that he had two surgeries to correct bowel movement but had no muscle tone. That immediately flashes through my mind with Bunny, I can't lose him, he's my velcro boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wow, quite the opposite problem from what we usually see on F&D! Have you ruled out anything medical-related (tumor, enlarged prostate, rectal abscess, anal glands, back/tail problems)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wow, quite the opposite problem from what we usually see on F&D! Have you ruled out anything medical-related (tumor, enlarged prostate, rectal abscess, anal glands, back/tail problems)? Nothing going on there...the vet recently "cleaned him out". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'd usually say more fiber, but if you're already feeding green bag and giving pumpkin, I don't know what else you could do. A friend of mine switched to raw because her grey had megacolon. I wonder if that could be a possibility? What does your vet say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Did he have the problem when he first came home? What was he eating then? Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Did he have the problem when he first came home? What was he eating then? No, I have noticed as he gets older...he'll be 8 on the 23rd of this month, he is having more and more trouble pooping. I'll ask my vet about megacolon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanesmom Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Does he drink enough water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I would cut back on the fibre. Beet pulp and pumpkin is quite a lot. What happens if you just feed the kibble with fish oil and no pumpkin? You may want to try that. If that doesn't work, I would personally try looking into some different food options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2greys2cats Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) First of all, Bunny does get canned pumpkin and milk along with three squirts of salmon oil. He is so gosh darn picky with his food that it's hard to find something that he likes.He's starting to get backed up frequently and yesterday was awful! He tried and tried and whined all day to poop but only passed a few little poops. I gave him stool softener and he leaked all night, which was no fun cause he sleeps with me and I couldn't go to sleep for cleaning his behind. He finally went this morning , but I am at a loss as to why he gets constipated and what I can feed this dog! Forget about exercise, he spots someone a mile away and will pull to go back home.Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Sometimes canned pumpkin can be too much fiber and can constipate. Have you tried stopping the pumpkin and milk? Edited to add: does anyone know where I can buy dried beet pulp? Edited January 16, 2013 by 2greys2cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Edited to add: does anyone know where I can buy dried beet pulp? It's usually used as a supplement for equine. Usually a feed store, or a place like Tractor Supply or Agway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 It would be worth talking to your vet and/or consulting with OSU. I'm wondering if a different fiber source (metamucil?) might keep his stool soft enough to pass, so that you get comfort without leakage. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 My guys are raw fed, and Nixon sometimes gets a bit 'bunged up' due to the amount of bone. I sprinkle a teaspoon of Metamucil on his breakfast. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 It would be worth talking to your vet and/or consulting with OSU. I'm wondering if a different fiber source (metamucil?) might keep his stool soft enough to pass, so that you get comfort without leakage. Didn't think about consulting OSU, thanks for that idea...do you by any chance have an email addy for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The consultation service is here: https://greyhound.osu.edu/consultationservice/ . There's a fee now for non-members . Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The consultation service is here: https://greyhound.osu.edu/consultationservice/ . There's a fee now for non-members . If you have multiple greyhounds its worth it to pay for a membership. That is what I did when I needed to consult with them about Beanie's lymphoma. Really even if you have only one that is starting to have health concerns 2 consultations would pay for the membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I bought a small bag of Chef Michael chicken and added half a can of dog food along with salmon oil....he wolfed it down like nobody's business, so now the waiting game starts! I'll try the metamucil though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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