My dog hasn’t had a bowel movement in days... advice?

Seeking help
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My dog, Mace, has been eating his canned food fine but hasn’t had a bowel movement in at least 5 days. He’s a 7-year-old pit mix and doesn’t seem to be in pain or discomfort. Any tips on what I could do to help him out?

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Sounds rough! Have you tried adding pumpkin? It’s supposed to help with fiber and digestion.

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Mathew said:
Sounds rough! Have you tried adding pumpkin? It’s supposed to help with fiber and digestion.

Yeah, I actually did! Just once a day though. Do you think twice daily would work better?

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Mathew said:
Sounds rough! Have you tried adding pumpkin? It’s supposed to help with fiber and digestion.

Definitely worth a try twice a day. It’s a natural fiber boost, and it can get things moving if they’re backed up.

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Is he on a senior diet or adult? My vet suggested switching my dog to a senior formula around that age for easier digestion.

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Cooper said:
Is he on a senior diet or adult? My vet suggested switching my dog to a senior formula around that age for easier digestion.

Just adult food right now. Might look into senior options if this doesn’t clear up soon.

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If he’s still straining without results, you could try Greek yogurt. It has probiotics to help his gut!

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Jennifer said:
If he’s still straining without results, you could try Greek yogurt. It has probiotics to help his gut!

Good idea! I’ll start adding it to his meals today. Thanks!

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Have you checked if he’s actually constipated? Sometimes my dog will go in the yard, and I don’t notice right away.

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PuppyProwess said:
Have you checked if he’s actually constipated? Sometimes my dog will go in the yard, and I don’t notice right away.

Yeah, we’ve been keeping an eye on him. It’s definitely been a few days.

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PuppyProwess said:
Have you checked if he’s actually constipated? Sometimes my dog will go in the yard, and I don’t notice right away.

Got it! Maybe try some warm baths or extra walks—those can help things along too.

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If you don’t see a change, might be time to see a vet. They could do some tests to see what’s up.

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Tsu said:
If you don’t see a change, might be time to see a vet. They could do some tests to see what’s up.

Yeah, if things don’t improve, I’ll probably take him in. Thanks for the advice!