What are the symptoms when a dog is constipated?

Answer by  mpartin (1600)

Your dog's stomach will be hard and the dog will continually strain when attempting to poop but will not pass anything. The dog may be lethargic and just lay around.

Answer by  montree (354)

If you see your dog squatting for long periods of time without producing any waste, he is constipated and should be taken to the vet because he/she has a blockage.

Answer by  tess32 (40)

When a dog is constipated they will have several small bowel movements without much feces in it or they may not have any at all. If your dog looks like he is trying to pass a stool and is just in pain with nothing coming out vet care is needed.

Answer by  canadabee (932)

The most noticeable symptom, of course, is that your dog isn't producing any or enough waste. You should also be concerned if your dog has very small, hard stool. If the problem is quite acute, your dog may also whine or look uncomfortable when you push gently on his or her stomach.

Answer by  Molae06 (1467)

If you notice a dog squatting for a length of time and not passing a stool, he is likely constipated, which can be dangerous if left untreated.

Answer by  navywriter (790)

A constipated dog will strain and sometimes cry as it tries to poop. The dog might also look abit bloated, and if anything comes out it will be in tiny hard pellets. The dog will probably be lethargic and act like he doesnt feel well also. He should go to the vet.

Answer by  Nero (138)

A dog can have symptoms of constipated is when your dog is a foreign object eater. A dog will start vomiting and some feces will look like a liquid form. Always keep your dog super clean and well hydrated..

Answer by  Vanasatchy (816)

When a dog is constipated the symptoms is that usually a dog will bowel two times a day. If it does not do so we will know it. If it is left lose it will eat grass and will look tired.