Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-06-01 Thread donna norden
Thank you for that advice . Donna - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 6:11 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation I once worked with a Veterinarian who used to tell the clients to feed cheerios to a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-06-01 Thread donna norden
Good idea Barbara Donna - Original Message - From: Barbara Littlefield To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation Pumpkin is great for diarrhea also (not sure why it works both ways but it does). Since it

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-06-01 Thread Jeannine
Camille, Mine have Cheerios and goat milk every morning. Jeannine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I once worked with a Veterinarian who used to tell the clients to feed cheerios to a constipated dog. This is also supposed to help if they need their anal glands expressed often. I honestly ca

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-06-01 Thread Barbara Littlefield
bject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation I have also used a little olive oil in some food when I was out of the canned pumpkin. The olive oil helped really well. Cindy On 5/31/07, Jeannine < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- Cindy my

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-06-01 Thread YOUNG0029
I once worked with a Veterinarian who used to tell the clients to feed cheerios to a constipated dog. This is also supposed to help if they need their anal glands expressed often. I honestly can't say that I've used it myself, but I was told it works. ~Camille

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-05-31 Thread Cindy Sparks
– em J -- *From:* Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Jeannine *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:54 PM *To:* Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation A little milk, whole milk or skim either one I suppose is okay. That should help. Je

RE: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-05-31 Thread e Bloise
100% pure puréed pumpkin is great for that. They love it, start out with 1 tablespoon. – em :-) _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeannine Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:54 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-05-31 Thread Cindy Sparks
I have also used a little olive oil in some food when I was out of the canned pumpkin. The olive oil helped really well. Cindy On 5/31/07, Jeannine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A little milk, whole milk or skim either one I suppose is okay. That should help. Jeannine *Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-05-31 Thread Jeannine
A little milk, whole milk or skim either one I suppose is okay. That should help. Jeannine Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a 4 year old Chihuahua Name Poppa & I think he has Constipation because may not be able to poop as of this evening. Before I contact the vet, does anybody have

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation

2007-05-31 Thread marsha
try giving her some canned pumpkinlook for some that is more natural...ei not as much sugar, preservatives, ectbut basically most vets will give pumpkin to treat mild constipation (as well as other things). If this continues to be an ongoing problem though, you will need to find out WHY

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation problems

2006-08-18 Thread Anne
My Chiclet had occasional constipation because of the prescription food she eats.  I started giving her a spoonful of plain canned pumpkin every night (not pumpkin pie filling, just the plain pumpkin) with about half the contents of an acidophilus capsule sprinkled over it.  That took care

Re: [Chihuahuas] Constipation problems

2006-08-18 Thread Betty Stewart
I know this might be a little gross, but Little Man has had a constipation problem for almost a week now. I've given his Fleet and rice but he still doesn't seem to be going like he should. Should I be worried? He's my brothers dog but I'm just not use to such a small dog. ThanksBrenda