Help, I think my dog is constipated :(

[helle]

I'd get him to a vet ASAP. Now that hrs breathing funny it can be a sign of bloat.



Typical symptoms often include some (but not necessarily all) of the following. Unfortunately, from the onset of the first symptoms you have very little time (sometimes minutes, sometimes hours) to get immediate medical attention for your dog. Know your dog and know when it's not acting right. Your dog may show any of the following signs:

- Attempts to vomit (usually unsuccessful); may occur every 5-20 minutes

- Doesn't act like usual self

- "Hunched up" or "roached up" appearance

- Bloated abdomen that may feel tight (like a drum)

- Pale or off-colour gums (Dark red in early stages, white or blue in later stages)

- Coughing

- Unproductive attempts to vomit

- Heavy salivating or drooling

- Whining

- Licking the air

- Looking at their side or other evidence of abdominal pain or discomfort

- Accelerated heartbeat (Heart rate increases as bloating progresses)

- Apparent weakness; unable to stand or has a spread-legged stance (Especially in advanced stage)

- Heavy or rapid panting

- May refuse to lie down or even sit down

- Drinking excessively

- Pacing