Constipation is a disorder that can affect dogs and cats occasionally or continuously. Natural remedies can help resolve this annoying malaise. Let’s find out what they are.

>   1.  What is constipation

>   2. Symptoms of constipation in dogs and cats

>   3. Dog constipation: natural cures and remedies

>   4. Cat constipation: natural cures and remedies

>   5. Natural advice

What is constipation

The term constipation refers to the slowing of intestinal functions with the expulsion of hard, dry or large stools, without the normal daily rhythm.

Symptoms of constipation

Constipation in dogs and cats is characterized by irregular and discontinuous evacuations of stools, sometimes even very hard.

Dog constipation: natural cures and remedies

Constipation can occur in dogs in the following cases:

• if the dog does not get enough fiber with food;
• if he moves too little and is unable to get out when he feels the urge;
• due to a real intestinal atony.

In the dog it must also be borne in mind that the difficulty in emitting faeces could be determined by the enlargement of the prostate gland (in the male); in this case, however, the animal tries to defecate, gets into position and pushes, but the efforts are not effective. To cure constipation, you first need to correct your diet.

The dog’s diet must consist of foods rich in fiber , so give small pieces of apple, pear or prunes instead of the usual meals.

A diet rich in liquids and vegetables (such as carrots, courgettes, spinach) , with the addition of a little olive oil or linseed oil, stimulates the flow of bile and intestinal contraction.

Another natural remedy are psyllium seeds or mallow decoction , which have emollient properties . The administration of lactic ferments is also a valid help to combat constipation because they regenerate the intestinal flora.

Bach flowers can help with constipation: Wild rose; Crab apple; Rock rose.

Constipation in cats: natural cures and remedies

To cure cat constipation, first of all it is necessary to correct the diet. You can try to help the cat simply by switching to a diet richer in liquids and vegetables (such as carrots, courgettes, spinach), adding a little olive or linseed oil which, in addition to being foods with high nutritional value, they stimulate the flow of bile and intestinal contraction.

Another natural remedy are psyllium seeds or mallow decoction, which have emollient properties. The administration of lactic ferments represents a valid help because they regenerate the intestinal flora.

Bach flowers can help with constipation:

• Wild rose : stimulates intestinal activity ;
• Crab apple : helps eliminate toxins ;
• Rock rose : for hard and dry stools .

Natural Tips

Exercise is a great help against constipation. Even at home it is possible to stimulate some movement through various games in which to involve the animal or take long walks.