I have two pups, 4 months old from the same litter. One has exposed hemorrhoids the other only comes out when she defecates. I've changed food and now feeding them soft food opposed to dry puppy chow. Due to the fact that 2 of the 4 littermates are affected, I'm thinking it's in the food, maybe, maybe not. My next move is the Vet. Does anyone have any suggestions or maybe you've seen this before? Thanks in advance
BJK
hemorrhoids
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I've not seen hemorrhoids in dogs before, but heck, never say never!
I do remember when our guys were pups their butts would stick out when they had to have a bowel movement. It was our signal to get them outside. FAST.
I'm a fan of the dry food over canned. Canned isn't as nutrient dense, it costs more, and over time can lead to picky eating. (they will expect it)
If they are having problems passing stools, you can add a teaspoon of metamucil to some dry food moistened with warm water at feeding times. (just long enough to "get em regular")
Have they been checked for parasites? Whipworm infestations can make the colon poke out the anus a bit, and occasionally the dogs will have bloody and/or mucousy stools. But with all parasites, sometimes the dogs won't show symptoms.
I'm a fan of not overmedicating, and I believe in only treating for what you NEED to treat for. A fecal sample taken to the vet is a lot cheaper than an office visit, but if they are in pain I'd take them to the vet.
I do remember when our guys were pups their butts would stick out when they had to have a bowel movement. It was our signal to get them outside. FAST.
I'm a fan of the dry food over canned. Canned isn't as nutrient dense, it costs more, and over time can lead to picky eating. (they will expect it)
If they are having problems passing stools, you can add a teaspoon of metamucil to some dry food moistened with warm water at feeding times. (just long enough to "get em regular")
Have they been checked for parasites? Whipworm infestations can make the colon poke out the anus a bit, and occasionally the dogs will have bloody and/or mucousy stools. But with all parasites, sometimes the dogs won't show symptoms.
I'm a fan of not overmedicating, and I believe in only treating for what you NEED to treat for. A fecal sample taken to the vet is a lot cheaper than an office visit, but if they are in pain I'd take them to the vet.