Constipation in Dogs
Megacolon and Obstipation
When your dog becomes so constipated that she can't eliminate without outside help -- or she is chronically constipated -- it's called obstipation.
A disorder called megacolon occurs when the dog's colon is enlarged irreversibly; it also causes chronic constipation.
For both of these conditions, enemas, manual extraction of feces or surgery can be necessary.
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http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-care-constipation.aspx
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http://drbarchas.com/constipation
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http://dogtime.com/top-10-constipation-cures.html
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http://dogtime.com/constipation-and-megacolon-vin.html
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http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2090&aid=3598
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http://www.petplace.com/dogs/constipation-in-dogs/page1.aspx
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