Natural Laxatives for Dogs Just like us dogs also fall ill and as a matter of fact their illnesses to a certain extent similar to us. We must understand that the sensitivity of your pet is not much different from that of an infant to the drugs. So the best way is to stay with the naturally existing laxatives for them.
An unbalanced diet is usually the most common cause of constipation in dogs. Lack of fiber causes a buildup of drying feces which becomes lodged in the intestines. The most palpable cure in this situation is therefore increasing the fiber intake in your dog's diet. This can be achieved simply by adding a teaspoon of bran or some other high fiber food to your dog's regular meal. This also indicated that you need to reconsider what you are feeding to your dog, as it is not fulfilling your dog's dietary needs. The next most important factor is to ensure a fresh supply of water in large quantity be made available to your dog, as reduced hydration is the biggest cause of constipation in your canine companion. The best laxative that can naturally be given to your dog is a good and healthy dose of exercise as a routine. If your pet is not getting enough exercise then chances are that he will suffer from constipation. Be sure to take out your companion for a few hours in a park for exercise. This will definitely change how thing move around, especially your pet's bowels. A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright lights of your friendship. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
