John J. asked
My 9-year-old Yorkie Poo, Zoyee, has pooped 5 times this morning and is still straining to poop. She has been eating more frequently and sometimes eats dirt. Her stomach feels tight, and her last two poops were loose with some fluid. What should I do for her today, and is an X-ray the only way to diagnose her condition?
March 15th, 2024
Ryan G. answered
Zoyee's symptoms could indicate either constipation, a dirt impaction, or colitis (inflammation of t...
March 15th, 2024
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