What Can I Give My Dog To Relieve Constipation?
The foods you eat may cause, worsen, or relieve
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Constipation diet
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Normal poop (stool) patterns are different for everyone. Some people may have a bowel movement more than once a day while others may have one every 2 to 3 days. Normal stools should not be painful or difficult to pass.
Constipation is defined as bowel movements that are infrequent, hard or difficult to pass. Constipation may be a chronic (long-term) problem...
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