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75 - Pumpkin for cats - pumpkin for dogs - Pumpkin for diarrhea or
constipation
If
your dog or cat is having the occasional case of constipation
or diarrhea, one of the things that might help is canned pumpkin.
Yes canned pumpkin in its pureed form (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
is a fantastic stool softener which makes it a good natural remedy
for constipation. It often helps with upset stomach or indigestion
for both cats and
dogs.
It
is very
rich
in fibre
and adding just one or two
teaspoonfuls
to your
pet's food often gets the system moving in no time. Dogs
will occasionally want to eat it directly and that's fine too.
Sometimes though, finicky cats and dogs won't touch it no matter
what
you do.
On
the opposite end of things is diarrhea. Since the dietary fibre in
canned pumpkin absorbs water, it can be a great help to a cat
or dog that has diarrhea. Some pet owners report that it firms
up their pet's loose stools or diarrhea within a few hours. Again
one to two teaspoonfuls is all that is needed.
N.B.
It should be noted that both diarrhea and constipation can both
be
very serious and require immediate veterinary care depending
on the cause. Whatever the cause, diarrhea or constipation lasting
more than 24-36 hours requires vet care. Click the following
links for more general information on diarrhea,constipation and intestinal
disorders.
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