Ensure fresh water is always available
Encourage regular exercise and walks
Add a small amount of canned pumpkin to food
Feed a vet-approved high-fiber diet
Offer more frequent, smaller meals
Check for and remove access to bones or foreign objects
Keep the dog calm and reduce stress
Monitor stool frequency, size, and hardness
Contact a veterinarian if constipation lasts more than 24 to 48 hours
Contact a veterinarian immediately if there is vomiting, pain, bloating, lethargy, blood, or straining without stool
Do not give human laxatives, enemas, or medications unless a veterinarian approves them