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Can you give prune juice for constipation in dogs?  Taking carafate1g with Dx:chronic renal failure, GI ulceration


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I don't think Prune Juice is good to give a dog. I did, however, find information on PetMD a website for pet health. Here is a paragraph but if you want to check it out yourself go to:

http://www.petmd.com/dog/emergency/common-emergencies/e_dg_constipation

Some dogs have a history of periodic constipation, especially as they get older. Adding a little mineral oil to the dog's meal can help in these cases. The proper dosage for a dog is 1 tsp for every 11 lbs (5kg). However, you should never administer the oil orally; if it ends up in the lungs, which can occur easily, it can cause pneumonia. Your veterinarian may also recommend stool softeners as well as fiber supplementation to assist in the intestinal transit.