When digestive dysfunction results in bowel irregularities such as constipation or loose stools, injury to the pelvic floor muscles can occur because of chronic clenching or
straining during defecation (4).
It may also include infrequent stools,
straining during defecation and feelings of incomplete evacuation, these symptoms are also known as defecation dysfunction (2).
It is characterized by cloudy or even bloody discharge from the dog's penis, fever,
straining during defecation or urination, and the presence of blood in the pooch's urine, among others.
The best course of action would be to reduce the amount of
straining during defecation by giving some stool softeners and feeding a diet of wet food to keep the stool soft and easy to pass.
Not exact matches
The inverted anus occurs when
straining or excessive
defecation occurs, but usually resolves spontaneously after treatment; it is important
during treatment to keep King hydrated.