11/09/2026
🐾💩 LET’S TALK ABOUT P**P! (Yes, really!) 💩🐾
Did you know constipation can become a serious medical concern for your pet? 🩺
Take a look at this X-ray! 👀 What you’re seeing is a significant amount of backed-up stool in the colon. That’s a LOT of p**p with nowhere to go! 😳
While constipation may seem like a minor inconvenience, severe cases can cause significant discomfort, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and even lead to a condition called obstipation, where your pet is unable to pass stool normally.
🚨 Signs your pet may be constipated:
🐾 Straining or struggling to p**p
🐾 Passing small, hard, dry stools
🐾 Decreased appetite or vomiting
🐾 A bloated or uncomfortable belly
🐾 Going longer than normal without a bowel movement
💡 Fun fact: Severe or recurring constipation can cause the colon to become stretched and weakened, making it even harder for your pet to have normal bowel movements.
❤️ At Village Animal Hospital, we believe what comes OUT is just as important as what goes IN!
If your furry friend is having trouble going potty, don’t wait until a little problem becomes a BIG one. Our team is here to help keep those tails wagging and those bowels moving! 🐶🐱
