I took mattie to the vet for constipation and he thinks it is from what she stole and ate but could not answer my question. Mattie ate a half a bag of lemon halls cough drops and I need to know if that is what is making her sick
Veteran Advisor Angela Spar says:
February 16th, 2008 at 03:02 AM
The nain concern with ingesting cough drops is a gastrointestinal upset such as vomitting and diarrhea. The dose of menthol in the cough drops should really not be enough to be toxic.
In terms of the signs you are seeing I would have expected the opposite of constipation so it may not be related unless the wrappers have all stuck together making constipation an issue ( however its probably unlikely that this would happen)
Veteran Advisor Angela Spar says:
February 16th, 2008 at 03:02 AM
Oops sorry I was meant to write main concern not nain concern!
tonia says:
February 16th, 2008 at 03:12 AM
is there anything i give her to help her poop that is safe for dogs? she has not went poop for 2 days?
Veteran Advisor Angela Spar says:
February 16th, 2008 at 12:39 PM
You can give canned pumpkin in her food. This is a natural laxative that is easy and gentle on their tummies. Big dogs I usually suggest a big tablespoon in each meal until they poop, and small dogs a teaspoon in each meal until they poop.
Good luck
If she doesn't poop in another 24 hrs you should ask your vet as she may need an enema
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