May 23, 2011

My litter is 7 weeks old and the cry when the defecate. Is this normal?

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Hi--love your site. I have a litter of boxer puppies 7 weeks old and doing great. They are paper trained and looking good. One thing concerns me, it seems like a couple of them cry when they defecate...is that normal? They have a vet appointment in 5 days for their litter certification.

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Thanks,
Molly
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
Usually when puppies cry like that it's because they may be constipated. Try adding some canned pumpkin (not pie filling, 100% pure pumpkin) to their food. It doesn't take much, maybe a tablespoon full per pup.

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