{"id":12745,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:47","slug":"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my dog eats a laxative?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_laxative\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats a laxative?\">What happens if my dog eats a laxative?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#Do_laxatives_harm_dogs\" title=\"Do laxatives harm dogs?\">Do laxatives harm dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_stool_softener\" title=\"What happens if dog eats stool softener?\">What happens if dog eats stool softener?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#Will_a_laxative_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Will a laxative hurt a dog?\">Will a laxative hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_laxatives\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats laxatives?\">What happens if a dog eats laxatives?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#Can_laxatives_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Can laxatives hurt my dog?\">Can laxatives hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#What_laxatives_are_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"What laxatives are safe for dogs?\">What laxatives are safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#How_long_does_laxative_take_to_work_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does laxative take to work in dogs?\">How long does laxative take to work in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_accidentally_eats_a_laxative\" title=\"What happens if a dog accidentally eats a laxative?\">What happens if a dog accidentally eats a laxative?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#How_much_stool_softener_can_you_give_to_a_dog\" title=\"How much stool softener can you give to a dog?\">How much stool softener can you give to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_an_adult_stool_softener\" title=\"Can I give my dog an adult stool softener?\">Can I give my dog an adult stool softener?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#What_laxative_is_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"What laxative is safe for dogs?\">What laxative is safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#How_much_laxative_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much laxative can I give my dog?\">How much laxative can I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-laxative\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_laxative_for_blockage\" title=\"Can I give my dog laxative for blockage?\">Can I give my dog laxative for blockage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_laxative\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats a laxative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As far as the laxative itself, this will probably <b>cause diarrhea but would not be expected to cause any serious toxicity issues. The safest bet would be to have your dog seen by a vet right away, but if this isn&#8217;t possible, you will need to monitor her closely for the next 24-48 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_laxatives_harm_dogs\"><\/span>Do laxatives harm dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laxatives. Laxatives or stool softeners should only be prescribed by the vet. <b>Never give a dog human laxatives, which will be far too strong for them and risk creating complications. Dog constipation can affect many dogs, but can be managed by appropriate treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_stool_softener\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats stool softener?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Side Effects Of Docusate Sodium For Dogs If you suspect your dog took too much of the medication and might be suffering from an overdose, then you must <b>contact your vet or an emergency vet right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_laxative_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Will a laxative hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are laxatives specifically labeled for dogs, you should NEVER give your dog human laxatives without first consulting your vet. <b>Laxatives labeled for humans can cause severe symptoms when given to dogs, leading to serious or even fatal complications<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_laxatives\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats laxatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As far as the laxative itself, <b>this will probably cause diarrhea but would not be expected to cause any serious toxicity issues. The safest bet would be to have your dog seen by a vet right away, but if this isn&#8217;t possible, you will need to monitor her closely for the next 24-48 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_laxatives_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Can laxatives hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do NOT give your constipated dog a laxative without first speaking to your veterinarian. <b>Many are not safe for dogs, particularly if used under the wrong circumstances. Also, never give your dog liquid mineral oil to help with constipation. This product can cause severe pneumonia if inhaled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_laxatives_are_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What laxatives are safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Miralax is a laxative that can primarily treat constipation in dogs. It&#8217;s actually the brand name of a medicine also known by the generic name <b>polyethylene glycol 3350. The medication works on a short-term basis by helping the dog&#8217;s stools retain more water, which in turn makes them easier to pass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_laxative_take_to_work_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does laxative take to work in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1 to 2 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_accidentally_eats_a_laxative\"><\/span>What happens if a dog accidentally eats a laxative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As far as the laxative itself, <b>this will probably cause diarrhea but would not be expected to cause any serious toxicity issues. The safest bet would be to have your dog seen by a vet right away, but if this isn&#8217;t possible, you will need to monitor her closely for the next 24-48 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_stool_softener_can_you_give_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How much stool softener can you give to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The proper dosage for a dog is <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_an_adult_stool_softener\"><\/span>Can I give my dog an adult stool softener?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are laxatives specifically labeled for dogs, <b>you should NEVER give your dog human laxatives without first consulting your vet. Laxatives labeled for humans can cause severe symptoms when given to dogs, leading to serious or even fatal complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_laxative_is_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What laxative is safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, <b>Dulcolaxxae and the active ingredient of bisacodyl is safe for your dog for the occasional moments of constipation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_laxative_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much laxative can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, vets prescribe 1\/8 to 1\/4 teaspoon for small dogs, 1\/4 to 1\/2 teaspoon for medium dogs, and 1\/2 to 3\/4 teaspoon for large dogs. Dogs should take these doses once every twelve hours, so twice per day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_laxative_for_blockage\"><\/span>Can I give my dog laxative for blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Constipation The best answer is to consult your vet first. <b>Adding Miralax to their food is one option. Dogs can ingest Miralax even though it is not a dog laxative. Miralax works best for dogs who ingested something like corn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if my dog eats a laxative?Do laxatives harm dogs?What happens if dog eats stool softener?Will a laxative hurt a dog?What happens if a dog eats laxatives?Can laxatives hurt my dog?What laxatives are safe for dogs?How long does laxative take to work in dogs?What happens if a dog accidentally eats a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12745"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12745"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12745\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}