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    My Dog Tried To Make A Bowel Movement, But Nothing Came Out. What Can I Do To Help Him Out?

    He is sensitive from about halfway down his back to his tail and won't let me touch him. He wants to go out, but then he runs in a circle and lays down, which he never does. As soon as he begs to come in, he wants to go right back out. He is not squatting or trying to go, just circling with his tail tucked tightly under his butt. I know he has to go. What can I do to help him? Castor Oil? Massage? I tried a rectal thermometer with Vaseline, but that hasn't helped.

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    AnnFalkDVM

    I am concerned that your dog is experiencing back pain.  If your dog is not posturing to defecate then it is probably not constipation or diarrhea.  Diarrhea is much more common in dogs and can look like constipation--dogs will attempt to defecate with an increased frequency and produce to feces.  This is due to the inflammation of the intestines.  Constipation and diarrhea typically does not cause pain along the back.  Have your dog examined by a veterinarian to determine if your dog is having back or abdominal pain and then treat it appropriately.

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      Booboo24

      This may sound nasty, but I have had to do it before. Make a solution of 1 cup of water and a couple drops of dish washing liquid. Then you will need a syringe WITHOUT A NEEDLE (you can get one at any drug store) and you will have to try to get the solution to go into his booty hole. If after 2 hours he still does not go to the bathroom, then you will need to bring him to the vet. I hope your dog gets better and good luck.

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