Pure pumpkin in the can (not pumpkin pie filling) helps both loose stools and constipation. You can also reduce the RMBs and up the veggies a bit, or even add liver to the meal. Back to top of page If you're just starting to BARF your dog, the diarrhea may be brought on because of the normal detox process (cleansing out the toxins and impurities) OR because you may have added one too many things too quickly. Pure pumpkin, in the can (not pumpkin pie filling), will immediately halt the diarrhea.

If you have not had a bowel movement by the end of the second day, use Power and Balance that evening before bed. The next morning, take 1 Combi/Moflora shake and continue with Renew. Extra fiber and more water should help with most constipation problems. It is important to drink lots of water during and after cleansing. Some people intuitively know they need to re-populate their intestinal tract with a more beneficial intestinal bacteria.

Wheat germ oil works nicely. It can be mixed it right into a natural raw pet food diet. Most cats and dogs love wheat germ oil. Some pet nutritionists recommend pure pumpkin in the can (not pumpkin pie filling) because it helps both loose stools and constipation. You can also increase the volume of alfalfa meal. Pumpkin may be OK for dogs but we believe you are going to have a tough time getting a cat to eat pumpkin! You can also ask your vet.

If he or she strains without passing any poo then he/she may either be constipated or in the case of females may have a bladder irritation or blockage.

Increase oral fluids, dietary fiber (fresh fruits and vegetables), and exercise (walking). You may try Citrucel, Metamucil or Fibercon. Coffee and herbal teas can also have a laxative effect and alleviate constipation. In an emergency, Ducolax suppositories or Fleet's enema may be used.

It is common to see white crumbly stools from a raw fed dog. However, if the dog seems constipated, try reducing the RMB's and raising the amount of veggies a bit. Real pumpkin will also help reduce constipation (helps loose stools as well).

Most people who experience constipation while on the GR2 Control program either are not drinking enough water, and/or are not choosing enough fiber-rich foods for mini-meals and from the "ENJOY" list. Water is critical to proper elimination. You need to drink a minimum of eight, 8-oz. glasses of water every day. See your Success Guide for tips on how to incorporate drinking more water into your daily routine. Fiber, too, is critical to proper elimination.

Elimination and digestion are two basic requirements for natural health. If the elimination organs are not functioning properly, the body soon becomes chocked with putrefying waste backing up into all the vital organs. Digestion then will be stifled, with the end result being death. For most people, this is a slow process with various waste toxins building up over the years to produce arthritis, diabetes, ulcers, hypertension, strokes, cancer and heart attacks.

My friend has HIV AIDS and I am concerned about the risks posed by my pet which is fed a natural diet. Your doctor is the best person to advise regarding the relative risks posed by animals, regardless or whether they be fed a natural or processed diet.

In order for you to make an informed decision, you need to understand some of the functions of the colon. Our internal organs including the stomach, small and large intestines operate in a moist condition. Food enters the stomach and the acids get to work breaking it down and processing it. It then begins its long journey through the intestines. Part of that process involves a great deal of squeezing action, to extract the nutrients and then discarding the residue.

According to the 1996 National Health Interview Survey, about 3 million people in the United States have frequent constipation. Those reporting constipation most often are women and adults age 65 and over. Pregnant women may have constipation, and it is a common problem following childbirth or surgery. Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, resulting in about 2 million doctor visits annually.

This is a common occurrence usually due to an increase in iron. You can pick up at the pharmacy Colace (stool softener) tablets and take one tab up to three times a day. Natural laxatives are safe to use ie. Metamucil or Nature's remedy. You may need to increase your water intake. apple a day works wonders as does the breakfast cereal Kashi-golean which has 10 gms of fiber per serving.