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My Pomeranian is constipated. Can flax seeds help him poop regularly?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Spitz | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 7 lbs

Can i feed my Pomeranian ground organic flex seeds, he eats balance dog food with raw carrors and zucchini. But he poops only once in 2 days. His poop is formed and normal. Will flex seeds help him to be regular and if it will how much should i give him. He is 7.5 pounds. He doesn’t like pumpkin Thank you.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 19, 2018

Yes, you can feed him small amounts of ground flax, however, realize, that some dogs don't necessarily poop every day, especially if they eat high quality low residue food. If his poop is well formed, not hard as a rock, and your dog is happy, healthy, eating and drinking, then there is no need to feed extra fiber.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Yes you can but this won't help much with the constipation which, if lasts no more than two days can usually be resolved at home with increased fiber and hydration. Canned pumpkin (not pie filling, just the straight-up pumpkin) or liquid paraffin can be used, and should work straight away in the following 8 hours from administration. DO NOT TRY to give an enema as it could be dangerous and cause electrolyte imbalances and colon perforation.
If constipation lasts more than 24 hours from administration of those or 48 hours in general, a check up at your local vet is required.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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