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I have a pet raccoon, 4 yrs old, and he's ...


Sent to Pet Experts May 24, 2006 7:48 p.m.

I have a pet raccoon, 4 yrs old, and he's constipated. What can I do to help him?

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Age: 4; Male; Breed: Raccoon

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offering him peaches, which he ate last night, and creamy Yop (don't have regular cream). Usually the peaches work well, but not this time.
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May 24, 2006 8:00 p.m. (12 minutes and 12 seconds later)
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You can offer your boy 2 tablespoons of canned pumpkin to help relieve constipation. This is a natural fiber that will work quickly if he is constipated. If it does not work, please see your veterinarian with him incase of a more serious problem. Most of the time, animals will eat this right off the spoon, but you can mix it into his food if you wish. To keep him regular, you can add 1 or 2 teaspoons to his food daily :) Good luck and, I must say, what a neat pet :) Good luck and give him a pet from me :)

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