Slight constipation; what should I give her?

[crow_noir]

cyber-sibes and lizbud gave all the suggestions that i was going to give. Only thing i can add is that for a smaller dog you'd want to adjust the amount of water added to the food accordingly. (I'd estimate 1/4 to 1/3 water to the amount of food.)

Lacey has been with us 2 weeks. I think that is enough time for her to have adjusted to the food I feed. {Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul.}

She has been slightly constipated ever since she arrived. She has a time "going," and her poops are beyond firm, almost hard.

Is there anything I can give her to help loosen things up for her? I'm thinking a natural supplement, something I can add to her food maybe, rather than a pill.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[anna_66]

My book Prevention's Symptom Solver for Dogs and Cats has a few remedies:
1)Give a little bit of Metamucil (small dogs 1/2 tsp 2x's/day until they return to normal stool passing)
2)Exercise (go for two 15 min. walks/day)
3)Add 2-3 tsp of bran flakes to food once a day until constipation ends.
4)Give 1/8 cup of milk/day until constipation ends.

With my RB Angus the milk and a nice brisk walk almost always worked.

Good Luck!