The sound of a dog constantly scratching or licking can be as irritating as nails on a chalkboard. But donât blame your pooch for these bad habits -- a skin condition is probably the culprit. Possible causes range from parasites to allergies to underlying illness.
Licorice root extract is used in alternative medicine as a laxative, a diuretic and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used to treat gastric ulcers, respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and skin conditions such as eczema and canker sores.
Examples of medicines include: 1  Polyethylene glycol 3350 (GlycoLax, MiraLax)âa type of laxative. 2  Psyllium âa bulk laxative. 3  Docusate âa stool softener.  Lactulose âa type of 1  laxative. Lubiprostone (Amitiza)âa medicine that increases fluid in stool.  Botulism injections âmay be used to treat certain types of constipation.