Symbolic proportion is when you use another item to explain what something is to someone. For example, you might tell someone an old Nintendo game looked like an 8-track tape.
Mineral oil is used to treat constipation. It is known as a lubricant laxative. It works by keeping water in the stool and intestines. This helps to soften the stool and also makes it easier for stool to pass through the intestines.
Dog Constipation Treatment. If your dog is mildly constipated, you can ease his symptoms at home. Mineral oil is an effective treatment for constipation but should be used cautiously because it can, over time, deplete vitamin A. Do not use mineral oil for more than one week. Mix this tasteless oil with a small amount of food at a rate of 0.5 mL/kg of body weight.