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My dog isn't pooping after deworming. Is this normal or concerning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

I gave my dog his first deworming dose last night, and he has not pooped at all today, which is not normal for him. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 2nd, 2016

I would not be concerned about it just yet. This is not atypical for the bowels to be a little irregular after deworming. Just monitor your pet for the next 24 hrs for any straining (tyring to poop but can't) or diarrhea. If that occurs then it is best to get Graham Cracker evaluated by your vet for further care. But for now it is a bit premature to make that determination that your pet needs help.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on November 22nd, 2016

    As long as he's acting normal otherwise and isn't straining to poop, I wouldn't worry that he hasn't gone since this morning - he will poop when he's ready :) Deworming can sometimes throw a puppy's normal potty schedule off a little, but this is normal. You will need to repeat the dewormer in 14 days to ensure that all life stages of the worms are killed.

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