Dog not pooping & restless after anal gland surgery. Is this normal?

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My Bichon had benign masses removed around anal glands 4 days ago. He was recovering well 1st 2 days but last 2 days he's not going poop like he always has, walks frantically fast and stops, then won't walk while trembling where I have to carry him. Past 2 nights he's stood most off night frantically going back and forth. I've been giving him his Metacam once a day, tramadol 3/4 of 50 mg pill 3 times a day and placing warm compresses several times a day on incision. Vet isn't concerned. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | unneutered | 14 years and 8 months old | 18 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I am sorry Bam is having some complications. If he is truly constipated I would stop the tramadol. Tramadol can cause constipation in some dogs. Metacam is a anti inflammatory and will help with pain control. You could try to add some fiber like Metamucil to the diet to help with defecation. Hope Bam feels better

Dog not pooping & restless after anal gland surgery. Is this normal?

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