Why isn't my dog pooping or drinking much after diarrhea and vomiting?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Male | 5 years and 6 months old | 39.6 lbs
So one last question concerning no bowel for 2.5 days after diarrhea and vomiting 1x. He's not interested in drinking much is that normal as well? I've been giving him petialyte thru a sirynge and adding water to his meal :) thanks again for the first answer.
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Published on July 7th, 2017
I am happy sunny is feeling a little better. It can be normal for dogs not to defecate multiple days after diarrhea. The GI system has to build up the feces for them to defecate. IF he is eating,drinking and acting normal I would not be concerned. IF he is lethargic and still vomiting I would take him back to the vet for additional testing like blood work and x-rays. IF you are adding water into his food it is likely he will not drink additional water
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Published on April 23rd, 2018
It sounds as your pet is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti nausea injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.
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Published on October 11th, 2017
Yes generally speaking they are and that should not be a problem at all. As most of the times this gastrointestinal problems are dietary related, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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