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My 9-week puppy just ate. When should I expect her to pee or poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 10 days old | 5 lbs

I just got a 9 week old black lab puppy. Ive had her for 3 hours. She has had food and water. When should i expect a urine break or poo break?

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 20th, 2017

She should go anytime now really, urine more often than poo. She may be holding it in with all tge excitement. Don't worry too much, she should urinate soon if you let her down on the ground. You would expect her to poo a couple of times in the day.

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