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My dog had diarrhea, now no poop for days but acts normal. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years old | 9 lbs

My dog had diarrhea 3 times from early Sunday morning into Monday morning. It's Wednesday evening now and she hasn't had a bowel movement at all. She's acting like her normal self. She's urinating fine, she's eating and drinking water just fine. Not lethargic or sick looking. She's a 9 pound Pekingese/Chihuahua mix. She's 3 years old.

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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on August 2nd, 2017

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sounds pretty normal for Scout. Sorry she had the gut upset recently. It's pretty common for the elimination cycle to get disrupted when something like this happens. If everything else is fine, you should just wait and she will most likely have a bowel movement soon. If she is showing signs of sickness and straining, you would want her to see her vet. They can evaluate her and advise any tests that might be needed to get her back on track. One thing to try at home is some canned pumpkin, not pumpkin filling for pies, just canned pumpkin. Maybe 1/2 - 1 teaspoon with her meals. It's high fiber, dogs like it, and it enhances elimination. I hope she has a bowel movement soon. Also make sure that she drinks plenty of fresh water.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Published on August 11th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It isn’t unusual after diarrhea, fasting, a bland die and medications for dogs not to have a stool for 2-3 days. If Pixie is eating normal for her, isn’t straining to poop, isn’t vomiting and is acting normal the poop will come! Try a long walk or some canned pumpkin. The increased fiber can go either way so be careful. I bet she poops today or tomorrow. If not I would have her seen Monday. Good luck!

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